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.
Thursday 2:00pm-4:00pm —Orientation—
101 General Assembly Orientation
Planning Committee
Is this your first General Assembly in a while? Want to know more about how to have a fun and educational GA experience? Learn the do's and don'ts of GA at this interactive Orientation session designed to enhance your GA experience.
Thursday 4:00pm-5:15pm —District In-Gathering—
102 District In-Gathering
Central Midwest District
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103 District In-Gathering
Conneticut Valley District
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104 District In-Gathering
Florida District
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105 District In-Gathering
Mass Bay District
Speaker(s): Paul C. Rickter
Rev. Timothy W. Ashton—District In-Gathering—
106 District In-Gathering
Metro New York District
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107 District In-Gathering
Michigan Ohio Valley District
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108 District In-Gathering
Mid-South District
—District In-Gathering—
109 District In-Gathering
Mountain Desert District
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110 District In-Gathering
Ohio-Meadville District
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111 District In-Gathering
Pacific Central District
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112 District In-Gathering
Pacific Southwest District
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113 District In-Gathering
Prairie Star District
Speaker(s): Chris Greene
Nancy Heege—District In-Gathering—
114 District In-Gathering
Southwest District
—District In-Gathering—
115 District In-Gathering
St. Lawrence District
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116 District In-Gathering
Thomas Jefferson District
—Orientation—
117 Inside Scoop for First-Time Delegates
Commission on Social Witness
Come and get an explanation of what goes on in each plenary session and what you might do between plenaries to get the most out of GA and be an effective delegate representing your congregation. Bring your questions here.—Orientation—
118 GA Choir Orientation
Planning Committee
Join the 2000 GA Choir for this orientation session. 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 the Closing Celebration on Monday evening. Music will be available at this session.—Orientation—
119 Accessibility Orientation
Volunteer Committee
An introduction to the Assembly site for those with accessibility concerns. We'll talk about the accessibility of GA, how volunteers are available for assistance, and other services offered for persons with disabilities by the hotels and the Convention Center.
Speaker(s): Karen Lauer—Orientation—
120 Young Adult Caucus Orientation
Continental UU Young Adult Network
Come find out about the many great programs, workshops, worships, and social activities for young adults (ages 18-35) at GA!—Orientation—
121 Youth Caucus Orientation
Young Religious Uus
This orientation is for all Youth Caucus Sponsors. It is to inform people of the rules, meeting times, and the workings of Youth Housing and Youth Caucus, and to inform sponsors of their responsibilities. Sponsors are required to attend a brief training.
Thursday 6:15pm-7:00pm 122 Banner Carriers
Planning Committee
Everyone participating in the banner parade should bring banner and poles (not bags and purses, if possible). There is help for assembling the poles, and some poles for sale. Please wear sturdy shoes.
Thursday 7:00pm-9:00pm —Opening—
123 Opening Reception and Plenary I
Planning Committee
Join in the festivities opening the 39th annual General Assembly. We celebrate with a Native American greeting, the spectacular Banner Parade, music, singing and the spoken word. A brief Plenary Session begins the official business of this GA.
Thursday 9:15pm-11:00pm —Annual Meeting—
124 Youth Caucus Business Meeting I
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
Thursday 10:00pm-12:00am —Dance—
125 Reception and Latin/Caribbean Dance
Planning Committee
Latin/Caribbean Music: Non-stop dance with hot rhythms like Mambo, Salsa, Merengue, Ska, Reggae, Cumbia, Cha Cha, Rumba, Guaracha, etc. Bring comfortable shoes and your best footwork, because it will be hard to stop dancing. Hasta la Vista.
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