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.
Monday 7:00am-7:30am —Worship—
501 Everyday Spiritual Practices IV
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.
Monday 8:00am-9:15am —Annual Meeting—
502 Body S-I-Z-E and Power
UU Process Theology Network
Metaphoric language found in Process Relational Theology animates the world. UU theologians Hartshorne, Loomer, Adams and Weiman re-visioned images that influence soul and psyche. Six members of the UU Process Theology Network will explore these particular metaphors and dialogue about how they inform their work. The network's annual meeting follows.
Speaker(s): Barbara Keiller
Roy Reynolds—Hearing—
503 Planning Committee Guidelines on Presenting Programs at GA
Planning Committee
Give the Planning Committee your feedback and suggestions on guidelines being developed for program presenters at GA. Our goal is to assist presenters in creating programs that support the anti-racist and multi-cultural goals of the Journey Towards Wholeness. We need your input.
Speaker(s): Diane Olson
Bob Martin—Workshop—
504 Creating a Dynamic Newsletter
Association of UU Administrators
Learn to create visually powerful newsletters that people will read and that will promote your church or organization. Bring a copy of your newsletter but leave your ego at home. The presenter is a 20-year veteran of creating newsletters for churches, with extensive training and experience, now from the UU Church of Tucson, Arizona.
Speaker(s): Jean Griffiths—Workshop—
505 InterConnections: What's Working in Our Congregations
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services
Why do some congregations thrive while others go from crisis to crisis? The editor of InterConnections, the UUA newsletter for congregational leaders, shares insights and resources gained in 2 1/2 years of interviewing our lay and professional leaders.
Speaker(s): Donald E. Skinner—Workshop—
506 Our Common Call III
Fulfilling the Promise Committee
How can we work together to bring UU values into the larger world? What is our mission and purpose as a larger association? The Fulfilling the Promise is offering several opportunities during this GA to come help us explore these very important issues to the future of the association.—Workshop—
507 Ministry -- A New Approach to our Three Categories
Ministerial Fellowship Committee
The Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC) credentials ministers in one of three categories: parish ministry, ministry of religious education, or community ministry. The MFC and the UUMA will present their proposal for a new model for granting categories at the point of Final Fellowship instead of Preliminary Fellowship.
Speaker(s): Rev. O. Eugene Pickett
Rev. Gary Smith—Workshop—
508 Your Congregation and the 2000 Elections
Washington Office, UUA
The 2000 elections will have enormous impact on American politics for decades to come. There are important appropriate ways for Unitarian Universalists to be involved. Come and learn legal, creative ways for your congregation to promote UU values and shape the debate during this electoral process.
Speaker(s): Rob Cavenaugh—Workshop—
509 Creating Affiliations Between Community Clergy and Congregations
Society for the Larger Ministry
The Pacific Central District Community Ministry Council has been working diligently to complete guidelines that will aid a community clergy and congregations in the establishment of deep and lasting relationships. This is a workshop for lay and clergy to share information and learn more about this expansion of our UU ministry.
Speaker(s): Rev. Jody Shipley
Rev. Cathleen Cox McCarroll—Worship—
510 Schweitzer Sermon Presentation and UFETA Annual Meeting
UUs for Ethical Treatment of Animals
The Schweitzer Sermon Award is presented annually for the Unitarian Universalist sermon that best illuminates the principle of "reverance for life." The UFETA Annual Meeting will follow a worship service featuring this year's Schweitzer Award recipient.
Monday 9:35am-10:50am —Annual Meeting—
511 Migrant Ministry: Justicia en la Tierra
UU Migrant Ministry
How can Unitarian Universalists help secure justice in a changing environment? This panel discussion gives special attention to farm workers and their families while taking a new look at cultural diversity, immigration, and environmental justice in the Americas. Annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Migrant Ministry.
Speaker(s): Rev. Robert Murphy
Rev. Kenneth Brown—Hearing—
512 Developing Our Ministers -- The Next Generation
Ministry Dept, UUA
The Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC) has launched six Regional Sub-Committees on Candidacy (RSCC's) to provide early engagement with persons preparing for professional ministry. Meet RSCC members and hear about the new developments in the formation of our ministers.
Speaker(s): Rev. Ellen Brandenburg
Rev. Kathleen Rolenz—Hearing—
513 Meet the Candidates for President
Watch Part I; Watch Part II
Planning Committee
Take this opportunity to hear all candidates for UUA President in the important UUA election at the next General Assembly. They will each speak, then answer questions. The session will be moderated by the UUA Secretary.
Speaker(s): Rev. Wayne Arnason—Lecture—
514 Transcendentalists, Abolitionism, and the Unitarian Association
Collegium
This lively collection of facts, anecdotes and historical settings re-examines the conventional wisdom which accuses Emerson, among others of reticence, on the most important social justice issue of the era.
