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Friday 7:00am - 7:30am

—Worship—
2001 Morning Spiritual Practices (Friday)
Radisson Buade
Planning Committee
For those who enjoy beginning each day in a spiritual way, come join in as our chaplains lead us in a variety of spiritual practices.

Friday 8:00am - 8:30am

—Worship—
2002 Friday Morning Worship
Centre des congrès 200ABC
Planning Committee
Join in the spirit of worship and community at this all-GA worship service. The worship leader is the Rev. Ray Drennan, Minister of the Unitarian Church of Montréal, QC, Canada. His subject: "Our Forgotten Francophone Founder."
Speaker: Rev. Ray Drennan

Friday 8:30am - 12:00pm

—Plenary—
2003 Plenary II
Centre des congrès 200ABC
Planning Committee
Come to Plenary and participate in the business of the UUA, as either a delegate or an observer. Hear reports from the President of the UUA, the Board of Trustees, and the Finance Committee. There is also a session on Beacon Press. Refer to the Agenda book for details on the specific items to be addressed today.

Friday 12:45pm - 2:00pm

—Annual Meeting—
2004 Aspire Ministry Students Open House and Annual Meeting
Hilton Le Villeray
ASPIRE (Ministerial Students)
Ingathering and Annual Meeting for members and all interested UU ministry students. This will be an Open House with refreshments and conversation. All are welcome. There will be a brief Annual Meeting and Election of Officers.
Speakers: Margaret Beckman & Lyn Burton

—Annual Meeting—
2005 Articulating (Y)our Faith
Centre des congrès 303A
Continental UU Young Adult Network
Articulating (Y)OUR Faith is a curriculum designed to help UUs of all ages, particularly young adults and youth, talk about Unitarian Universalism knowledgeably in response to questions that are sometimes challenging or difficult to answer.
Speakers: Rev. Jaco ten Hove & Rev. Barbara Wells

—Lecture—
2006 Out of Context: Unitarian Theology Across Cultures
Centre des congrès 301B
Int'l Council Unitarians&Universalists
At a landmark symposium in 2001, Unitarian theologians from the UK, Transylvania, India, Canada, and the USA discussed how theology has developed in their historical, cultural, and social contexts. We will show video from the symposium and discuss the implications for American Unitarian Universalism. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speaker: Rev. Jill McAllister

—Lecture—
2007 Spirituality, the Environment, and Future Generations
Centre des congrès 2000A
UU Network on Indigenous Affairs
Oren Lyons, traditional Faith keeper of the Turtle Clan of the Onondaga, draws on his traditional knowledge and life experience to speak about stewardship and the higher laws which keep our world in balance. Chief Lyons is recognized in the US and Canada as a respected spokesperson on behalf of indigenous people.
Speaker: Oren Lyons

—Lecture—
2008 Taking Retirement: A Beginner's Diary
Centre des congrès 304AB
UU Retired Ministers & Partners Ass'n
Carl Klaus, retired professor of nonfiction writing (University of Iowa) and author of the Beacon Press book, Taking Retirement, offers highlights from his experience of confronting the deeply disconcerting issues, posed by retirement, of identity and mortality. Books will be available for purchase and signing by author.
Speaker: Prof. Carl. H. Klaus

—Performance—
2009 The Creative Connection
Centre des congrès 2000D
Planning Committee Sponsored
In this inspiring performance of song, movement, and poetry, singer/song-writer Emily Melcher demonstrates and discusses how we can use our creativity to connect with ourselves and each other, grow as individuals, share ourselves with one another, and foster community in our UU congregations.
Speaker: Emily Melcher

—Workshop—
2010 Are You Ready for an Administrator?
Centre des congrès 206A
Association of UU Administrators
Explore the process for the small/midsize church of hiring the first church administrator including: benefit to church, position requirements, advertising to find the right person, and job description. The nuts and bolts information on setting up a church office and hiring an administrator.

—Workshop—
2011 Being a Board Religiously
Centre des congrès 302A
Board of Trustees, UUA
The UUA Board of Trustees has made a concerted effort to approach its work covenantally, striving to maintain right relations, spiritual grounding, and accountability to mission. Board members will reflect on this exper-ience, and invite dialogue on the difficulties and rewards of creating covenantal community on a board.
Speaker: Rev. Linda Olson Peebles

—Workshop—
2012 Social Justice Endeavors With UU Children
Centre des congrès 302B
Religious Education Dept, UUA
There are many ways to engage children in social justice programs. We'll explore learning activities that affirm and celebrate multicultural diversity, opportunities that promote understanding, and strategies that foster equity and justice. Come and integrate these ideas, programs, and strategies into your religious education program and UU community.
Speakers: Jacqui James & Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer

—Workshop—
2013 Legacies of Catholic Childhood
Centre des congrès 2000B
Beacon Press
Rev. Marilyn Sewell and Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt will read their essays from their new collection, Resurrecting Grace: Remembering Catholic Childhoods, and offer reflect-ions and discussion on the special legacies of Catholicism for UUs.
Speakers: Rev. Marilyn Sewell & Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt

