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GA Program Book Now Available! |
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Sit back with your beverage of choice and peruse 100 pages of program listings, messages from our advertisers, and helpful information about GA. Learn all that’s in store for 2023 and start a list of “can’t miss” events.
Please be advised that we are currently working to make the PDF fully accessible and will replace the file with the accessible PDF as soon as it is available.
PLEASE NOTE: Consistent with our sustainability principles, GA 2023 program books is available digitally. Attendees who enjoy or require a hard copy of the program are encouraged to print the PDF before GA. If you only want a few pages, you can print them at home or at your library; if you'd like to have a bound booklet, you can order one through an online service like Printme1.com or your local office or copy store. There will be limited printed copies available to borrow on-site in Pittsburgh for registrants who may have trouble accessing the online Program PDF.
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Join Starr King for Lunch!
You’re invited to the annual Starr King Friendship Lunch on Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 am ET at The Westin Pittsburgh! This is an opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues over a free catered lunch and learn more about current and upcoming happenings at the school. Guests will also be treated to a special video premiere! Please RSVP by June 15 at www.sksm.edu/lunchrsvp. Visit www.sksm.edu/ga to learn more about Starr King at GA!
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Learn More About the Contested Election for the Nominating Committee at GA 2023 |
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Polls for the 2023 election for UUA Boards, Committees, and Commissions will be open throughout June, and the results will be announced at General Assembly. Please take a moment to read through our helpful information sheet (PDF) on what you need to know about voting this year.
The UUA Election Campaign Practices Committee (ECPC) will sponsor a Candidates' Forum on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 5:30pm ET / 4:30pm CT / 3:30pm MT / 2:30pm PT, featuring the four nominated candidates for a 3-year term on the Nominating Committee—Ben Gabel, Carrie Stewart, the Rev. Zackrie Vinczen, and the Rev. Viola Abbitt, and the petition candidate for a 3-year term on the Nominating Committee—Dick Burkhart.
Members of the ECPC will moderate, and attendees are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates in advance of the forum by emailing [email protected]. Those unable to attend the forum will have the opportunity to review the recording of it, which will be posted on this page sometime after the live forum.
Registration is required to attend this forum on Zoom. There is no cost to register. If you're unable to attend, a recording of this meeting will be posted on uua.org at a later date.
Register now!
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Featured Titles from inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop
General Assembly is almost here and inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop is here to welcome you with all the great books and merchandise you know and love. We’re especially excited to introduce you to new books from Skinner House like Authentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and Their Families, The Rough Side of the Mountain: Black Women's Ministries in Unitarian Universalism, and Why Can’t I Fix It? The Questions We Ask When We Love Someone with Addiction. You can shop all of these titles and many more online and in our booth in the exhibit hall.
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Track the GA Traveling Chalice Continued....
The GA Chalice began its tour of Pennsylvania at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the South Hills (SunnyHill) on Sunday April 30. From there, the chalice traveled 131 miles north to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Eerie, then on to the First Unitarian Church Pittsburgh. Where will it go next? Stay tuned!
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Rev. Kristina’s son, Rafael Gregorius, age 12, lighting the GA Traveling Chalice at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie, PA on May 6 on its 125th Anniversary Celebration & Installation of Rev. Kristina Church.
Photo credit: Greg Blackman
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Connect with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) at GA!
Take action with UUSC! Stop by the UUSC booth in the exhibit hall or virtually to learn more about our work in Burma and take action. Our grassroots partners are working to meet the immediate needs of communities targeted by military violence while demanding justice at the international level. Join hands with them in solidarity.
Are you looking to deepen your justice work? Join UUSC for two workshops available in the on-demand library:
- No More Mission Trips: Disaster Response as Justice
- Supporting Asylum Seekers as a Congregation
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GA Collections Fuel Our Movement |
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This year’s GA collections benefit the Living Tradition Fund, the Katie Tyson Fund for Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Side with Love, and this year’s local beneficiary of the Sunday worship collection, Proud Haven.
During each collection participants will have an opportunity to donate online, via text-to-give, or through the GA mobile app using a credit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay—these are the preferred, as well as the fastest, safest ways to donate. For those who prefer to donate by check, or via a donor advised fund or IRA qualified charitable distribution, registrants will receive a mailer a few days prior to GA with instructions on how to do this. Onsite attendees will still be able to place cash or checks into the collection basket.
Visit bit.ly/uua-gacollections to learn more about the collections as well as the Express Donate option—make one gift that is evenly divided between all four of this year’s beneficiaries.
