Print-ready Program in PDF (PDF instructions)General Assembly 2000 is on the way, and there are many excellent programs to look forward to. The GA Program will be mailed to everyone whose registration was received in the GA Office by May 5, 2000. Some changes may occur to the events listed below. See final Program for event times and locations.
Friday 7:00am-7:30am —Worship—
201 Everyday Spiritual Practices I
Planning Committee
For those who enjoy beginning each day in a religious way, come join in as our chaplains lead us in a variety of spiritual practices, including chanting, low-impact, and meditation.
Friday 8:00am-8:30am —Worship—
202 Friday Morning Worship
Planning Committee
Come see the best in worship leading our UU community has to offer! The annual Planning Committee sponsored worship services feature creative presentations of sermons, readings, and music by prominent worship leaders from all over the association. This morning's worship presenter is Rev. Daniel E. Budd of the First Unitarian Church of Cleveland in Shaker Heights, OH.
Speaker(s): Rev. Daniel E. Budd
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm —Plenary—
203 Plenary II
Planning Committee
Denny Davidoff, John Buehrens, the Board of Trustees and the UUA staff have thrown caution to the winds. Please join us for a totally new, interactive, multimedia report that addresses your questions on the State of the UUA.
Friday 1:45pm-3:00pm —Lecture—
204 A System Dynamics Perspective of World Human Consumption
Planning Committee Sponsored
Other Sponsors: Mid South, Seventh Principle, UUCA and NWUUC of Atlanta. World human consumption growth, driven by human instincts and amplified by technology, is the primary force causing environmental deterioration. However, if this growth were stopped economic, social, and military crises would arrive. Therefore, reducing consumption is a monumental human behavioral dilemma.
Speaker(s): Willard R. Fey
Ann C. W. Lam—Lecture—
205 The Survival of Humanity
UU Network on Indigenous Affairs
There may be as many as 300 million indigenous people on the planet, on six continents and countless islands. Everywhere they are the most endangered of the human species. Yet, the survival of humanity depends upon their salvation! Mr. Clark, former US Attorney General and international activist, explains why.
Speaker(s): Ramsey Clark—Lecture—
206 Returning to the World with Bliss-Bestowing Hands
UU Buddhist Fellowship
James Ford, a Zen sensei (teacher) and a UU minister, leads a panel discussion on Buddhist practices and how they shape our lives as Unitarian Universalists. Other panelists include Unitarian Universalist Rev. Bob Schaibly, a Dharma teacher in the order of Interbeing with Thich Naht Hanh.
Speaker(s): Rev. James Ford—Lecture—
207 Standing Before Us: UU Women Doing Justice
UU Women's Heritage Society
Hear inspiring words of women from the new anthology -- Standing Before Us -- calling their constituencies and us to work for justice in education, race relations, and religion. Meet those who created this important resource to help us better understand our UU heritage. Co-sponsored by Skinner House.
Speaker(s): Rev. Dorothy May Emerson
Rev. Joan Goodwin—Lecture—
208 Great Apes Project Symposium
UUs for Ethical Treatment of Animals
Are primates persons? UFETA's speaker, Dr. Paul Waldau, is vice-president of the Great Apes Project International. An Oxford Ph.D., former Senior Fellow at Harvard's Center for the Study of World Religions, and activist lawyer, Dr. Waldau currently lectures on ethics and animals at Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine.
Speaker(s): Dr. Paul Waldau—Performance—
209 A Taste of Fire
Planning Committee Sponsored
In 1997 UUs Phelps and Macklin collaborated to create A Fire in My Bones: A Meditative Opera which addresses contemporary spiritual issues. This performance, featuring vocalists from the Indiana University School of Music, offers musical selections from A Fire in My Bones as well as brief comments regarding its creation. (bold title)
Speaker(s): Rev. Mary Ann Macklin
Deborah Phelps—Workshop—
210 Church Office Basics
Association of UU Administrators
Who's minding the store while others preach and teach? Come, whether you are an administrator, secretary, minister, volunteer or just interested. Learn the basics, as well as seasoned tips on how to operate the church office from those who do it professionally. Lots of handouts. Question and answer period.