—Workshop—
2014 Creating Beloved Community: An Alternative Approach to Conflict
Centre des congrès 2001B
Mountain Desert District
Conflict is inevitable in congregations but we don't always handle it well. All Souls Unitarian Church in Colorado Springs decided to try a different approach and, in an ongoing process, created a Covenant of Beloved Community. The covenant, the process, and resources will be shared in this workshop. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ellen Johnson-Fay

—Workshop—
2015 Discovering Your Lay Ministry
Centre des congrès 204A
Society for the Larger Ministry
Discover a "ministerial way of being" - a way of increasing our fulfillment and effectiveness by offering ministerial presence and witness in our daily lives. Lay ministry isn't about adding a new layer of obligations to busy schedules: it's about living our priorities. Explore how living more joyfully serves others.
Speaker: Rev. Cathleen Cox McCarroll

—Workshop—
2016 Study/Action Issues (SAIs) for 2002-2004
Centre des congrès 205AB
Commission on Social Witness
Advocates for the five proposed Study/Action Issues (SAIs) present their issues and answer questions. UU Congregations narrowed the field of proposed SAIs from 7 to 5. Now this is your chance to help advocates hone their presentations in preparation for the selection of the 2002-2004 SAI at Saturday morning's plenary.
Speakers: Rev. Barbara Child & Rev. Richard Nugent

—Workshop—
2017 Investment Planning 101
Centre des congrès 201AB
Compensation/Benefits/Pension Comm.
Attractive short-term and long-term investments, inside and outside the UUA Retirement Plan. Especially designed for persons who don't want to spend their lives worrying about the stock market.
Speakers: Michelle Turchetti & Rev. Ralph Mero

—Workshop—
2018 Black Empowerment Controversy Video History Project
Centre des congrès 201C
Massachusetts Bay District
The project is now two years into a three-year time line. We will discuss this project to archive the Witness of first-hand participants in the events of 1967 - 1974. Where are we, what have we done, what work remains before the final presentation at the 2003 General Assembly. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speakers: Ronald Cordes & Mildred Seaborn

—Workshop—
2019 The Future of Interweave
Centre des congrès 207
Interweave
At Convo2002 in Las Vegas, we began revisioning Interweave and what we can offer to our members, to our chapters, to the UUA, and to the world. Come join our conversation and help shape the future of Interweave.
Speaker: Rev. Jane Dwinell

—Workshop—
2020 Thinking About Ministry
Centre des congrès 2001A
Ministry Dept, UUA
This is a workshop for those who are considering ministry as a vocation. Whether you are tentative or deter-mined, this is your opportunity to ask questions, find out about the process, and meet others who are thinking about ministry.
Speaker: Rev. Ellen Brandenburg

—Workshop—
2021 Between Sundays: Spiritual Self-Care for All Ages
Centre des congrès 203
Church of the Larger Fellowship
Since 1944, the Church of the Larger Fellowship has helped UUs practice religion and further their religious education wherever they find themselves. A panel of CLFers will describe their experiences with distance learning, home-based RE, and flying solo as a UU. CLF's new website, Between Sundays, will be premiered.
Speaker: Betsy Hill Williams

—Workshop—
2022 Drug Policy Alternatives: Changing our Failing Drug Laws
Centre des congrès 202
UUs for Drug Policy Reform
Before voting on this year's drug policy Statement of Conscience, don't miss this presentation. The panelists will describe the disastrous effects of the drug war and, most importantly, a variety of realistic and compassionate alternative policies. These captivating speakers will help UUs take the most helpful course of action. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speakers: Judge James Gray & Sanho Tree

—Workshop—
2023 Moving Apart; Together with Joy
Centre des congrès 205C
Planning Committee Sponsored
July 1, 2002 brings a major change in the relationship between the CUC and the UUA. The Transition Teams will explain the by-law changes on this GA agenda, details of the transition and explore continuing connections between the UUA and the CUC.
Speakers: Rev. Brian Kiely & Rev. Tracey Robinson-Harris

—Workshop—
2024 Words for the Holy: Writing as Spiritual Practice
Centre des congrès 303B
Skinner House Books
How can your writing be a prayer? When soul is present in your writing, how do you know? How can paying attention to the particular open you to the universal and lasting? Shaffer, author of Instructions in Joy, a new UUA meditation manual, explores writing as spiritual practice. Repeats Sunday at 1:00pm.
Speakers: Nancy Shaffer & Patricia Frevert

—Workshop—
2025 Celebrate 25 Years of UU Women & Religion
Centre des congrès 206B
UU Women & Religion
Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 1977 Women and Religion Resolution which moved us to a deeper understanding of our own UU patriarchal traditions. Implementation of this radical resolution initiated by laywomen yielded a new hymnal, revised Principles, new rituals and curricula, and encouraged us to be spiritually transformed.
Speakers: Lucile Longview & Rosemary Matson

—Workshop—
2026 Cultural Appropriation in our Faith and Spirituality
Centre des congrès 204B
Religious Education Dept, UUA
YRUU is dedicated to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression work. Part of that is getting a clearer understanding of how we can take part in cultural appropriation without even knowing it. This workshop will be a beginning step, for individuals and for our faith as a whole.

