For each segment of the weekend, we will have a registration table with some friendly volunteers who will be available to help you get situated and connected. If this is your first Anselm event, we would especially like to know and hope you will let our volunteers know. If you are interested in getting more involved, we would love to connect with you further. We will have a sign up sheet where you can fill out your email, and an Anselm staff person will follow up with you.

Unlike some past events, we will be checking tickets for this event. Please bring a copy of your tickets with you and be sure to check in with the greeters. 

How to reach the Anselm staff:

• By email (better before Sept 19): events@anselmsociety.org

• By text (better Sept 19-20): message us on Facebook

How to reach other guests:

• Join the group chat on Signal!

Holy Trinity (Friday night) has a large parking lot.

Saturday: Easy street parking is available all around the block around the Peel House. There are a couple handicap spots available as well at the back of the building. There is an elevator in the building if needed. 

• Friday night is more of an after-dinner event, but will include drinks (including alcoholic options) and munchies. Please bring something to share if you can!

• Coffee, tea, and water will be available all day Saturday, along with all the coffee/tea fixings including non-dairy creamer.

• Saturday morning we’ll also provide some pastries—if you want a heavier breakfast, there are some fantastic restaurants within a mile or two.

• Saturday lunch will be on-your-own meetups at local restaurants—including some excellent “second breakfast” options!

• Saturday dinner is provided as part of the pub night affair.

For more specific questions about food allergies, see below.

We take hospitality very seriously, including doing our best to make sure everyone gets to feast!

We typically mark food that has gluten, dairy, and nuts so it’s easy to avoid, and provide options for those diets as well as vegetarian options. The signup form includes a place to let us know your more specific needs—we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

For the times when we’re eating out, local restaurants (and for that matter grocery stores) are exceptionally good with all your typical special diets, and we’re happy to make recommendations based on your specific situation.

Thanks to a generous donor, we do have scholarship funds available and we would be happy to discuss this with you. Email us at events@anselmsociety.org to discuss your needs. We don’t want money to be the reason you don’t come!

The main facility (the Peel House) is ADA-compliant, with all floors accessible by elevator. One or two of the Friday afternoon activities, like hiking, are of course “for those interested and able”—but there will always be options for you! If you have specific concerns, email us and we’d love to help.

• Friday afternoon: if there’s enough interest, we might coordinate some activities; otherwise, enjoy local attractions! (We’ll post some suggestions closer to the event date.)

• Sunday morning:

  • Worship with Anselm families: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, International Anglican Church, Holy Theophany Orthodox Church

  • Other recommended options: Village Seven Presbyterian, Woodmen Valley Chapel Downtown (non-denominational), Corpus Christi Catholic Church

  • And after that…second breakfast anyone???

We will refund tickets up to one week before the event. After that, you’re welcome to contact us here https://www.anselmsociety.org/contact to let us know you can’t make it, so we can let someone in off the waitlist to take your spot.

Start here.

Welcome! We're absolutely delighted you're joining us. As a first-timer, you'll receive a special welcome at registration and we'll make sure you're connected with some of our longtime community members who love meeting new folks. Don't worry about knowing anyone—our whole community started as strangers who discovered we weren't alone in loving the things we love. You'll leave with new friends and a much clearer sense of what Anselm is all about.

We feel you! This is a wonderful problem to have. Here's our suggestion: read through all the descriptions and pick the one that makes you think "I never would have thought about it that way" or "I've been wondering about that exact thing." Both workshop rounds will be recorded and provided to attendees afterward for free, so you'll be able to access the content from sessions you missed. The magic happens in the discussion and connection, so go where your curiosity is strongest.

Think "delightfully comfortable." We want you to feel both at ease and celebration-ready. For Saturday morning workshops, casual comfortable clothes work perfectly. For Saturday evening's pub night, many folks like to dress up a bit—think "dinner party with friends" rather than "job interview." Layers are wise since Colorado weather can be unpredictable, and comfortable shoes are recommended if you're planning to join any of the afternoon hiking activities.

First, take a deep breath—you're in exactly the right place! About half our attendees are meeting most people for the first time. We've specifically designed the weekend with built-in connection points: mixed seating at meals, discussion-based workshops, and afternoon activities where conversation flows naturally. If you want, just tap an Anselm team member (we have nametags) and our hospitality team will introduce you to people with similar interests, and we've found that asking "What drew you to this workshop?" or "Is this your first Anselm event too?" are magic conversation starters.

Of course! All our spaces are designed for easy, quiet movement. Need air? Feeling overwhelmed? Want some quiet time? Just step out whenever you need to. In fact, in addition to the lovely grounds of First Lutheran Church, we’ll have a Quiet Lounge specifically available all of Saturday for people to get a moment to themselves!

We'll organize small groups (4-6 people) mixing newcomers with established community members, and provide restaurant recommendations with directions. Many groups naturally form around shared interests from the morning workshops. If you have dietary restrictions or strong preferences, just let us know and we'll make sure you're in a group heading somewhere that works for you. Local Anselm members are happy to offer rides to out-of-town guests.

Life happens! If you need to miss a session, just let us know so we don't worry about you. For the morning workshops, we'll be recording sessions and can share those with you afterward. For the evening events, we know you'll be missed but the community will fill you in on the highlights. The most important thing is that you're able to attend what works for your schedule and circumstances.

Address: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 13990 Gleneagle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Food: Friday evening will be a festive night with Lord of the Rings trivia, games, and, of course, snacks! This will be a participatory evening, so bring a pen and a readiness to participate. We will be providing some light charcuterie style snacks, dessert, and drinks, but we are asking guests who are able to bring a side to share. If you are able to bring food, please add it here.

Attire: Casual–costumes optional!

Doors open at 6:00 pm, we’ll start at 6:30.

See above for the full schedule!

Saturday morning:

• Address: We are the Peel House near downtown, NOT Holy Trinity - 1515 N Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

• Food: Coffee and some morning pastries will be provided

• Doors open at 8:30 am. Please help yourself to a pastry and some coffee while you settle in!

Lunch and Afternoon Activity Meet Ups:

Each afternoon activity will meet up on the main floor. Look for a sign with your activity. At registration, volunteers will provide you with a colored sticker that will also correspond with your group sign.

3:00 - 5:00 Break

Peel House will be unavailable from 3:00 - 5:00 PM, with doors opening for the evening again at 5:00 PM. During the downtime, we recommend that you check out Colorado Springs downtown, grab a coffee with a new friend, or explore a local park or bookstore (recommendations above!).

Yep! We will have a book table on Friday night and Saturday morning, BUT you can order your books in advance and pick them up Friday OR Saturday! Click here to browse and order books.