Speaker(s): Rev. F. Jay Deacon—Lecture—
515 Shelter Neck: 100 Years of Unitarian Universalist History
Universalist Convention of North Carolina
This historic Unitarian Universalist site, celebrating its centennial birthday in 2000, is still used and preserved -- even after recent North Carolina flooding! Come see rare photos and video. Hear this little known UU history through the voices of those who have loved this rare spot in eastern North Carolina.
Speaker(s): Eunice Milton Benton—Workshop—
516 Tie-Dye, Leadership Development, and Capture the Flag
Council of UU Camps and Conferences
Hey congregations and districts! Members suffering from committee fatigue? Volunteer recruitment flagging? There's a fantastic, well-established source of leadership development right under your nose. Camps and conferences provide inspiration, revitalization and transformation. In this interactive workshop, discover the rich resources available through the UU camp and conference experience.
Speaker(s): Shelby Greiner—Workshop—
517 Weaving Pagan Strands into UU RE Curricula
Covenant of UU Pagans
CUUPS Religious Education Chair Dorie Greenstein leads this practical introduction of important themes, symbols, and teaching from Earth-centered spiritual traditions, suggesting meaningful, uncomplicated ways in which RE teachers might draw them into existing curricula.
Speaker(s): Dr. Doreen Greenstein—Workshop—
518 New Face of the Family
Family Matters Task Force
The face of the family is changing! This three hours of innovative programming for Family Ministry includes two hour workshops, a variety of learning centers and dialogue groups followed by intergenerational worship for participants. Explore ways to build intentional families, to become shalom families, and advocate for inclusive family ministry.
Speaker(s): Rev. Patricia Hoertdoerfer
Rev. Keith Kron—Workshop—
519 Creating Lay Pastoral Care Team Ministry
Joseph Priestley District
Expand your congregation's pastoral care! Create a lay Pastoral Care Team in any size church based on our experience at River Road Unitarian Church, Bethesda, Maryland. Selection, training, mission, supervision, ministerial coordination and collaboration, working with neighborhoods, and getting members to ask for help. Ministers and lay persons invited.
Speaker(s): Rev. Scott Alexander
Sylvia Friedman—Workshop—
520 Financial Management for Congregational Leaders
Ministry Dept, UUA
Member confidence and productive fundraising depend on effective management of the church's money. This program describes financial resources for congregations, plus tips for solid management procedures. Wayne Clark is Director of Congregational Fundraising Services; Jerry Gabert is the UUA treasurer; and Ralph Mero is Director of Church Staff Finances.
Speaker(s): Dr. Wayne B. Clark
Jerry Gabert—Workshop—
521 Young Adult Caucus Closing and Elections
Planning Committee Sponsored
How do young adults at GA (18-35) feel about the important and emerging issues that arise during plenary? A forum to discuss, debate, pool knowledge, and if appropriate take a collective stand on the issues that we believe are critical. We will also carry out the caucus elections for GA 2001.
Speaker(s): Justice Waidner
Alison Miller—Workshop—
522 Children of a Different Tribe
Planning Committee Sponsored
This workshop will explore the spiritual challenges and gifts of UU Young Adults, sketching a map of our particular physic landscape.
Speaker(s): Sharon Hwang Colligan—Workshop—
523 Getting Published
Pamphlet Commission
Tips and strategies on getting your own work published and making creative use of the wide variety of UU publications -- at home and in your congregation. Panel features representatives from Beacon Press, "World" magazine, Skinner House Books, R.E. curricula and REACH packet, UUA Pamphlets, and CLF's "Quest".
Speaker(s): Rev. Ken Sawyer—Workshop—
524 How to Start, Nurture and Grow a Youth Group
Religious Education Dept., UUA
This workshop goes over the basics of how to get a new youth group started or how to revive a struggling one. It provides information to religious educators, advisors, and youth on community building, balancing youth group programming, and youth empowerment.
Speaker(s): Nathan Staples
Duncan Metcalfe—Workshop—
525 Taking it to the Streets
UU Urban Ministry
Community ministry in urban areas is changing lives and has the potential to inform and expand our religious movement in new and exciting ways. This panel discussion explains how and imagines what we can become. Members of a UU Urban Ministry youth program share some of their experiences.
Speaker(s): Rev. Elizabeth Ellis
Rev. Parisa Parsa—Workshop—
526 Feminism and Theology: A Humanism-Feminism Dialogue
UU Women's Federation
Is humanism a viable option for feminists? How has feminism affected humanism? Two UU scholars will begin a challenging conversation about the impact of religious feminism on our movement. Following the dialogue, the Feminist Theology Award Revisioning Committee will discuss the progress of its work and elicit feedback.
