Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
#1001 Inside Scoop for Delegates: GA Social Witness Process
Commission on Social Witness, UUA
Orientation:
America's Center
Ferrara Theater
(1411)
Learn about the UUA Social Witness Process (SOC, SAI, AIW). Find out what happens at each plenary and waht to do between plenaries (mini-assemblies, offering amendments, workshops, award-winning worship) to get the most out of GA and be an effective delegate representing your congregation. Bring your questions, ideas, and concerns.
David May
/ Rev. Susan M. Smith
Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
#1002 Small Group Ministry Orientation
Small Group Ministry
Orientation:
America's Center
275
(450)
Small Group Ministy? Covenant groups are modled and used at GA for the attendees. You will be placed in a group which you will touch base with during the conference. The intent is not to create the depth of such a group in a congrgation but to have you experience how such groups work and have you benefit from a meaningful community while at GA.
Wednesday 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
#1003 GA Choir Orientation and Rehearsal I
GA Planning Committee
Workshop:
America's Center
274
(450)
Join the GA Choir! The choir rehearses every day for 75 minutes and will sing at the Closing Celebration. $10 music fee. This year's director is Mimi Bornstein from the First Universalist Church in Rockland, ME. The accompanist is Susan Peck from Corvallis, OR.
Mimi Bornstein
/ Susan Peck
Wednesday 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
#1004 Youth and Sponsor Orientation
Young Religious UUs
Workshop:
America's Center
Room AB
(0)
Youth and parents/sponsors, come find out what the expectations are for you at General Assembly! You'll have an opportunity to learn more about the norms of behavior and to meet the Youth Caucus staff. This orientation is REQUIRED for all youth attending General Assembly and their parents/sponsors even if you do not plan on participating in Youth Caucus programming.
Wednesday 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
#1005 GA Orientation
GA Planning Committee
Orientation:
America's Center
Ferrara Theater
(1411)
Welcome to St. Louis and GA 2006! Come learn more about our host city and how to get the most out of this year’s GA. All questions answered! Information about the GA schedule, Plenary Sessions and the Commission on Social Witness (CSW) process. Recommended for first-timers and GA veterans alike.
Lynda Bluestein
/ Rev. Walt Wieder
Wednesday 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
#1006-1 Young Adult Orientation
Continental UU Young Adult Network
Orientation:
America's Center
240
(180)
Wednesday 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
#1006-2 Delegate and First Timers Orientation
Young Religious UUs
Workshop:
America's Center
Room AB
(0)
GA de-mystified! A special orientation for youth who are congregational delegates or who are attending GA for the first time.
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1007 Ballou Channing District In-Gathering
Ballou Channing District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
261
(125)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1008 Central Midwest District Ingathering
Central Midwest District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
276
(450)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1009 CLF In-Gathering
Church of the Larger Fellowship
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
262
(125)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1010 Clara Barton District Ingathering
Clara Barton District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
264
(250)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1011 Florida District In-Gathering
Florida District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
226
(275)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1012 Heartland District Ingathering
Heartland District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
229
(270)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1013 JPD Ingathering
Joseph Priestley District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
223
(275)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1014 Massachusetts Bay District In-Gathering
Massachusetts Bay District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
221
(275)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1015 Metro New York District In-Gathering
Metropolitan New York District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
228
(275)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1016-1 Mountain Desert District In-Gathering
Mountain Desert District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
260
(250)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1016-2 Mid-South District Ingathering
Mid-South District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
227
(275)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1017 New Hampshire/Vermont and Northeast Districts In-Gathering
Northeast and New Hampshire/Vermont Districts
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
266
(125)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1018 Ohio-Meadville District In-Gathering
Ohio-Meadville District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
230
(180)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1019 Pacific Central District In-Gathering
Pacific Central District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
224
(265)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1020 Pacific Northwest District In-Gathering
Pacific Northwest District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
265
(125)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1021 Pacific Southwest District In-Gathering
Pacific Southwest District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
220
(270)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1022 Prairie Star District In-Gathering
Prairie Star District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
222
(275)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1023 Southwest District Ingathering
Southwest District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
267
(250)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1024 St. Lawrence District In-Gathering
St. Lawrence District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
231
(150)
Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
#1025 Thomas Jefferson District In-Gathering
Thomas Jefferson District
District In-Gathering:
America's Center
225
(265)
Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
#1026 Wednesday FUN TIMES
Young Religious UUs
Workshop:
America's Center
Room AB
(0)
FUNTIMES: Folks Unanimously Networking To Image, Manage, and Execute Sessions. These are the Youth Caucus business meetings!!! We call 'em FUN TIMES BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THEY ARE! And you don't even have to be a delegate to attend. All are invited to come to our business meetings.
Erin Wissink
/ Amelia Harati
Wednesday 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
#1027 Congregational Presidents Welcome Reception
President and Moderator, UUA
Congregational Presidents:
Renaissance Grand
Majestic Ballroom ABC
(0)
This is a private reception being hosted by UUA President William Sinkford to welcome and greet the congregational presidents who are attending. If your congregation does not have a "President," this reception is meant for the highest elected lay leader (Board President, Prudential Chair, etc.) only. The invitation does not include family members or other congregational delegates.
Rev. William Sinkford
Wednesday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
#1028 Banner Registration and Staging Area
GA Planning Committee
Banner Staging:
America's Center
Second Floor Atrium
(0)
Banner carriers participating in the Opening Celebration should promptly gather here with banners and poles to register banners for hanging and line up for the parade. Poles will be available here for purchase. Please make other arrangements to secure purses or other valuables.
Wednesday 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
#1029 Opening Celebration and Plenary 1
GA Planning Committee
Opening Celebration:
America's Center
Hall 3
(0)
Celebrate our UU welcoming traditions as we meet at the confluence of two great rivers. Move to the music of The Jazz Edge Orchestra during the Banner Parade ? this is our Annual Meeting of Congregations. Welcome new congregations during opening plenary with Moderator Gini Courter. Welcome to General Assembly 2006!
Wednesday 10:00 pm - 10:30 pm
#1030 Sharing of Joys and Concerns
GA Planning Committee
Worship:
America's Center
200
(0)
A gathering centered around reflection on the day's experiences and sharing of joys and
concerns around these experiences, led by the chaplain and a member of the Planning
Committee.
Wednesday 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
#1031 Young Adult Worship #1
Continental UU Young Adult Network
Worship:
Renaissance Grand
Landmark Ballroom 5 & 6
(0)
You are invited to worship with the Young Adult Caucus with the goal of moving to right relations with ourselves and accepting our many identities.
Andrew Tripp
Wednesday 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
#1032 Wednesday Entertainment
GA Planning Committee
Evening Entertainment:
Renaissance Grand
Landmark Ballroom 1234
(0)
Dance off your traveling blues with DJ Smurf, spinning the best in electronica, house, and techno. DJ Smurf is a Sarajevo born, St. Louis bred DJ, who has been performing regularly all around the St. Louis area.
Wednesday 11:00 pm - 11:45 pm
#1033 Wednesday Night Youth Worship
Young Religious UUs
Worship:
America's Center
Room AB
(0)
Youth come together in a community-based worship every night. All are welcome to the youth worship to explore spirituality in a welcoming and loving community. Remember that this is a sacred space, please be respectful.
Florence Dickerson
/ Charlie Burke