Speaker(s): Rebecca Birnie
Bill Peters—Workshop—
211 Study Action Issues for 2000-02 Session I
Commission on Social Witness
Advocates for each proposed Study/Action Issue present the issues and answer questions, some in this session and some in the separately listed Session II. Schedule of presentations will be announced at the preceding plenary.—Workshop—
212 PR on a Shoestring
Communications Dept, UUA
Want to know how to attract people to your congregation when budget's a concern? If you're willing to be creative and everyone gets involved, lots can be achieved. We'll focus on newsletters, graphics, websites and other free and inexpensive ways to reach prospects. Extra: crisis communication, the short course.
Speaker(s): Deborah Weiner
H. Fred Garcia—Workshop—
213 Extension and New Congregation Ministry from A-Z
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services
The Extension Ministry Program has two phases -- growth orientation and professional ministry. The New Congregation Ministry program includes "rapid start", "planter" models and may be a part of a metro-strategy. Learn more about these approaches, requirements and subsidies for ministers and members of congregations.
Speaker(s): Margaret L. Beard—Workshop—
214 Creating Congregations of Generous People
Council on Church Staff Finances
Charitable giving is ultimately about who we are in our hearts and souls. This program looks at many practical ways to address charitable giving in your congregation, including a twelve month stewardship calendar. Mike Durall is the author of the new Alban Institute book, "Creating Congregations of Generous People".
Speaker(s): Mike Durall—Workshop—
215 How to Plan Your Capital Campaign
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services
UUA fundraising consultants will provide a step-by-step outline to plan a successful capital campaign. Based on more than 15 years of experience, and drawing upon successes with several hundred campaigns, we will offer a concise summary of the capital campaign process. Many handouts will be distributed.
Speaker(s): Dr. Wayne B. Clark—Workshop—
216 UUA-101: Walking Together in Association
Development Dept, UUA
An introduction to our Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, including its mission, structure, services and the ways in which it connects congregations with one another and with the larger UU community -- strengthening and extending our faith.
Speaker(s): Rev. James Hobart
Rev. Bruce Clary—Workshop—
217 The Carver Model of Policy Governance
Florida District
The model speaks to board members and clergy stymied by the ills to which boards are heir - interminable meetings, overloaded agendas, vague accountability, micromanagement, loss of vision and the list goes on. The speaker and panel will present an overview of the model and answer questions.
Speaker(s): Rev. Margaret Keip—Workshop—
218 Risks of Faith
Faith in Action Dept, UUA
Black liberation theologist and Beacon Press author Dr. James Cone discusses the themes in his newest book, Risks of Faith. Cone critiques white theology and the effect that racism has on the earth itself and challenges us all to take action to right what is so terribly wrong.
Speaker(s): Dr. James Cone—Workshop—
219 Contemporary Issues in Liberal Religion
Meadville/Lombard Theological School
Three faculty members of Meadville/Lombard Theological School discuss several critical issues confronting Unitarian Universalism today and offer suggestions about how we can address them. Included are issues of cultural theology (Thandeka), socio-economic class and community (David Bumbaugh), and environmental concerns (Carol Hepokoski).
Speaker(s): Rev. Thandeka
Rev. David Bumbaugh—Workshop—
220 Appreciation or Appropriation: A Conversation on Religious Pluralism
Liberal Religious Educators Association
Part of being a Unitarian Universalist has meant an openess to other religious traditions as a source of grace, healing and growth. But when do we cross the line between appreciation of another faith, its ritual and symbol? A panel will explore this complex issue.
Speaker(s): Rosemary Bray McNatt
Sharon Welch—Workshop—
221 Thinking about Ministry
Ministry Dept, UUA
This workshop is for those who are considering ministry as a vocation. Whether you are tentative or determined, this is your opportunity to ask questions, find out about the process, and meet others who are thinking about ministry.