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Dialogue with Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt Before the Election
Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, candidate for UUA President, invites you to join her in person or online on Sunday June 4 at 2pm Pacific / 3pm Mountain / 4pm Central / 5pm Eastern, in a campaign event hosted by the First UU Church of Nashville. Come dialogue about what Unitarian Universalism means to you, your hopes and needs for our future, and how we can better live into our purpose and potential together. To attend online, register at https://tinyurl.com/sofia-in-nashville.
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Pre-GA Business Mini-Assemblies |
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Two GA Business Mini-Assemblies will be held online in the weeks prior to GA: a mini-assembly for Rules of Procedure on June 5 and a mini-assembly for the Divestment Resolution on June 10. In accordance with UUA bylaws, a mini-assembly for the proposed new language for Article II will be held during GA, on June 22.
The final agenda (PDF) was posted on May, 22, 2023, in accordance with the UUA Bylaws and Rules, Section 4.14. You are encouraged to review the final agenda in preparation for GA.
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143 Day in PA is a day that holds a special place in the hearts of Pittsburghers. It is a day to celebrate love, kindness, and community spirit. The origins of this day can be traced back to Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the children's show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood". Fred Rogers was known for his kind and gentle demeanor, and he often used the phrase "143" to represent his message of love.
On May 23, Pittsburghers come together to celebrate 143 Day by performing acts of kindness, volunteering in their communities, and spreading love through social media using the hashtag #143DayPgh. This day serves as a reminder that small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life.
The legacy of Fred Rogers lives on through this annual celebration, as Pittsburghers continue to embody his message of love and kindness. 143 Day Pittsburgh is not just a celebration for one city; it is an inspiration for people all over the world to spread love and kindness every day.
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Single Game Pirates Tickets |
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Missed the opportunity to purchase Pirates tickets in the GA seating section? Fear not! You can purchase Pirates tickets directly from the MLB webpage, and choose a seat close to GA attendees. The GA attendee seating section is #205. Here is the PNC Park Seating Chart for your reference. For more information and "know before you go" tips, visit the Pittsburgh Events and Activities page.
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Register Now for General Assembly |
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Please join us virtually or in-person for the 62nd annual UUA General Assembly. Register soon as registration rates increase on May 15. The 2023 Ware Lecture with Dr. Imani Perry will be available to GA registrants only. In-person registration is required to attend the event in Pittsburgh. In-person or full virtual registration is required to live-stream the event on June 24, or access the video on-demand where it will be posted for a limited time after GA.
In-person registration is $600 for adults, and $400 for high school youth, emerging adults (18-24), and retired and candidate ministers. Full Virtual Registration is $300. Financial support is also available.
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The GA App Will Launch June 1 |
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The GA App by Whova will be available to all in-person and full virtual registrants (not business-only virtual delegates). In June, registrants will be able to access the app by internet browser or by download for Android or Apple devices. If you don’t already have a Whova account from prior years, you will need to create an account with the same email you registered with for GA. The app will recognize you by your email address – there is no invitation code for our event.
In early June, attendees will be able to access nearly 60 on-demand workshops via the GA App!
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Upcoming Presidential Candidates Forums |
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One more Presidential Candidate Forus will be held to allow UUs to learn more about the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt. Forums will be held in-person and livestreamed. Register to participate using the link below.
Saturday, June 3, 2023
First Unitarian Church of Dallas: 4015 Normandy Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
2pm ET / 1pm CT/ 12pm MT / 11am PT
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Governance at General Assembly: Important Dates and Deadlines
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May 22 - Final business agenda posted (30 days beforehand).
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May 26 - Proposed amendments to the rules of procedure and business resolution are due to the Board.
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June 5 - Deadline for formally submitting Article II amendments to be considered a priority.
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June 14 - Board posts final text of rules of procedure and business resolution with incorporated amendments.
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GA Business Discussion Board Is Here! |
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Looking for a GA Roommate to Share Expenses? |
Attending General Assembly in-person this year? Interested in finding a roommate to share the cost of housing? The GA Room Share Board is a resource for anyone. Simply fill out the form below and you’ll automatically be added to the Room Share Board. There, you can browse the list of others interested in room shares, and reach out directly to discuss options. |
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Find yourself struggling to explain GA to friends, family, and fellow congregants? Share this “What is GA?” video with fellow UUs to offer a sneak peek into the GA experience. |
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In order to raise interest and to help Unitarian Universalist congregations and partner organizations learn more about General Assembly, we have assembled promotional resources to share with your constituents. Feel free to use these materials to share the invitation to GA with your networks. Also, follow our social media platforms for additional updates and announcements to re-post in your feed! Follow us on Twitter @UUAGA or Instagram @UUAgacs. |
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