Schedule for Monday, June 28, 2004
Monday 7:00 am
- 7:30 am
- Spiritual Practices -
Hyatt Regency
Shoreline
(200)
#5001
Monday Spiritual Practices
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.
Monday 8:30 am
- 9:45 am
- Worship -
Convention Center
204
(200)
#5002
Theme 1: Letting Our Light Shine: Skinner Sermon Award
Rev. Joshua Pawelek, the winner of the Clarence Skinner Sermon Award, will present “Until All Are Equal: Refusing to Sign Marriage Licenses.”
Rev. Joshua Pawelek
Rev. Rebecca Cohen
- Workshop -
Convention Center
308
(150)
#5003
Theme 5: Stewardship: Money Talks: Liberation, Listening, and Love
Do you think that talking to someone about how much they will give is embarrasing, disrespectful, or just plain rude? This workshop focuses on practical tools, personal values, and interpersonal dynamics of asking for a gift face-to-face with respect, style, and grace. Liberate the fundraiser in you!
Program is also offered on Monday at 2:00 pm.
Rev. Terry Sweetser
Kristen Fikkan
*** Youth Caucus Event ***
- Workshop -
Convention Center
Seaside A
(421)
#5004
Theme 7: Faith at All Ages: Youth Empowerment 101
The YRUU Program Specialist will provide an introduction to the elements of balanced youth programs and the philosophy of sharing leadership with the youth. Come learn tried and true ways to get everyone involved with empowering this generation of UU leaders…Because power shared is power squared!
Betty Jeanne Rueters-Ward
- Lecture -
Convention Center
101A
(200)
#5005
Faith in Action: Women Empowering Women
IALRW is one of the oldest women's organizations in the world. It funds among other things a literacy project for women in Ladakh, India, offering training in literacy and vocational skills to enable them to become selfsufficient. A chance to hear and see empowerment in action.
www.theopenmind.org.uk/IALRW
Akiko Sekini
Rev. Johanna Boeke
Susan Caravello
- Lecture -
Convention Center
201B
(180)
#5006
Unitarian Universalists as Peace Activists
As hegemonic US foreign policy and pre-emptive war fill the headlines, our responsibility for increased peace activism becomes even clearer. Dr. Larry Egbert (UUA Washington Office for Advocacy) will guide planning discussions on how we UUs, through our congregations and communities, can provide leadership in our quest for peace.
Dr. Larry Egbert
Rev. Dennis Davidson
- Workshop -
Convention Center
201A
(180)
#5007
California UU Legislative Ministry
Learn about a new state-wide advocacy ministry, and about how your congregation can help to set a UU public policy agenda in the California legislature. The 12,000 UUs in California can have a stronger voice in promoting public policies that reflect our UU values of justice, equity, and compassion.
www.cuulm.org
Rev. Lindi Ramsden
Karen Gunderson
- Workshop -
Convention Center
202C
(140)
#5008
What's Happening in Canada
Canada's laws have moved toward the liberal agenda in areas such as equal marriage; decriminalization of marijuana and peace. The Canadian Unitarian Council has actively supported this liberal agenda through Social Responsibility Monitoring Groups in these areas. Although only 45 congregations with 5200 members, the CUC has had unprecedented media coverage and consensus.
Program is also offered on Saturday at 11:00 am.
www.cuc.ca
Mary Bennett
Rev. Brian Kiely
- Workshop -
Convention Center
104B
(460)
#5009
Good Churching Is Intentional
Making worship meaningful, programs engaging and the governance structure effective and doing real work for social justice doesn't happen only at churches which magically get it right. It happens at churches just like yours! Heartland District congregations of all sizes share their good ideas which you can take home.
Connie Haas Zuber
Mary Andrus-Overley
- Workshop -
Convention Center
103A
(160)
#5010
Campus Ministry Outreach
Campus ministry is a significant outreach tool for our movement. UU Campus Ministries provide both ministry for our college bound youth and connet non-UU students on a quest for meaning and purpose with a faith that respects their journey. Learn strategies to do effective campus outreach in partnership with the UUA and C*UUYAN.
www.uua.org/ya-cm
Dr. Michael Tino
Kim Mason
Campus Ministry Advisory Committee
Ben Ernst
- Workshop -
Convention Center
302
(260)
#5011
Surviving Church Conflict: How Trained Teams Can Help
Conflict is a natural component of individual and institutional life, and important for some growth/change to occur. A panel of conflict team members from Pacific Central and Pacific Northwest Districts will share their approaches to managing conflict in UU congregations, and invite your involvement in identifying different levels of conflict.