Speaker(s): Rev. Ellen Brandenburg—Workshop—
222 GA Choir Rehearsal I
Planning Committee
This is a rehearsal session for the 2000 GA Choir. This year's director is Bart Bradfield from Evanston, IL, and the accompanist is Barbara Wagner from Buffalo, NY. The choir will rehearse to prepare for the Closing Celebration on Monday evening.—Workshop—
223 The Labyrinth for Unitarian Universalists
Planning Committee Sponsored
An ancient mystical tool, the labyrinth is being revived for contemporary spirituality; it aims to integrate people's psyche and soul. Minister and members of the UU Church of Arlington, Virginia talk about labyrinths, the Arlington experience, and offer help to get you started in your own labyrinth program.
Speaker(s): Rev. Joan Gelbein
Jane McKeel—Workshop—
224 Congregational Dialogue, Aikido, and Courageous Conversation
Planning Committee Sponsored
Meaningful, safe and courageous conversation sometimes eludes us. We resist conversational engagement, fearing differences that produce discomfort. How do we rediscover common ground of shared values as a UU community? Using dialogic skills and workshop learning exercises, we experience "speaking", "listening", "questioning" from entirely new and useful perspectives.
Speaker(s): Robert Sarly
Jane Sarly—Workshop—
225 Race and Sexual Orientation
Planning Committee Sponsored
Race and sexual orientation are fundamental boundaries defining personal identity. This dialogue among gay and non-gay people of different races examines how UUs might turn these boundaries into meeting places for deepened understanding across identity groups and within the UUA. Panel includes Dr. Susan Gore, Rev. Chester McCall, Robette Dias and Rev. Kurt Kuhwald.
Speaker(s): Robette Dias
Rev. Kurt Kuhwald—Workshop—
226 Young Adult Magic: Building Young Adult/Campus Ministry
Planning Committee Sponsored
This "how to organize 101" workshop focuses on starting/sustaining young adult programs in congregations. Our goal is to have Young Adult/Campus Ministry in each UU congregation, to enrich our intergenerational spirituality diversity. Young Adults, Adult Lay Leadership, RE Directors, Graduating Youth and Ministers are strongly encouraged to attend.—Workshop—
227 Developing a Green Sanctuary Program: Workshop/Discussion
Seventh Principle Project
We will explore the various approaches to developing a Green Sanctuary Program and generate specific ideas for people to bring back to their congregations. We invite input from "green" congregations.
Speaker(s): Lyn Cameron
Jim Scott—Workshop—
228 Parents as Sexuality Educators
Religious Education Dept, UUA
Sex is everywhere! Families are bombarded with messages about sexuality. Young people need a framework to understand these issues. What messages do you want to give your children and teenagers? Participants reflect and discuss values, guidelines, and tools for parents to practice imparting a healthy ethical message as sexuality educators.
Speaker(s): Rev. Patricia Hoertdoerfer
Rev. Keith Kron—Workshop—
229 What Will You Do With Your Gifts?
Starr King School for the Ministry
Have you felt a calling to ministry? An urge towards deeper theological reflection? Join Starr King President, Rebecca Parker, and Alicia Forsey, Dean of the Faculty in a conversation exploring options for theological study through Starr King School for the Ministry.
Speaker(s): Dr. Rebecca Parker
Dr. Alicia Forsey—Workshop—
230 Nuts and Bolts of Men's Programming
UU Men's Network
The mechanics of running a high-octane and well-oiled men's group in your local congregation. Tips and resources provided on concerns of ignition, gear-shifting, putting on the breaks, wheel re-alignment, driving ahead without unnecessary exhaustion. A useful toolbox for beginning or veteran drivers!
Speaker(s): Hal Kreiger
Dave Woods—Workshop—
231 The Unitarian Universalist Case Against the Death Penalty
UUs Against the Death Penalty
Jean Rabenold, President of Unitarian Universalists Against the Death Penalty, moderates a panel presenting reflections on why we, as religious liberals, are called to work toward abolition of capital punishment. In addition, the most commonly expressed arguments favoring the death penalty will be discussed, and questions answered.
Speaker(s): Rev. Anne Hines
Rev. John Marsh—Workshop—
232 Working Action -- Getting Youth Involved in General Assembly
Young Religious Uus
Working Action is a new process that aims to increase youth participation in the GA process, similar to the UUA's Study/Action process. Working Action is a way for youth to choose an issue that is important to them or act on it throughout the year.