—Workshop—
2027 Model Economic Development Programs for Partner Churches
Centre des congrès 301A
Project Harvest Hope
Unitarians and Universalists in other regions of the world are often economically disadvantaged as well as a religious minority. Some North American partners have supported economic development programs with their partner congregation as way to address economic justice and long term survival. Come and learn what works and what doesn't.
Speakers: Catherine Cordes & Rev. Rob Eller-Isaacs

—Workshop—
2028 World Art and the Five Universal Shapes
Hilton Portneuf + St. Foy
Planning Committee Sponsored
This workshop is based on a dynamic book by Angeles Arrien. View symbols and shapes common to cultures found worldwide. Learn about their universal meanings, participate in a hands-on art activity, and discover a method for better understanding and for more effective communication.
Speaker: Amy Kindred

—Workshop—
2029 Presentation of Skinner Award-Winning Social Justice Sermon
Centre des congrès 208AB
Faith in Action Dept, UUA
Named for Clarence Skinner, this award is presented to the preacher who best expresses "the social implications of Unitarian Universalism". This year's chosen sermon, "The Law of Love," presents a Universalist critique of the death penalty. Award winner: Edmund Robinson from Wakefield, MA.
Speaker: Rev. Edmund Robinson

Friday 2:30pm - 3:45pm

—Annual Meeting—
2030 UUMPs (UU Ministers’ Partners) Annual Meeting
Centre des congrès 303B
UU Ministers' Partners
Annual meeting of the UUMPs. A short business meeting followed by discussion. New partners are especially welcome.
Speaker: Mark Gibbons

—Hearing—
2031 Beacon Press and the UUA's Mission
Centre des congrès 206B
Board of Trustees, UUA
What is the role of Beacon Press in our Mission? What are the costs and benefits of maintaining our own publishing house? A panel of Administration, Beacon Press, and Board leaders will share their views and hear yours in more depth than a plenary report and discussion can afford.
Speakers: Kay Montgomery & Larry Ladd

—Lecture—
2032 Applying Ideas from Process Theology in Our Lives
Centre des congrès 202
UU Process Theology Network
Five members of the Network will share stories about how their lives have been influenced by Process Theology. UU Process Theologians Adams, Hartshore, Loomer, and Weiman thought the paradigm could make a difference in how we participate in and relate to the world and God. The Network's annual meeting will follow.
Speakers: Marge Keip & Barbara Keiller

—Hearing—
2033 "Is There Unity in Our Diversity?"
Centre des congrès 302A
Commission on Appraisal
UUs struggle to articulate a basis for unity, conflicted and contradicted by a desire to remain "open." The new study of the Commission on Appraisal will look at the dimensions of theological diversity. Is there a common core that unites us. Come join us for discussion and input.

—Hearing—
2034 Mini-Assembly on Proposed Statement of Conscience
Centre des congrès 2000A
Commission on Social Witness
This mini-assembly is your only opportunity to proposeamendments to the proposed 2002 UUA Statement of Conscience initially entitled, "Alternatives to the War on Drugs." A copy of this document can be found on the CSW website at www.uua.org/csw and in the final GA Agenda book.
Speakers: Chris Trace & Rev. Richard Nugent

—Lecture—
2035 The Nature of Racism: The Ideological Perspective
Centre des congrès 2001A
Planning Committee Sponsored
This lecture-discussion consists of three parts: an overview of the historical and ideological nature of racism, a focus on responses to the presentation and on sharing other approaches, and finally, personal witnessing about anti-racist exper-iences or anti-racist desires. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speakers: Dr. Finley C. Campbell & Dr. Roberta Lammers-Campbell

—Lecture—
2036 Canadian Connections: The Ursuline Convent and Women’s Education
Centre des congrès 301B
UU Women's Federation
Learn about the Ursuline convent, the first school for girls in North America. Established in 1639 by French nuns, it still attracts students from diverse backgrounds. The nearby Marie de L’Incarnation Centre and statues sym-bolize the continuous connections with contemporary issues about women and education, which we can discuss.
Speakers: Sister Gabrielle Noel & Dr. E.L. (Betty) Donaldson

—Workshop—
2037 What's It Really Like?
Centre des congrès 301B
Lambda Ministers Guild
Bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender (BGLT) people are accepted in our congregations. Same with BGLT clergy -- right? Come hear a panel of BGLT minister talk about their experiences as UU clergy.