Rev. Joy Atkinson
Rev. Margaret Keip
William Pryor
Richard Park
- Workshop -
Convention Center
Hall C
#5012
GA Choir Rehearsal IV
The 2004 GA choir continues to prepare music for the Monday evening Closing Celebration. This year's director is Dr. William Belan, First Unitarian Church of Los Angeles, CA. The accompanist is Dr. Raymond Egan of South Pasedena, CA.
- Workshop -
Convention Center
203C
(140)
#5013
Change the World Kids - Transforming Congregations and the World
The 'Change the World Kids' of the North Universalist Chapel in Woodstock, Vermont, are transforming communities, churches and our world. Projects range from providing service locally to individuals, to an international movement inviting youth to raise $1.5 million to permanently preserve 'Bosque Para Siempre,' a critical rain forest migratory corridor.
Nancy Nye
- Workshop -
Convention Center
203B
(150)
#5014
Financial Planning for Ministerial Families
How to avoid the financial difficulties many clergy families find themselves facing at the end of a minister's career.
Rev. Ralph Mero
Rev. Don Southworth
- Workshop -
Convention Center
202B
(150)
#5015
How Leadership School Can Help Your Congregation
Every congregation has challenges and opportunities. Learn how sending members to lay leadership training can help your congregation become more effective, more spiritual in its leadership practices, and more nurturing. School officials will speak and answer questions.
Rev. Rod Thompson
Barbara Nangle
Laura Shemick
- Workshop -
Convention Center
102C
(160)
#5016
Redesigning Fellowship - A Work in Progress
As the Ministerial Fellowship Committee works on the transition to awarding preliminary fellowship without categories of parish, community, and religious education, as the beginning of a lifelong process of professional development, and toward granting these specializations and others as part of the final fellowship process, we welcome discussion and feedback.
www.uuma.org
Rev. Stephan Papa
Rev. Jory Agate
Phyllis Daniel
Rev. James Zacharias
- Workshop -
Convention Center
101B
(200)
#5017
Fair Trade and Human Rights
Fair trade, as opposed to free trade, is about making sure that those who produce the goods are paid a living wage and work in conditions that reflect a concern for their worth and dignity. Learn how to support the growing fair trade movement.
www.uusc.org
Allison Kent
- Workshop -
Convention Center
203A
(140)
#5018
Are You the Opposite Gender, or Am I?
How do others shape our gender identity, whether we're predominantly female or male? Come with good humour to share personal histories and explore how to overcome prejudices. An education professor and a co-author of the course "Unraveling the Gender Knot" facilitate. Handouts will be provided to replicate this workshop back home.
www.uua.org/uuwf
Dr. E. Lisbeth Donaldson
Dr. Barbara Schonborn
- Workshop -
Convention Center
202A
(140)
#5019
If You Offer It, Will They Come?
Since 1997, the Wright Tavern Center for Spiritual Renewal has become an "uncommon school" for the members of First Parish in Concord . Director Caroline McCloy shares lessons learned from her experiences in planing and delivering a diverse range of classes and other presentations designed to renew the spirit and enhance life.
www.wrighttavern.org
Caroline McCloy
- Worship -
Convention Center
103C
(160)
#5020
Harvest Hope Worship Service: Reclaiming Our Heritage?
Worship with the Rev. Maria Pap of Transylvania and the Rev. David Keyes and the Harvest Hope community of friends.
Program is also offered on Friday at 11:00 am.
www.harvesthope.uua.org
Rev. Maria Pap
Rev. David Keyes
- Workshop -
Convention Center
104C
(440)
#5021
Theme 3: Multiculturalism: "Rosewood" Screening with Screenwriter Gregory Poirier
This 1998 film starring Jon Voight and Ving Rhames tells the true story of the razing of Rosewood, an African-American town in Florida. Screenwriter Gregory Poirier, a member of the UU Community Church of Santa Monica, won a Writers Guild of America award honoring the value of civil liberties. Come see the film and meet the writer.