Speaker(s): James Walker
Friday 3:30pm-4:45pm —Hearing—
233 State of the UUA Talkback
UUA Moderator
Bring your comments, questions and suggestions. Bring whatever feedback you would share with the UUA Board of Trustees as regards their report to the General Assembly on Friday morning.
Speaker(s): Denise Davidoff
Beth McGregor—Workshop—
234 Proposals for Change: Youth Advisor Task Force Recommendations
Board of Trustees
Two years of hard work have resulted in a report addressing the concerns that youth and adults have expressed to us. Join us for an interactive workshop about the recommendations, learn how they affect you, and become part of improving this critical part of our youth programming. Open to all.
Speaker(s): Dori Davenport
Jo H. Victoria—Workshop—
235 Study/Action Issues for 2000-02 Session II
Commission on Social Witness
Advocates for each proposed Study/Action Issue present the issues and answer questions, some in this session and some in the separately listed Session I. Schedule of presentations will be announced at the preceding plenary.—Workshop—
236 New Salary and Benefit Recommendations for UU Congregations
Compensation/Benefits/Pension Comm.
The salaries and benefits recommended for UU Ministers and Church Staff, plus a preliminary report on the recent compensation survey. Ron Green coordinates the District Compensation Consultant Project. Ralph Mero is the Director of Church Staff Finances.
Speaker(s): Ron Green
Rev. Ralph Mero—Workshop—
237 Establishing, Supporting, and Managing Your Congregational Endowment Fund
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services
Good stewardship of your financial resources is an important part of your congregational ethical and religious framework. An endowment fund can extend and enhance the capacity to fulfill your vision and mission, thus ensuring long-term congregational survival. Specific steps to establish, support and manage an endowment presented.
Speaker(s): Dr. Wayne B. Clark
Jerry King—Workshop—
238 Speak Up, Speak Out; Perspectives on Race
DRUUMM
DRUUMM is a UU affiliate organization. Our mission is to support and advocate for People of Color, and provide leadership for anti-racism. This workshop explores the perspectives of DRUUMM members on the Journey Towards Wholeness. Why do we need it? What hope does it offer?
Speaker(s): Ruth Alatorre—Workshop—
Covenant of UU Pagans
This discussion, featuring Humanists Kendyl Gibbons and Stefan Jonasson and CUUPS officers Patrick Price and Joan Van Becelaere, reprises last year's provocative inquiry into the peaceful co-existence of two seemingly opposing world views, this year focusing on the meaning and practice of liturgy and ritual in congregational settings.
Speakers: Rev. Kendyl Gibbons
Rev. Stefan Jonasson—Workshop—
240 District Support for Congregational Leadership
Mass Bay District
The Mass Bay District's Leadership Resources Council was organized three years ago to support strong congregational leadership and more effective organizations in the district. We will be sharing the model of this work, our workshops, and other services provided as well as what we have learned through these efforts.
Speaker(s): Angela J. Merkert
Edward Landreth—Workshop—
241 Being Good Religious Neighbors in the Bible Belt
Mid-South District
You move into a new neighborhood and are asked "What church do you go to?" As a UU in the South, how do you engage your religious neighbor in productive conversation, fellowship and social action? A panel will present ideas with lively discussion to follow.
Speaker(s): Eunice Milton Benton—Workshop—
242 Gift and Estate Planning for Alternative Families
Development Dept, UUA
Learn ways you can provide for loved ones when your family does not match the assumed cultural and legal norms. Topics include: doing without the unlimited marital deduction, lifetime and testamentary gifting, asset transfer strategies, protection against probate contests, charitable gift solutions. Handouts, questions and answers.
Speaker: Marcy Bailey-Adams—Workshop—
Faith in Action Dept, UUA
Multiracial liberation theology challenges us to bring an anti-oppressive mission and vision to our faith and to confront the racism deeply embedded in our theology and the institutional church. Explore these issues with theologians Dr. James Cone, the Rev. Jose Ballester, the Rev. Dr. Rebecca Parker, and Rev. Dr. John Buehrens.