—Workshop—
2038 Congregational Endowments: Adoption, Care, and Feeding
Centre des congrès 205AB
Development Dept, UUA
Interactive session on the purpose, administration, and fund-raising options for an endowment fund in a religious community. Designed for congregations establishing a new fund as well as those that want an existing fund to be more effective. Topics include sample bylaws, guidelines for committees and administration, bequests. Handouts and Q&A.
Speakers: Marcy Bailey-Adams & Dr. Wayne B. Clark

—Workshop—
2039 The Most Important Voice
Centre des congrès 205AB
Planning Committee Sponsored
What we sing together, and how we sing it, shapes the tone and quality of worship. That's why the congregational voice is the most important voice in the service. This will be a song-filled workshop, with emphasis on how to get the most out of our UU songs and hymns.
Speaker: Joyce Poley

—Workshop—
2040 Taking Our Faith to the Market
Centre des congrès 203
Communications Dept, UUA
This presentation merges the widely accepted Customer Decision Making Path that guides marketers of products, and the traditional steps needed to attract/assimilate newcomers into a congregation, into a presentation that helps congregational leaders employ strategic outreach and decision making techniques that will reach out to newcomers and grow congregations.
Speaker: Deborah Weiner

—Workshop—
2041 Introduction to Campus Lay Chaplaincy
Centre des congrès 201AB
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services, UUA
Interested in providing an intentional and consistent spiritual and organi-zational presence for a campus ministry program? We will teach basic practices and functions for campus lay chaplains, focusing on practical activities and actions you can take home. Campus Chaplains may be students, lay leaders or religious professionals.
Speaker: Joseph Lyons

—Workshop—
2042 Linking Our Investments with UU Principles and Purposes
Centre des congrès 207
Cmte. Socially Responsible Investing
As faith-based investors, we want more than just financial returns from our investments. We want to direct our money to places where our values are recognized and acted upon. How can this linkage be made? A growing number of resources are available, but how can we sort out these ideas?
Speakers: Jim Gunning & Lucia Santini Field

—Workshop—
2043 Growth Resources for Mid-Size Congregations
Centre des congrès 204A
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services, UUA
Mid-size congregations face unique challenges. Learn more about nego-tiating size transitions and resources available from the UUA (continental and district offices). This workshop is for ministers and members of congre-gations with 150-550 members. UUA Growth Consultants will co-present.
Speaker: Margaret L. Beard

—Workshop—
2044 USSS Sermon/Worship Awards, Reception and Annual Meeting
Hilton Courville + Montmorency
Unitarian Sunday School Society
The Unitarian Sunday School Society invites you to its Worship Service where the 2002 award-winning Religious Education Adult Sermon and Intergenerational Worship will be presented. A reception, co-sponsored by the UUA RE Department, and the USSS Annual Meeting will directly follow the presentations.
Speakers: Marta Valentin & Susan McCowin

—Workshop—
2045 GA Choir Rehearsal I
Centre des congrès 208AB
Planning Committee
All singers are welcome to join the choir at this rehearsal in preparation for the Closing Celebration. The directors are Dan Boyce from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Sally B. Murphy from Victoria, British Columbia. The accompanists are Sandra Hunt from Montreal, Quebec and Leon Burke from St. Peters, Missouri.

—Workshop—
2046 Empowering the Oppressed: The UU Holdeen India Program
Centre des congrès 2001BC
Holdeen India Program
The UUHIP works with India's most excluded and oppressed peoples: women; dalits, so-called "untouch-ables" who fall outside the caste system; and the adivasis or tribals who are India's indigenous peoples, especially migrant, bonded and landless agricultural laborers. UUHIP supports their efforts to participate fully in the life of India.
Speakers: Rev. Olivia Holmes & Katharine Sreedhar

—Workshop—
2047 Let's Hear It For Fair Compensation Congregations!
Centre des congrès 205C
Council on Church Staff Finances
Find out how your society can be honored as a Fair Compensation Congregation, what this means, and how to make it happen. Presented by a panel of volunteer laypersons who are District Compensation Consultants.
Speakers: Brad Brown & Ron Green

—Workshop—
2048 Strangers in a Strange Land
Centre des congrès 2000B
Planning Committee Sponsored
Petr will ponder various aspects of being a stranger, the dilemma of alienation and intimacy. In his "musical sermon" Petr will introduce his experimental preaching style where narrations are interspersed with music. Using electric guitar, sound processors, found instruments and looping devices Petr and the audience will create a musical soundscape.
Speaker: Rev. Petr Dolak

—Workshop—
2049 & 3013 Green Sanctuary Program Workshop
Centre des congrès 206A
Seventh Principle Project
The congregation-based Green Sanctuary Program is gaining momen-tum for integrating environmental values into theology, spirituality and justice through study and action. This workshop provides a forum to gather ideas, answer questions, and share experiences for those interested in exploring how to initiate this exciting program in their congregation. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speakers: Katherine Jesch & Rev. Clare Butterfield

—Workshop—
2050 Grass Roots Organizing: How Can We Do It?
Centre des congrès 302B
Moderator, UUA
Grass roots organizing blends neigh-boring interfaith communities with local impoverished and disenfranchised people. In working together they pres-sure governing bodies to meet the social justice demands of the poor. Come learn why and how. Join other UUs in expanding this powerful tool for leveraging social change.
Speakers: Diane Olson & Rev. Meg Riley

—Workshop—
2051 Women’s Voices of Liberation: A Dialogue
Centre des congrès 301A
Ministerial Sisterhood UU
An opportunity to dialogue with women of various traditions offering different perspectives on living in relationship with each other and the earth. Rev. Danielle DiBona, Rev. Patricia Jimenez, Dale Dione, and Krista Taves will speak from their experiences and invite dialogue.
Moderator: Rev. Audrey W. Vincent, President, MSUU.