Gregory Poirer
Monday 10:15 am
- 11:30 am
- Worship -
Convention Center
103C
(160)
#5022
Theme 1: Letting Our Light Shine: The Third Annual Beacon Sermon Award
In its third year, this award, granted to the best sermon delivered by anyone before a UU congregation within a one year period on any Beacon Press book is an essential part of bringing Beacon Press more into the mainstream of the work of Unitarian Universalism.
- Workshop -
Convention Center
101A
(200)
#5023
Theme 7: Faith at All Ages: Transforming Religious Education: Justice, Spiritual Practice and Growth
Maria Harris’ premise states that “the whole church is religious education” and that religious educators are transformative leaders. We will share resources including justice-work for all ages; models for intergenerational workshops; and tips for unabashed evangelism -- grounded in an inclusive mission for religious education in our congregations!
Tera Little
Rev. Nada Velimirovic
Tandi Rogers
- Annual Meeting -
Convention Center
104B
(460)
#5024
Not Your Father's Humanism
Humanists believe we should help each other to achieve our greatest fulfillment in life. How best to accomplish this depends on individuals and situations. Humanism is inherently dynamic - growing, adapting, evolving. Our panel will explore several among many ways Humanists can accomplish the goal of mutual fulfillment within today's UUA.
www.americanhumanist.org/hsfamily/huumanist.html
Rev. Gail Geisenhainer
Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons
Rev. Kathleen Korb
Dr. David Schafer
- Annual Meeting -
Convention Center
306
(88)
#5025
Annual Meeting of UU Leadership School Network
Representatives of the denomination's lay leadership schools report on their activities, plans, and policies, and discuss problems and solutions. Surveys and studies will be a topic at this meeting.
Laura Shemick
*** Youth Caucus Event ***
- Annual Meeting -
Convention Center
Seaside A
(421)
#5026
Funtimes - Session IV
All are invited to join the youth community as we learn about decision making processes, youth issues at GA, and the the mission, purpose, goals and focus of YRUU. Each day will have a review of the procedings of the day's Plenary, guest speakers and youth position breakout groups.
Gregory Boyd
- Hearing -
Convention Center
202A
(140)
#5027
Unitarian Universalism Today and Tomorrow: Seminarians in Dialogue
Come participate in an exciting discussion among seminarians as we share the theological, liturgical and educational perspectives from our unique and diverse theological schools. How does the next generation of ministers and scholars perceive Unitarian Universalism’s history and future? What are the current trends in theology and practice? Let’s talk!
- Planning Committee Featured Lecture -
Convention Center
Grand Ballroom
(1900)
#5028
The Signature Project
The Signature Project is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Patrick Dunning magically merges technology with music, visual art and story-telling to celebrate the interconnectedness of life. Selected audience members will join over 350,000 other individuals who have signed their name as a part of Patrick's inspiring cosmic landscape.
Patrick Dunning
- Hearing -
Convention Center
203C
(140)
#5029
Hearing on the Newly Selected Study/Action Issue
After a brief overview of the next steps in the process and some general tips on implementation, audience members will be invited to share their ideas on how best to study and act on the newly-selected SAI. A preliminary study/action resource guide will be distributed.
Rob Keithan
- Lecture -
Convention Center
102B
(160)
#5030
Adin Ballou Peace Award Lecture
The UU Peace Fellowship will present its 2004 Peace Award to the U.S. Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR), which was founded in 1915 by Unitarian minister John Haynes Holmes and his interfaith colleagues. UU Lisa Lane, FOR staff member, will discuss FOR peace and justice initiatives and our opportunities for participation.
www.forusa.org
Lisa Lane
Rev. Dennis M. Davidson
- Workshop -
Convention Center
308
(150)
#5031
Small Congregations Can Be Vital and Healthy
Northeast District has consciously staffed for the small congregation. Come hear about the effects our Small Church Specialist and other staff are having with our congregations in Maine. We are taking a proactive positive approach to vitality.
Program is also offered on Saturday at 11:00 am.
Rev. Jane Dwinell
Rev. Helen Zidowecki
- Workshop -
Convention Center
203A
(140)
#5032
Mission-Centered Ministry
What is mission-centered ministry? Simply this: a congregation's mission made manifest in the ministry of its members. Our "MCM" committee monitors that ministry. Join us for stories from our first two years. Of particular interest to comittees on ministry, ministerial relations committees, and governing boards seeking new direction.