Speaker(s): Rev. Marjorie Bowens-Wheatley
Rev. Susan Suchocki—Workshop—
244 Looking in the Mirror: Congregational Self-Assessment
Fulfilling the Promise Task Force
How can a congregational self-assessment inform and transform how a congregation understands itself and what it does with that understanding? Are there ways the congregations can help each other in this process? Learn about this pilot project underway for small, midsize, and large congregations.
Speaker: Rev. Lawrence Palmieri Peers—Workshop—
245 First Steps on the Journey Toward Wholeness
Jubilee Working Group for Anti-Racism
This workshop will provide resources for congregations interested in getting started or doing more anti-racism work. Specifically, it will provide information on how to hold a "Creating A Jubilee World" Workshop and a Journey Towards Wholeness Sunday, as well as how to provide the curriculum "Weaving the Fabric of Diversity."—Workshop—
Latina/o UU Network Association
A workshop on UU outreach to Latinos and Latinas through community involvement, leadership and spirituality. Resources for worship, bibliography and other materials. What a concepto!
Speakers: Rev. Lilia Cuervo
Rev. Peter Morales—Workshop—
247 The Mountain and Milestone: It's about Youth Empowerment
Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers
Youth participating in Milestone programs acquire skills, confidence, working beyond faith, cultural, racial, and economic barriers to become justice multipliers. Discover how Milestone can partner with you and your youth, reaching into schools, congregations, juvenile justice and other organizations. Together, we can learn and grow -- and effect positive societal change.—Workshop—
248 Worshipful Singing
Planning Committee Sponsored
Group singing can play a major role in experiencing worship more fully, and in building community within the church. Using the hymnal as well as other sources, we will sing together, exploring ways in which we can improve and enrich this very personal, yet communal, means of expression.
Speaker(s): Joyce Poley—Workshop—
249 Building Right Relationships: Spirituality, Money and UUs
Pacific Central District
We have more economic wealth than ever before but we feel more unsatisfied, lonely and scared. We confuse self worth with net worth. Addictive consumption threatens our communities and our planet. In this workshop we explore what it takes to reclaim our lives, relationships, communities and the planet.
Speaker(s): Dan Southworth
Karen Glikman—Workshop—
250 What is Successful International Partnership?
Partner Church Council
Many international partnerships are deeply transformational: lives and congregations change, revive and grow! Partners from North America and Transylvania share resources, stories and perspectives on success. Come if you're curious about beginning a partnership or seek to deepen an existing connection—Workshop—
Planning Committee Sponsored
YRUU strives to be an accepting, loving community for all, and now begins to confront the issue of racism within its structure. Discuss institutionalized racism, and the places of youth of color in YRUU, from local youth groups to the continental level. Find out what steps YRUU is taking towards becoming an anti-racist organization.
Speakers: Melanie Griffin
Mimi LaValley—Workshop—
252 Articulating (Y)OUR Faith
Planning Committee Sponsored
A conversation among Young Adults -- led by two "homebred" UU ministers -- to help us feel more competent talking about UUism, identity, strong themes in our religious lives, and hear how others view their UU spirituality. (italicized) Older youth are also welcome, but older adults are invited to attend as witnesses only.
Speaker(s): Rev. Barbara Wells
Rev. Jaco B. ten Hove—Workshop—
253 Covenant
President's Office, UUA
Unitarian and Universalism developed differently from other free churches in America. The difference was the emphasis on freedom of the local congregation to re-define itself and to enter into covenental relations. Commentary by the Professor of History at Vanderbilt, author of "American Originals."
Speaker(s): Paul Conkin—Workshop—
254 Adult Program Showcase
Religious Education Dept, UUA
Interested in new adult Religious Education programs for your congregation? Find out what's new, what's available and what's working. Hear directly from the authors of the newest adult programs. Bring your experiences and questions and leave with new ideas and resources.