—Workshop—
2052 Supporting Social Action on a Regional Basis
Centre des congrès 303A
Promise Massachusetts Children
For more than a decade, UUs involved in Social Action in Massachusetts have been meeting to talk about projects and strategies and to lend moral support. Talking with each other has strength-ened our resolve. Meet other activists and join in a discussion of all our work!
Speakers: Becky Richardson & Judy Zacek John Cameraon & Mildred Seaborn of the UU Social Action Coordinating Committee of Eastern Massachusetts

—Workshop—
2053 Designing A Boy-Friendly Religious Education Program
Centre des congrès 204B
UU Men's Network
In many UU churches, boys stop coming to church school early. Many of the boys who do show up make trouble. What can parents, teachers, and other RE leaders do to make their schools boyfriendly -- without short-changing girls? You bring frustrations and success stories. We'll offer ideas and inspiration.
Speakers: Neil Chethik & Rev. Greg Stewart

—Workshop—
2054 Intergenerational Worship
Centre des congrès 304AB
Family Matters Task Force
How long can a four year old be in worship? What resources can we use that speak to everyone? How do we get adults to see this as important? This workshop will focus on these questions and more (including yours) as we explore ways to create and improve intergenerational worship.
Speakers: Rev. Pat Hoertdoerfer & Rev. Keith Kron

Friday 4:15pm - 5:30pm

—Annual Meeting—
2055 Young Adult Caucus Meeting I
Hilton Bélair & Beaumont
Continental UU Young Adult Network
Come find out what the movers and shakers in the 18-35 year old age range think of the issues being tackled on the plenary floor. A forum to discuss, debate, pool knowledge and determine whether to take a stand as concerned individuals or as a caucus.
Speakers: Miles Erickson & Catherine Blue

—Annual Meeting—
2056 SPP Annual Meeting: A Green Sanctuary Celebration
Centre des congrès 206A
Seventh Principle Project
Lift your voice in song and celebrate with us in recognizing the outstanding achievements of the first official Green Sanctuary congregations. Meet Seventh Principle Project Board members and other activists and share ideas for healing our world.

—Hearing—
2057 Creating Accessible Congregations
Centre des congrès 205C
Accessibilities Committee, UUA
The mission of the Accessibilities Committee is to dismantle ableism through advocacy, action, and education. Join the Committee for an update. Share concerns, suggestions, and success stories to help meet the goal of achieving universal access for all persons of all mental, emotional, and physical abilities in the UUA.
Speakers: Dr. Helen Bishop & Cathe Carpenter

—Hearing—
2058 Mini-Assembly: Bylaws and Business Resolutions
Centre des congrès 302A, 302B, 303A, 303B
Planning Committee
This is your opportunity to discuss and propose changes to bylawamendments and business resolutions in a small group setting before they come to the Plenary floor. All are welcome.

—Lecture—
2059 Envisioning the Beloved Community
Centre des congrès 204A
New MA Universalist Convention
Liberal theologians often use the term "beloved community" to mean some-thing like what Jesus meant by "the Kingdom of God." What has it meant for Universalists historically, and what could it mean for Unitarian Univer-salists in the 21st century? Come to this interactive presentation and help envision it. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speakers: Rev. Edmund Robinson & James Sherblom

—Lecture—
2060 Conscience and Complicity: Confessions of the Liberal Ministry
Centre des congrès 205AB
Urban Church Coalition
Jenkin Lloyd Jones Lecture: Rob Eller-Isaacs is co-minister of Unity Church Unitarian in St. Paul, Minnesota. As urban extension ministers he and his wife Janne spent eighteen years restoring the Oakland Church. His lecture will highlight the tensions between who we are and who we say we are.
Speaker: Rev. Rob Eller-Issacs

—Lecture—
2061 SGM: Healing the World Ten at a Time
Centre des congrès 206B
Southwest District
From Maine to California and Texas to Canada, Covenant Group Ministries are bringing new depth to our communities of free religion. Southwestern leaders of this movement will be joined by practitioners from over the continent in a review of what has been learned and what is ahead.
Speakers: Rev. Robert L. Hill & Thandeka

—Workshop—
2062 Start, Nurture and Grow a YRUU Youth Group
Centre des congrès 204B
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.

