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by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison Each year, thousands of Unitarian Universalists gather to conduct the business of the Unitarian Universalist Association and to participate in workshops, learning opportunities and worship at General Assembly (GA). This year’s GA will take place solely online from June 20 to 24. With no travel involved, all can easily … Continue reading General Assembly 2024 is Around the Corner
From an article by Rachel Walden, Communications Professional, UUA : After extensive engagement with UUs across our faith tradition, the Article II Study Commission have completed their Final Proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. Links to the text and additional important information are in this email, including a deadline of 5pm ET on February 1, 2024 for submitting any new … Continue reading Final Revision of Article II Proposal Now Available
Murray Grove offers space for groups to hold their own retreats and conferences and organizes its own programs including summer camp, an annual women’s retreat, and a Homecoming celebration at the end of each September. The organization currently has an annual operating budget of $400K, nine employees, and six board members. The physical property includes … Continue reading Murray Grove Seeks Executive Director
Below is a message or Welcome received from our newest UUA President: “It is with a mixture of joy and a heavy heart that I welcome you into this season of return, as Unitarian Universalists celebrate ingatherings in congregations and communities and we come back to each other. With natural disasters looming, violence in our … Continue reading A Message From UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt
By Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison More than 4,100 Unitarian Universalists participated in the multiplatform General Assembly (GA) June 21–25, with 1,768 online registrants and 2,380 in-person registrants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From the David L. Lawrence Convention Center onsite participants absorbed stunning views of the Allegheny River and picturesque downtown architecture. Online participants enjoyed their … Continue reading UUCWC Works and Enjoys General Assembly 2023
It is with great enthusiasm that the UUA welcomes the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as the tenth UUA President! We also note that this is not the first time the Rev. Dr. Betancourt has served as leader of the Association. She was appointed co-president for an interim period in 2017 and provided guidance and care … Continue reading UUA Elects New President
UUA NewsletterUnitarian Universalist AssociationJuly 2023 As we do each year, Unitarian Universalists from across the United States and beyond came together for worship, learning and growth, decision making, and faithful re-connection at General Assembly (GA) in the third week of June. Speakers were passionate, the music was moving, and important decisions were made. This GA was also … Continue reading Highlights from a Historic General Assembly
by Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison The nine of us attending the UUA General Assembly (GA), starting on June 21, are getting very excited! Six of us will attend in person, in Pittsburgh, and the rest will participate virtually. The six of us attending as delegates represent YOUR voices and thoughts as well as UUCWC … Continue reading We Are Your Voice – Share Your Thoughts and Your Wish List
As her time as UUA President winds down, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a message of appreciation for the work we’ve done together and excitement for what’s to come. Some of her proudest moments during this time include fulfilling the Promise and Practice campaign to fund Black Lives of UU, implementing the recommendations of the Commission … Continue reading Farewell Message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Grey (shared from Central East Region Newsletter)
by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In a separate article, we introduced our GA delegates. This team represents UUCWC in important issues at a national level. This year is super important and we’re hoping to hear from the congregation about one very important issue—the proposal to move from our Statement of Purposes and Principles to … Continue reading We Need to Hear From You About the Article II Project