Speaker(s): Judith A. Frediani—Workshop—
255 Hoza: Discovering One's Own Nature through Buddist Practice
Uniquest
A unique form of group counseling known as Hoza practiced by Rissho Kosei-kai, a lay Buddhist organization in Japan. Members of a Hoza usually sit together, creating a sense of oneness among members for open discussion in light of the Buddha's teachings applying the Buddhist Dharma to their daily problems.
Speaker(s): Rev. Yukimasa Hagiwara
Rev. Megumi Hirota—Workshop—
256 All About the UU Funding Program
UU Funding Program
The UU Funding Program awards $860,000 in grants to UU and non-UU projects that strengthen UU institutions and community life, increase UU involvement in social responsibility and organize social and economic justice. Come meet the people who give it all away and see if your project fits our guidelines.
Speaker(s): Hillary Goodridge
Morris Hudgins—Workshop—
257 Transformation through Mediation
UUs for Juvenile Justice
Come hear stories of what can happen when victims and offenders come together. This workshop includes stories from mediators with the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program of Nashville, Executive Director Anita Coe, and Program Director, Rowland Huddleston.
Speaker(s): Jan Christian—Workshop—
258 Don't Buy Into It: A Panel Discussion
UU in the Pines
The panel will develop ways to create excitement and commitment to responsible consumption. The impact of the seven Unitarian Universalist Principles on consumerism will be discussed. We will explore their implications for UUs by activities such as simplicity circles; alternative, earth-related worship services; community activities like bartering and swap exchanges.
Speaker(s): Cecile Andrews
Gisela Bahr—Workshop—
259 Faith-Based Politicking for Children in Poverty
UU Urban Ministry
The Tuckerman coalition, an offshoot of the Boston UU Urban Ministry, employs a statehouse lobbyist to coordinate legislative efforts on behalf of children and families living in poverty. It's a prophetic, innovative, interfaith, and effective organizing strategy. We will describe our experience and how it may be applicable elsewhere.
Speaker(s): Rev. Elizabeth Ellis
Rev. Thomas Mikelson—Worship—
260 Sermon Award -- Ministerial Sisterhood UU (MSUU)
Ministerial Sisterhood UU
Join in a spirited worship service featuring the sermon award winner of the annual MSUU sermon contest and hear this year's winning sermon.
Friday 5:00pm-6:15pm —Mini-Assembly—
261 Mini-Assembly on Bylaw Amendments
Planning Committee
This is your opportunity to influence the business sessions at GA in a smaller group than Plenary. At mini-assemblies you will learn the background of bylaw amendments and effect their wording before they get to the floor of the Assembly.
Friday 6:15pm-7:30pm —Mini-Assembly—
262 Mini-Assembly on Statement of Conscience
Commission on Social Witness
This mini-assembly in "dedicated time" (with no competing programs) is your only opportunity to propose amendments to the UUA Statement of Conscience initially titled "Economic Injustice, Poverty, and Racism: A Journey of Action and Reflection."
Friday 8:45pm-10:00pm —Worship—
263 Friday Evening Worship
Planning Committee
The annual Planning Committee sponsored worship services will feature creative presentations of sermons, readings, and music by prominent worship leaders from all over the association. This evening's worship presenter is Rev. Kristen Harper of the Unitarian Universalist Society of the Daytona Beach Area in Ormond Beach, FL.
Speaker(s): Rev. Kristen Harper—Annual Meeting—
264 ASPIRE: Student Forum and Annual Meeting
ASPIRE (Ministerial Students)
Come meet members of ASPIRE, the UU Ministerial Students Network, for an open discussion of current trends and needs in preparation for the ministry. A ten minute annual meeting to elect officers will conclude the session. Refreshments served.
Speaker(s): Dr. Pam Allen-Thompson
Jeanne Marie Merkel—Annual Meeting—
265 Southern Unitarian Universalists in the Civil Rights Era
UU Historical Society
Unitarian Universalist congregations and individuals were often the first cracks in the closed society of white southern resistance. Gordon Gibson, veteran of 15 years ministry in Mississippi, will report his findings from research earlier this year.