—Workshop—
2063 Youth & Young Adult Ministry Sunday: Funding Our Vision
Centre des congrès 203
Development Dept, UUA
Has your congregation planned yours yet? Join us to learn about this continental-wide effort to raise $2 million to support youth, campus and young adult ministries. We’ll share resources to help your congregation hold a successful Youth and Young Adult Ministry Sunday, including fundraising strategies, sermon, worship and publicity resources. Program Repeats Sunday at 1:00pm.
Speakers: Rev. Terry Sweetser & Alison Miller

—Lecture—
2064 United Nations' Role in Post-Taliban Afghanistan
Centre des congrès 201C
UU United Nations Office
Rev. Ben Bortin, UU-UNO President, will present information about UN involvement in Afghanistan and how UUs can help. Program will include first Greely Award Sermon, "The Goal of World Community with Peace, Liberty and Justice for All" presented by Rev. Dr. Stephen Furrer, Sante Fe, NM.
Speakers: Rev. Ben Bortin & Rev. Dr. Stephen Furrer

—Workshop—
2065 Who are the Unitarian Universalist Christians?
Centre des congrès 301A
Magi Network
Event 1 in the UU Christian Journey at GA. Sure you've heard of Channing, Parker, and the rest, but the Christian spirit is alive, thriving and growing in today's UUism. Come hear four contemporary UU Christians share their perspective on their faith and its place in the movement. Q&A follow. Program Repeats Monday at 3:15pm.

—Workshop—
2066 Leaders Wanted: Apply Within
Centre des congrès 2001A
Nominating Committee
Committee on Committees
Want to know how you can be involved in important elected and appointed positions within the UUA? Come hear representatives from the various committees and commissions about their work and how you might be a part of it. Experienced church and district leaders are particularly encouraged to attend.
Speakers: Young Kim & Rev. Calvin O. Dame

—Workshop—
2067 Welcoming What??? Aren't We Already That?!
Centre des congrès 304AB
Office of B/G/L/T Concerns, UUA
Join the Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Concerns staff while they give an overview of the Welcoming Congregation Program and share news on the recently released Welcoming Congregation II: Living the Welcoming Congregation. Time will be provided to ask and answer specific questions.
Speakers: Rev. Keith Kron & Mr. Barb Greve

—Workshop—
2068 Growing Your Congregation Through Adult Programming
Centre des congrès 2000B
Meadville Lombard Theological School
A "how to" workshop led by two Meadville Lombard faculty members. Practical suggestions about the importance of adult programming, getting an adult education program started, enlarging an existing adult education program, and training lay people in pastoral care. The Rev. Drs. Susan Harlow and Bill Murry. Program Repeats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speakers: Rev. Dr. Bill Murry & Rev. Dr. Susan Harlow

—Workshop—
2069 Free Trade: Who Really Stands to Gain?
Centre des congrès 301B
UU Community Ministry Center
Why have hundreds of thousands demonstrated in Seattle, Québec City, and Genoa to protest the unfairness of global trade agreements? Learn from speakers and a new video how to inform our congregations about the paradox of "free trade." Learn how we can influence trade policies and practices. Come join in!
Speakers: Rev. Marilyn Sewell & Kate Lore

—Workshop—
2070 "Gender Knot" Field Testers Find Patriarchy Perpetuates Oppressions
Centre des congrès 207
UU Women & Religion
A panel of leaders and participants reports recent experiences in field-testing the new course for UU adults and youth. The course examines religious roots of patriarchal systems, which distort human development and perpetuate militarism, sexism, racism, classism, and heterosexism. Partici-pants practice recognizing, confronting, and changing assum-ptions, attitudes, language, and behavior. Program Re-peats Saturday at 9:00am.
Speakers: Barbara Schonborn & Rosemary Matson

—Workshop—
2071 Drug Policy Alternatives: Reducing the Harm
Centre des congrès 202
UUs for Drug Policy Reform
Despite the negative consequences, does the drug war at least protect children and help addicts? To the contrary, the panelists will describe how prohibition actually makes matters worse. Learn about the "harm reduction" approach to drug education and treatment. Discover how non-punitive policies can make everyone more safe and healthy.
Speakers: Joyce Rivera & Eric Sterling

—Workshop—
2072 Making the UUA Retirement Plan Work for You
Centre des congrès 201AB
Society for Ministerial Relief
We'll help you with the details of working with the UUA's retirement plan. We'll answer questions about the day-to-day administration. How are participants enrolled? Who's eligible? What about contributions? What about getting money out at retirement? What funds are available under the Plan? A must for Ministers and Church Treasurers!
Speakers: Joyce Stewart & Nancy Chaddock

—Workshop—
2073 UUPCC - International Partnerships in New Places
Centre des congrès 201AB
UU Partner Church Council
Learn how UUA congregations are connecting with churches in new places such as India and the Philippines -- the challenges, the successes and how your congregation can make such a connection. There will be information about what makes partnerships work well in general including Transylvania, Hungary and the Czech Republic.
Speakers: Rev. Fred Muir & Rev. John Gibbons

—Workshop—
2074 Funding Our Faith
Centre des congrès 208AB
APF Continental Committee
Join us for the 2002 Annual Program Fund/UU Ministers Association Sermon Award worship service. The award recipient will deliver her/his sermon on creating and sustaining support for Unitarian Universalism, including financial commitment to affirming our faith, vision and values at the local, district and/or continental level.