Speaker(s): Dr. Carol Hepokoski
Dr. Susan Pangerl—Workshop—
527 Corporation Nation: Too Many Bad Apples
UUs for a Just Economic Community
What has to change to produce substantial equality in the distribution of fruits in American economy?. Speaker, Charles Derber, Professor of Sociology, Boston College, is the author of eight books including "Corporation Nation," 1999. Veteran of 100 talk shows including many on NPR.
Speaker(s): Charles Derber—Workshop—
528 Our Common Call IV
Fulfilling the Promise Committee
How can we work together to bring UU values into the larger world? What is our mission and purpose as a larger association? The Fulfilling the Promise is offering several opportunities during this GA to come help us explore these very important issues to the future of the association.
Monday 11:10am-12:25pm —Annual Meeting—
529 Youth Caucus Business Meeting V
Young Religious Uus
We will discuss the business of GA and Youth Caucus' stance on key issues that will arise in the next 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—Annual Meeting—
530 How Christianity Must Change or Die
UU Christian Fellowship
Join Bishop John Shelby Spong and the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship for a provocative discussion about the future of Christianity. Rev. Spong is the Episcoplian Bishop for Newark, NJ and the author of numerous books about the Bible, Church history and the Christian faith.
Speaker(s): Rev. John Shelby Spong—Hearing—
531 Hearing on Proposed Study/Action Issue
Commission on Social Witness
After the vote on our 2000 Study/Action issue, Faith in Action leaders will conduct a workshop on how to carry out the process. We will also provide a preliminary information packet to assist congregations.
Speaker(s): Rob Cavenaugh—Hearing—
Watch Part I; Watch Part II
Planning Committee
The UUA will elect a new Moderator in 2001. All candidates will have the opportunity to speak and will respond to questions. The session will be moderated by the UUA Secretary.
Speaker(s): Rev. Wayne Arnason—Lecture—
533 Liberation through Embodiment: Creating Revolutionary Theologies
Ministerial Sisterhood UU
How do we, Native American, African-American, and Puerto Rican women ministers, create liberating theologies of embodiment? How do our actual bodies intersect the borders of culture, race, age, gender, and sexuality? The Revs. Laurie Jean Auffant, Danielle DiBona, and Kristen Harper, UUs, share their experience of Liberation through Embodiment.
Speaker(s): Rev. Laurie Jean Auffant
Rev. Danielle DiBona—Workshop—
534 Planning and Liability in Youth Programs
Board of Trustees
Too often worries about liability hamper our ability to create healthy youth programs. We'll guide you through effective use of the Youth Advisor Task Force's new liability resource, which is designed to assist congregations in developing their own policies and guidelines around liability and youth program. Open to all.
Speaker(s): James Coomes—Workshop—
535 Your Congregation and the Internet
Electronic Communications Comm.
The internet is a very powerful tool for building and maintaining community. Electronic media helps you get the word out at the click of a mouse while building new connection and involvement -- for almost no cost! Come learn how to share your good news.
Speaker(s): Margy Levine Young
Kok-Heong McNaughton—Workshop—
536 UU Backpacking: A Faith for the Road
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services
Bridgers (approximately 18-22) and congregational leaders will be introduced to this faith project designed to keep our young people connected to their faith. The pace and direction of the project is determined by the Bridger. Though highly individualistic, it must be done in community. An ideal gift for Bridging ceremony.
Speaker(s): Rev. Donna DiSciullo—Workshop—
537 How to be a White Anti-Racist
Faith in Action Dept, UUA
While participating in the Journey Toward Wholeness Path to Anti-Racism, overwhelmingly white Unitarian Universalists ask the question "So just how do I become anti-racist?" This workshop will offer the stories of white people engaged in anti-racist activities in their daily lives, as well as provide suggestions for action.
Speaker(s): Rev. Kurt Kuhwald
Jyaphia Christos—Workshop—
538 Our Common Call V
Fulfilling the Promise Committee
How can we work together to bring UU values into the larger world? What is our mission and purpose as a larger association? The Fulfilling the Promise is offering several opportunities during this GA to come help us explore these very important issues to the future of the association.—Workshop—
539 New Face of the Family, continued
Interweave
The face of the family is changing! This three hours of innovative programming for Family Ministry includes two hour workshops, a variety of learning centers and dialogue groups followed by intergenerational worship for participants. Explore ways to build intentional families, to become shalom families, and advocate for inclusive family ministry.
Speaker(s): Rev. Patricia Hoertdoerfer
Rev. Keith Kron—Workshop—
540 GA Choir Rehearsal IV
Planning Committee
This is the final 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 group will be rehearsing to prepare choral music for this evening's Closing Celebration.—Workshop—
541 Publishing Your Work: Putting Values Into the Marketplace of Ideas
Ministry Dept., UUA
Hear about the practicalities of publishing. New York presses, UU presses, and self-publishing will all be addressed. Diane Miller will moderate a conversation with Stephen Kendrick, author of "Holy Clues: The Gospel According to Sherlock Holmes" (Pantheon, 1999) and other UU authors.
