The final GA Program will be mailed to everyone whose registration
is received in the GA Office by May 7, 1999. Some changes may
occur to the events listed below. See final Program for event locations.

THURS 2:00pm-4:00pm

--Orientation--

101 General Assembly Orientation
Planning Committee
Your first GA? Haven't been in a while? Want to learn more about Salt Lake City? This is the place for you! Designed to provide an overview of GA, this orientation will also describe the plenary proccess and give you guidance in where to turn for assistance during GA.

THURS 4:30pm-5:45pm

--District In-Gathering--

102 Central Mass and Conneticut Valley District In-Gathering
Central Mass District

103 District In-Gathering
Central Midwest District

104 Florida District In-Gathering
Florida District

105 Joseph Priestley District In-Gathering
Joseph Priestley District

106 Mid-South District In-Gathering
Mid-South District

107 Mountain Desert District In-Gathering
Mountain Desert District

108 District In-Gathering
New Hampshire/Vermont District

109 District In-Gathering
Pacific Central District

110 Pacific Southwest District In-Gathering
Pacific Southwest District

111 Prairie Star District In-Gathering
Prairie Star District
Speaker: Chris Greene
Nancy Heege

112 Southwest District In-Gathering
Southwest District

113 St. Lawrence District In-Gathering
St. Lawrence District

114 Thomas Jefferson Distirct In-Gathering
Thomas Jefferson District

--Orientation--

115 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: Rhoda Whitney

--Orientation--

116 Young Adult Caucus Orientation
Young Adult Caucus
Come talk and find out about the many great programs, workshops, worships, and social activities for young adults (ages 18-35) at GA! Can't make it? Then plan to attend the Youth-Young Adult Reception from 9:00 to 10:00 PM tonight at the Shilo Inn, Wasatch Room, 7th floor.
Speaker: Rob Cavenaugh
Joey Lyons

--Orientation--

117 Youth Caucus Orientation and Sponsor Training
YRUU
Youth Caucus is an opportunity for youth to meet, organize, and discuss GA business. Youth and advisors attending GA are encouraged to attend this fun and informative orientation session. Sponsors are required to attend a brief training.

--Orientation--

118 Orientation to General Assembly Choir
Planning Committee
Welcome to the GA Choir! This orientation is your opportunity to meet this year's choir director, Scott Ward, and begin preparing the music the choir will present at the GA Closing Celebration.

THURS 6:00pm-7:00pm

--Opening--

119 Banner Carriers
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.

THURS 7:00pm-9:00pm

--Opening--

120 Opening Celebration and Plenary I
Planning Committee
Join in the festivities opening the 38th Annual General Assembly. We celebrate with a Native American greeting, chalice lighting, the spectacular Banner Parade, music, singing, film and the spoken word. A brief Plenary Session follows, with adoption of the Rules of Procedure and welcoming new congregations. Socialize afterwards at the Reception. Cash bar available.

THURS 9:00pm-10:00pm

--Reception--

Reception following Opening Ceremony
Planning Committee
A chance to mingle, renew old aquaintances and make new. Refreshments available.

THURS 10:00pm-12:00am

--Dance--

121 Big Band Dance
Planning Committee
Two dance floors this year, each with distinctive music! Flash back to the sounds of the big band era and dance your favorite fox trot, waltz or tango, with live music by the 18-member Weber State Swing Band.

--Dance--

122 Afro-Fusion Dance
Planning Committee
Afro-Fusion Music: dance music featuring the finest African dance music and the fusion with other styles, including Afro-Latino, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Celtic, as well as lots of soul.

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