Chris Mohn
Rev. Wendy L. Bell
- Workshop -
Convention Center
202C
(140)
#5033
Explorations of Liberation Through Theology
Documentary on Liberation Theology and its presence during the end of the apartheid regime in South Africa. This workshop addresses the development of liberation theology and its use as a tool for organizing and liberation in diverse institutions in the United States and elsewhere.
Justice Whitaker
- Performance -
Convention Center
301
(260)
#5034
An Earth and Spirit Songfest
Raise your voice and sing for our UU ideals. No experience necessary. Drawing from the Earth and Spirit Songbook, Jim Scott will lead a celebration of ecology, justice, and peace. Collected and arranged by Jim, this new anthology offers a variety of music for UU worship and RE.
Program is also offered on Friday at 11:00 am.
Jim Scott
- Workshop -
Convention Center
201B
(180)
#5035
Unitarians and Universalists Around the World
Rev. Gordon Oliver of Cape Town, President of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists, will share his enthusiasm for our network of congregations around the world with emphasis on new youth/adult programs.
www.icuu.net
Rev. Gordon Oliver
- Workshop -
Convention Center
203B
(150)
#5036
Kids and Cows, a Transylvanian Connection
Come learn about this new initiative by Project Harvest Hope, complete with lesson plan and children's chapel design. Help your congregation's children connect with Transylvanian children with our very own Unitarian Universalist "heifer project".
Program is also offered on Sunday at 2:00 pm.
www.harvesthope.uua.org
- Workshop -
Convention Center
102A
(160)
#5037
Interfaith Encounters in Crisis
Professor George Williams critiques a century of interfaith encounters, looking at the UUA, IARF and other denominations in their failures and successes. What has really happened since 1893 and the first great international encounter? Where are we now?
Program is also offered on Friday at 11:00 am.
George M. Williams
- Workshop -
Convention Center
102C
(160)
#5038
Reorganizing UU Network on Indigenous Affairs
The program will consist of a reorganizing session for UUNIA under the Pro tem leadership of Rev. Robert A. Thayer, who as a UU minister has devoted 20 years to learning and advocacy with Native Americans. The introduction and greeting will be follwed by a presentation of an outline of the organization.
Rev. Robert Thayer
- Workshop -
Convention Center
201A
(180)
#5039
Don't Hate the Game, Be a Player: Election 2004
Youth can make a difference! Nothing will affect the work of human rights and social justice more this year then the election in November. Join youth, young adults and UUSC staff from around the country to discuss electoral activism and other ways to make your voice heard this election year.
Program is also offered on Sunday at 2:00 pm.
www.uusc.org
Nguen Weeks
Kim McDonald
- Workshop -
Convention Center
103A
(160)
#5040
How My Year in Washington Changed the World
Just as Clara Barton labored in the nation’s capital, now three UU interns spend tireless hours by candlelight—OK, fluorescents—advocating for justice and equality. Come and be inspired by their tales of power and woe! And learn how you could be next. Starring Kierstin Homblette, Megan Joiner, Amelia Rose.
www.uua.org/uuwf
Mandy Keithan
Denny Davidoff
- Workshop -
Convention Center
301
(260)
#5041
New Accountabilities for Financial Stewardship
Scandals in the corporate and not-for-profit world have led to signficant changes in how organizations engage in financial governance and stewardship symbolized in part by the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The workshop will focus on new standards of good stewardship that are applicable to the UU organizations.
- Worship -
Convention Center
204
(200)
#5042
Worshipping Together, Working Together for Social Justice
Come celebrate our faith’s commitment to social justice and hear the Rev. Victoria Weinstein, recipient of the 2004 Social Witness Sermon Award of the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s Association and the Commission on Social Witness, deliver her sermon reflecting on the 2003-2005 Study/Action Issue entitled, “Criminal Justice and Prison Reform.”
Rev. Jan Carlsson-Bull
Rev. Victoria Weinstein
Monday 11:30 am
- 5:30 pm
- Banner Pick-up -
Convention Center
104A
(440)
#5043
Banner Pick Up
Congregation’s banners may be picked up at this time. A banner may be claimed only by the individual listed on the Banner Drop Off Form that was completed before Thursday’s banner parade. A photo I.D. is required at banner pick-up.
Monday 12:30 pm
- 1:00 pm
- Worship -
Convention Center
Hall C
#5044
Monday Afternoon Worship: How Shall We Go Forth
Join in the spirit of worship and community at the all-GA worship service. "GA 2004 Is Ending: What Should We Leave Behind? How Shall We Go Forth?" Rev. Lilia Cuervo, Extension Minister of the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, California leads us into a time of reflection and sharing about our experiences at General Assembly.