Speaker(s): Rev. Stephen Kendrick
Rev. Diane Miller—Workshop—
542 Living by the Heart: The Workbook
Southwest District
Laurel Hallman will demonstrate portions of her recently published workbook designed to accompany the video, "Living by Heart." "Living by Heart" is a method of devotional practice designed for Unitarian Universalists. The workbook can be used by individuals or groups and will be available for purchase at the workshop.
Speaker(s): Rev. Laurel Hallman—Workshop—
543 General Assembly Feedback Session
Planning Committee
It is your turn! Tell the GA Planning Committee what you liked and disliked about this year's General Assembly. We want you to help make next year's General Assembly even better. Your participation in this interactive session is encouraged.
Speaker(s): Bob Martin
Rev. Douglas Morgan Strong—Workshop—
544 The Impact of Women on Unitarian Universalist Ministry
UU Ministers Association
Unitarian Universalism has been in the forefront of women's empowerment. What has that meant to our ministry? How has it helped? Hurt? Hear the thought, read the newbook, share the polylogue.
Speaker(s): Dr. Gretchen Woods—Workshop—
545 "Second Circle" Conversation on Right Relations
UU Women's Federation
A gathering of congregation leaders, clergy, colleagues, family members and friends who have been harmed by the occurrence, disclosure and adjudication and response to clergy sexual misconduct. This participatory workshop presents written "Learnings" and recommendations from prior conversations. Facilitated by Phyllis Rickter and the Rev. Elinor Artman.—Workshop—
546 The UN is 55 -- Why Should We Care?
UU United Nations Office
Lunch 11:10am (tickets UNO booth). Meet Olivia Holmes. Is the UN's 55th birthday cause for celebration or despair? How can we make the UN even more relevant for the 21st Century by addressing tensions such as that between protecting human rights and national sovereignty? Presenter: Vice President, United Nations Organizations, USA.
Speaker(s): James M. Olson—Worship—
547 Women of the South
UU Women's Heritage Society
Annual worship service celebrates Universalist and Unitarian women of the South: Amy Bradley and Hannah Powell (North Carolina), Frances Harper (Maryland), Verna Horne (Alabama), Athalia Irwin (Arkansas), Laura Towne (South Carolina), Annie B. Willis (Virginia) and more. Copies of service available for sale to use with your congregation.
Speaker(s): Rev. Janet Bowering
Rev. Sarah Barber-Braun—Worship—
548 Award-winning Intergenerational Worship and Adult Sermon: "Sex Education and Religious Liberty"
Unitarian Sunday School Society
The Unitarian Sunday School invites you to its service where the award-winning Religious Education Adult Sermon and Intergenerational Worship Service will be presented. A reception to honor the winners co-sponsored by the UUA Religious Education Dept., follows immediately.
Speaker(s): Rev. David Weissbard
Dawn Holt
Monday 1:30pm-2:00pm —Worship—
549 Monday Afternoon Worship
Planning Committee
Come see the best in worship leading our UU community has to offer. Featuring creative presentations of sermons, readings, and music by prominent worship leaders from around the world. This afternoon's worship presenter is Rev. Yielbonze Charles Johnson of the Starr King School for the Ministry in Berkeley, CA.
Speaker(s): Rev. Yielbonze Charles Johnson
Monday 2:00pm-6:00pm —Plenary—
550 Plenary V
Planning Committee
Debate is bound to be lively, and votes may be close, as we wrap up the busi-ness sessions for this General Assembly. Refer to the Agenda section for details on items to be covered today, and keep in mind that there may also be business items from previous Plenary Sessions.
Monday 2:30pm-3:45pm —Repeat Programming—
551 Painless Person--to--Person Annual Canvass (Repeat)
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services
This program is offered a second time. See description on Saturday at 5:00pm.—Repeat Programming—
552 Apology and Reconciliation: Identifying Racial Barriers (Repeat)
Planning Committee Sponsored
This program is offered a second time. See description on Saturday at 5:10pm.—Repeat Programming—
553 Vespers for a Troubled Land (Repeat)
Project Harvest Hope
This program is offered a second time. See description on Saturday at 7:30pm.
Monday 8:00pm-9:30pm —Closing Celebration—
554 Closing Celebration
Planning Committee
Monday 10:00pm-12:00am —Dance—
555 Afro-Fusion Dance
Planning Committee
Afro-Fusion Music: Dance music featuring the finest African and Afro-influenced styles, including, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-American, Afro-Latin as well as lots of soul, house, etc. Come and shake it with us, you are gonna love it!