Speaker(s): Rev. Gordon D. Gibson—Annual Meeting—
266 Youth Caucus Business Meeting II
Young Religious Uus
We will discuss the business of GA and Youth Caucus' stance on key issues that will arise in the next day's plenary session, as well as strategic planning and action on the business of YRUU. All members of Youth Caucus, delegates and non-delegates are invited.
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Martin
James Walker—Coffee House—
267 The Now and Then Coffeehouse
Planning Committee Sponsored
Annual poetry coffeehouse with featured performers and open mic. Welcoming diverse voices, beginners through advanced/published poets. Includes poets featured in UU anthologies and chapbooks as well as "new voices". Literary community at-large, individuals, team performers, multi-media -- original only invited. Book fair, word games, UU Poets Cooperative information.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Boseveld—Lecture—
268 Unitarian Universalists and the Emerging World Economic Order
Conservative Forum for UUs
Are many Unitarian Universalist actions corrupted by the false belief that capitalism is evil? Dr. Janos Horvath, UU, economist and Hungarian Parliament member, has lived under three economic systems -- nazism, communism, and capitalism. He offers a unique perspective on whether our view of the world is myopic or realistic.
Speaker(s): Dr. Janos Horvath—Lecture—
269 Looking through the Lens of Racial Identity
Faith in Action Dept, UUA
Each of us has a racial identity we must strive to affirm. How is identity mediated by other dimensions of our selves? This workshop explores how our identity forms our world-view and actions, helping us to better understand the racial dynamics of our daily lives.
Speaker(s): Leon Spencer
Jacqui James—Lecture—
270 Sophia Fahs Lecture: Meditate, Liberate, Educate
Liberal Religious Educators Association
Dr. Farajaje-Jones is Professor of Cultural Studies at Starr King School for the Ministry. He is an Afrikan Native American (Tsalagi/Cherokee), an anarchist guerilla theologian/AIDS terrorist/writer/cultural critic/performance artist/ritual technician, and a two-spirit/queer identified bisexual man.
Speaker(s): Elias Farajaje-Jones—Performance—
271 Worship Come Alive -- A Model for Irreverent Faith
Metro New York District
Worship styles have to change, as a younger and largely unchurched demographic group, institutionally distrustful but socially inclusive, is on the way toward us. Can we take the contemporary evangelical worship style and mix it with our liberal message? Featuring "Glass Planet", a rock band.
Speaker(s): Rev. R. Paul Mueller
Jennifer Brower—Performance—
272 Trust, Justice and Jazz: Aesthetics, Ethics and Social Change
Panel on Theological Education
Social ethicist Sharon Welch, internationally renowed jazz artist Ray Drummond and James Williams discuss the aesthetic power of jazz, the ways in which the virtuosity of jazz figures as a model of creative ethical and political action. The panel discussion followed by a performance.
Speaker(s): Sharon Welch
James Williams—Workshop—
273 Wings of Sound - Harps and Healing
Planning Committee
Participants will have the opportunity to play the harp and feel the vibrations as they play upon the heart strings. Scientific information in regards to “Why The Harp?” will be explained and examples of how the harp can be used with different ailments, from stroke to trauma, will be discussed.—Performance—
274 The Wall
Planning Committee Sponsored
A drama about the barriers we build between ourselves, the blessed presence or spirit that many of us feel in our lives, and others. We watch as one woman struggles with overcoming those barriers, growing through her struggles and reaching out to others with compassion.
Speaker(s): Tim Murphy—Performance—
275 Missa Gaia: Earth Mass Celebrating our Seventh Principle
UU in the Pines
The celebrated choral work by the Paul Winter Consort is updated by co-composer Jim Scott. Performed by the Nashville UU Church Choir, with soloists, instrumentalists and the recorded voices of whale, wolf and loon, the music calls together a communion of all species for our common ground, our Mother Earth.
Speaker(s): Jim Scott—Workshop—
276 Lifecraft: The Art of Meaning in the Everyday
Beacon Press
In "Lifecraft" Rev. Forrester Church looks at what affects us everyday: our jobs, our friends and family, our travels, and asks us to consider them as projects. Although never perfect, these projects become part of the craft of life, and it is our craftwork that sustains us and stimulates our spiritual and intellectual growth.