—Workshop—
2075 UUSC Human Rights Forum and Reception
Hilton Panorama Plaines & Vieux Port
UU Service Committee
In this human rights forum, explore how you can help save millions of lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the US backed a brutal military dictatorship for 30 years. UUSC public policy director, Heather Foote, joins the discussion on holding all parties, including the US, accountable for peace.
Speakers: Imaculee Birhaheka & Sarah Ford

—Worship—
2076 Joie! Church of the Larger Fellowship Worship Service
Centre des congrès 2000D
Planning Committee Sponsored
Everyone is invited to the Church of the Larger Fellowship's worship service, featuring music by members of the Canadian Troupe V'la l'Bon Vent and preaching by the CLF's minister, Jane Rzepka. The CLF promotes Unitarian Universalism wherever a person is in the world. Come see what happens when we gather together.
Speakers: Rev. Jane Rzepka & Troupe V'la l'Bon Vent

Friday 7:00pm - 7:45pm

—Worship—
2077 Friday Evening Worship
Centre des congrès 200ABC
Planning Committee
Join in the spirit of worship and community at this all-GA worship service. The worship leader is the Rev. Dr. W. F. Wooden, Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, NY. His subject "Are We Having Fun Yet?"
Speaker: Rev. Dr. W.F. Wooden

Friday 8:30pm - 9:45pm

—Lecture—
2078 Mairead Maguire, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Centre des congrès 301B
UU Peace Fellowship
In accepting our UUPF Adin Ballou Award, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mairead Maguire will be speaking on the Peace People movement and progress in Northern Ireland. She will also discuss joint efforts with the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Tutu and other Nobel laureates to achieve a just and lasting peace world-wide.
Speakers: Mairead Maguire & Rev. Dennis Davidson

—Lecture—
2079 The American Creed
Centre des congrès 2000A
UU Service Committee
Rev. Forrest Church, Senior Minister of All Souls Church in Manhattan and widely published author, draws from historical sources and personal stories to explicate the significance of spirituality in the working of democracy and in the ultimate success of pluralism in the US. The lecture is followed by a reception.
Speakers: Rev. Forrest Church & Valora Washington

—Lecture—
2080 Theodore Parker's Brain Is Missing
Centre des congrès 303A
Collegium
Dean Grodzins, prize-winning author of the forthcoming American Heretic: Theodore Parker and Trancenden-talism (University of North Carolina Press, 2002) talks about Parker, the ad--venture of writing about him, the art of biography, and the search for Parker's lost brain.
Speaker: Dr. Dean Grodzins

—Lecture—
2081 The Global Reach of Universalism
Centre des congrès 206B
Murray Grove Association
The Sixteenth Annual John Murray Distinguished Lecture: The Unitarian Universalist World Is Changing. What is the role of Universalism in the new order of things? As the 7-year-old International Council of Unitarians and Universalists grows stronger and Canadian UUs take a great step toward autonomy, Universalism offers a saving message.
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mark Morrison-Reed

—Lecture—
2082 Sophia Fahs Lecture: Freedom in a Colonizing Culture
Centre des congrès 205AB
Liberal Religious Educators Ass’n.
Beverly Wildung Harrison, Professor Emerita at Union Theological Seminary, revisits the work and struggles of Sophia Fahs. Fahs, who deserves recognition not only as an educator but also as a pioneer of feminist ethics, was faced with the dilemma of sustaining genuinely critical religious liberality within the dominant Western world view.
Speaker: Beverly Wildung Harrison

—Lecture—
2083 Jeweled Net: Buddhist Reflections on the Interdependent Web
Centre des congrès 204A
UU Buddhist Fellowship
Zen teacher and Unitarian Universalist minister James Ford will explore the ancient Buddhist image of the Jeweled Net of Indra. We will reflect on how the insights of the Jeweled Net anticipates and may clarify our understanding of the Interdependent Web. A discussion will follow the lecture.
Speaker: Rev. James Ishmael Ford

—Lecture—
2084 The Requirements for Peace in Palestine
Centre des congrès 304AB
UUs for Justice in the Middle East
Hussein Ibish is the Communications Director for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC). He is a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times, has published chapters in several books, and has made over 2,000 radio and television appearances. Ibish has a PhD in Comparative Literature from UMass, Amherst.
Speaker: Hussein Ibish

—Lecture—
2085 Icelanders, Socialists and Prairie: UUism in Western Canada
Centre des congrès 205C
Western Canada District
The history of Unitarian Universalism on the Canadian prairies has been an unusual and curious blend of ethnicity, politics and geography. These factors resulted in "a unique community of congregations." As Western Canada District bids farewell to the UUA, we invite you to hear our story -- and our gratitude. Program Repeats Sunday at 1:00pm.
Speaker: Rev. Stefan Jonasson

—Performance—
2086 Economic Justice Jive: Congregations in Action
Centre des congrès 2000D
UUs for a Just Economic Community
Globalization - Drawing on years of experience, the speakers look at media from a Canadian perspective, high-lighting the cultural sovereignty of the corporate media. They will assess the strengths of various forms of media activism, suggesting ways that those committed to social justice can effect-ively challenge corporate media's power and biases.
Speakers: Wendy Lill & David Robinson