Rev. Lilia Cuervo
*** Youth Caucus Event ***
- Workshop -
Convention Center
Seaside A
(421)
#5045
Monday Youth Delegate Strategy Session
Youth delegates will be briefed on the issues in front of the GA Plenary. If the Youth Caucus has decided to take action on an item at its business meetings, youth delegates will use this time to review the statement and craft a strategy.
Monday 1:00 pm
- 5:00 pm
- Plenary -
Convention Center
Hall C
#5046
Plenary IV
Moderator Gini Courter presides over the daily plenary sessions in which the business of the Association is being conducted. Please refer to the Agenda book for details on the specific items to be addressed.
Gini Courter
Monday 2:00 pm
- 3:15 pm
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
302
(260)
#5047
Magnificent Methods from the Methodists
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #3086
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
202C
(140)
#5048
Something To Stand On: Planning a Capital Campaign
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #2082
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
201B
(180)
#5049
Growth By Young Adults: Worship, Programs and Outreach
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #4051
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
101A
(200)
#5050
Mystery and Harmony: Healing Power of Natural Places
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #2068
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
102A
(160)
#5051
Retreat Planning Tool Kit
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #3042
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
203A
(140)
#5052
Uncovering Your Church's History of Women
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #3133
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
308
(150)
#5053
Money Talks: Liberation, Listening, and Love
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #5003
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
201A
(180)
#5054
Pooling Your UU Organization's Funds with the UUA
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #2045
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
306
(88)
#5055
What's Policy Governance All About? - Practical Perspectives
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #4064
- Repeat Programming -
Convention Center
204
(200)
#5056
Reclaiming Democracy: Fighting Undue Corporate Power
Repeat Programming is offered a second time. For a program description, refer to event #3100
*** Youth Caucus Event ***
- Workshop -
Convention Center
Seaside A
(421)
#5057
Queer Youth and Friends Coming Together
This workshop will include a sharing of experiences and adventures queer youth have. These youth will have space to recognize their experiences, struggles, and explore the gifts they bring to communities of which they are a part.
Monday 5:15 pm
- 6:30 pm
*** Youth Caucus Event ***
- Workshop -
Convention Center
Seaside A
(421)
#5058
Youth ID Groups Monday Meeting
ID groups are a place where people can talk about racial identity and racism. YRUU is setting up ID groups for youth, organized by race, so that everyone will have a safe place to grow and be challenged as we continue to work towards ending racism inherent in our society.
Monday 6:30 pm
- 7:00 pm
*** Youth Caucus Event ***
- HUUPLA -
Convention Center
Seaside A
(421)
#5059
Monday HUUPLA
At HUUPLA, youth and their sponsors come together for a check-in, community building, and to learn about daily programming for youth within the GA community.
Monday 7:30 pm
- 9:00 pm
- Worship -
Convention Center
Hall C
#5060
Closing Celebration
Join us for an evening of songs, stories, pictures celebrating our time together in Long Beach. The program will feature the wonderful voices of our own GA choir. The theme for the Closing Celebration this year is “We are home.” Participate in a celebration of all that is home for us as Unitarian Universalists.
Monday 9:30 pm
- 11:00 pm
- Evening Entertainment -
Hyatt Regency
Beacon Ballroom
#5061
Dance with Louis Durra & Trio
It is the last night and the last dance will soon be played. Before you say adieu come dance to the music of Louis Durra & Trio. The talented musicians, including the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica’s keyboardist, will play jazz, swing, Latin and your requests.
Louis Durra
- Evening Entertainment -
Hyatt Regency
Shoreline
(200)
#5062
Music for the Heart & Soul by Dawna Hammers
Contemporary singer, songwriter, recording artist; Dawna Hammers is the next best thing to having Norah Jones, Joni Mitchell and Sarah MacCloughlan combined! Dawna delightfully weaves piano, voice, native drums, flute and dance with inspiring UU messages of healing, peace, love and unity. Enjoy an evening of “Music for the Heart & Soul.”
Dawna Hammers
Monday 11:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
*** Youth Caucus Event ***
- Worship -
Convention Center
Seaside A
(421)
#5063
Monday Night Youth Worship
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.
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