Speaker(s): Rev. Forrest Church—Workshop—
277 The Perfect Gift: You, Your Congregation, and the UUA
Development Dept, UUA
Boost your congregation's planned giving program with a little help from the UUA. Learn how UUA staff and resources can help your congregation secure its future through the UUA Pooled Income Fund and Charitable Gift Annuity program. Handouts, heart and humor.
Speaker(s): Marcy Bailey-Adams
Karen Ransom—Workshop—
278 Singing the Sacred: Celebrating Spiritual Community Through Song
Planning Committee Sponsored
Singing offers us a most organic, profound and universal pathway of expressing divinity and building spiritual community. With songleader Mimi Bornstein-Doble, participants will sing, chant and create joyful noise together in a nurturing, energizing and fun environment. Come experience the magic and power of singing as a sacred act.
Speaker(s): Mimi Bornstein-Doble—Workshop—
279 Sacred Forms: Body Casting and Body Mapping
Hersey Retreat Center
Slide shows and discussion introducing two workshops created for women who are committed to healing their relationship to their bodies and having a breakthrough in self expression and creativity. Body casting and body mapping moves participants from limiting, culturally defined body identity to self defined, spiritually grounded identity.
Speaker(s): Sheila Richards
Rev. Elaine Peresluha—Workshop—
280 Let It Be A Dance: Spirituality and Aging
President's Office, UUA
Since 1968 the UU's first and only troubadour minister, Ric Masten, has toured performing his unique brand of humor, poetry, songs and stories. After the kids left home, Billie Barbara joined him as partner-poet. Now they call aging the liturgy, the dance -- and deeper spirituality, the potential result.
Speaker(s): Ric Masten
Billie Masten—Workshop—
281 Teaching Non-Violence: A Workshop
UU Peace Fellowship
Experiences of UU churches and their communities in teaching Gandhian and Kingian non-violence will be discussed. New resource materials and training opportunities will be presented, focusing on the Decade for a Culture of Nonviolence program sponsored by Nobel Peace Prize laureates and the UN General Assembly.
Speaker(s): Rev. Dennis Davidson—Workshop—
282 Jubilee 2000's Moral Imperative: Drop the Debt Now!
UU United Nations Office
What are effects of odious debt on the world's poorest people? How is cancellation possible? Can we ensure relief reaches the neediest? Economic Justice is central to the current international debt crisis, caused by irresponsible lending, mismanagement by debtors (some who incurred it now out of power), and worldwide recession.
Speaker(s): Erin Tower—Workshop—
283 Multi-Religious Collaboration at Home and Around the World
World Conference on Religion and Peace
WCRP is an organization that brings together, internationally and domestically, leaders and representatives of the major religious traditions to identify shared moral commitments and to work collaboratively for constructive social development, justice, and peace. This program investigates the necessity of inter-religious cooperation for the well-being of civil society.
Speaker(s): Tony Kireopoulos
Rev. Olivia Holmes—Worship—
284 Rainbow Women
UU Women's Federation
A celebration in song, poetry, prose and dance reflecting the wild and wonderful diversity of UU women.—Worship—
285 Celebrating the Arrival of Shabbos
UUs for Jewish Awareness
The first UUJA General Assembly Shabbos service of the new millenium also marks UUJA's 20th anniversary. Join us as we celebrate our Jewish heritage and its special gift of Shabbos for our lives. Shabbat shalom!—Worship—
286 Soulful Sundown Service: Young Adults Re-imagining Worship
Young Adult/Campus Ministry
Soulful Sundown incorporates live rock, blues, folk, jazz, world and electronic music, contemporary performing arts and multi-media into worship. Hundreds of young adults and people of all ages come to First and Second Church in Boston to experience these dynamic evening services. Come and experience one for yourself.
Speaker(s): Rev. Marlin Lavanhar
Rev. Josh Pawelek
Friday 10:00pm-12:00am —Performance—
287 Music City Coffee House
Planning Committee
Join your hosts, the Mid-South District at a coffeehouse featuring local talent from the Greater Nashville area. Informal in nature, this session will feature a variety of entertainers. A cash bar will be available.