—Workshop—
2087 Small Group Ministry in a District Setting
Centre des congrès 301A
Northeast District
A panel of members from the Northeast District will show how Small Group Ministry has been applied in congregations, in extension, and in Religious Education in the Northeast District.
Speakers: Rev. Bill DeWolfe & Rev. Helen Zidowecki

—Workshop—
2088 Transitioning to Become a Larger Congregation
Centre des congrès 207
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services, UUA
Congregational culture includes identity, understanding of what size it is and wants to be. Congregational leaders may profess a desire to grow but the intentional decision to grow is not made. Or once growth occurs, organizational capacity is lacking. Focusing on congregations of 300 and larger, we will explore creating identities for intentional larger size ministries.
Speakers: Rev. Kenneth Brown & Dr. Angela Merkert

—Workshop—
2089 Formative Moments for Whole Generations
Centre des congrès 202
Family Matters Task Force
Is 9/11 the worst thing that has ever happened? As significant as this event is likely to be for today's youth as they mature, nearly all generations are molded by defining moments. We hope for a lively intergenerational exchange about how events of your generation shaped individual and communal values.
Speakers: Rev. Marni Harmony & Rev. Mary Higgins

—Workshop—
2090 The Excellent Music Program in Midsize/Large Churches
Centre des congrès 2001B
UU Musicians Network
Discover the elements of organizing an effective music program which thrives, inspires, ministers, and creates passionate advocates within the congregation. Explore practical tips on structures to consider and methods of building a solid base of congregational support. Bring your questions, concerns, and experiences.
Speaker: Dan Boyce

—Workshop—
2091 Preparing to Meet the MFC
Centre des congrès 2001A
Ministerial Fellowship Committee
This gathering is particularly for candidates who are anticipating their interview with the Ministerial Fellowship Committee. It is an opportunity to discuss the process, meet some of the committee members and think about vocational formation together.
Speaker: Phyllis Daniel

—Workshop—
2092 When the Drama Club is Not Enough
Centre des congrès 303B
Office of B/G/L/T Concerns, UUA
Educators, activists and authors Jeff Perrotti and Kim Wesheimer illustrate crisis situations - from verbal harassment to physical assaults - endured by BGLT students daily. Their book illustrates the importance of creating a safe school environment, and offers strategies for changing homophobic or exclusive environments into inclusive, accepting ones.
Speakers: Jeff Perrotti & Kim Wesheimer

—Workshop—
2093 Your UUA: Justice-Making Out in the World
Centre des congrès 201AB
International Relations Office, UUA
September 11th heightened our awareness of the tragedy and terror humans inflict on other humans and our resources. The UUA has a plan to work toward global peace and prosperity through economic develop-ment and models of partnership. Other faiths are joining us. Learn who, what, how, and why we work.
Speaker: Rev. Olivia Holmes

—Workshop—
2094 Puppet Making
Centre des congrès 2000C
Young Religious UUs
This workshop will be a hands on building and creating of large puppets.
Speaker: Alison Purcell

—Workshop—
2095 Religious Liberty Under Siege, 2002
Centre des congrès 302A
UUs for Religious Freedom
Author and church-state expert Edd Doerr will lead a workshop on abortion rights, tax aid for sectarian schools, religion in public schools, "charitable choice", the Religious Right, and other religious freedom problem areas. Program Repeats Sunday at 1:00pm.
Speaker: Edd Doerr

—Workshop—
2096 Theology of Ecology: Faith for Healing the Earth
Centre des congrès 206A
UU in the Pines, Inc.
Roger Gottlieb offers a powerful vision of possibilities that emerge when we connect religious vision with poli-tical action. Based on his new book Joining Hands: Religion and Politics Together for Social Change, he challenges us to put our faith to work with renewed commitment for healing the earth.
Speaker: Roger S. Gottlieb

—Worship—
2097 Soulful Sundown
Centre des congrès 208AB
Cong. Dist. Ext. Services, UUA
Sit down, stand up, open up and reach out through the power of love and justice shared through this Soulful Sundown celebration. Come to this vibrant and meaningful worship workshop with pianist/songstress Lily Sparks and Young Adults of Color.
Speakers: Dr. Kristen Harper & Lily Sparks

—Worship—
2098 CUUPS Annual Summer Solstice Ritual Extravaganza
Centre des congrès 2000B
Covenant of UU Pagans
The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans invites everyone to celebrate our UU unity in diversity with an Earth-centered celebration of the turning of the wheel of the year. The CUUPS Board will facilitate a worship service designed to engage the whole person - mind and body, intellect and heart.

—Worship—
2099 Shabbos Celebration
Centre des congrès 2000B
UUs for Jewish Awareness
UUs for Jewish Awareness will hold its customary observance of the beginning of the Jewish Sabbath; all are welcome!
Speaker: Rev. Elizabeth Lerner

Friday 10:15pm - 12:00am

—Coffee House—
2100 Youth and Young Adult Coffeehouse
Lowes Le Concorde Suzor Cote & Kriegoff
Planning Committee
Stories, songs, fun. You will be amazed at the talent from our youth and young adult performers. Food and beverages will be available.