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Exciting news! Registration and housing for the 2025 UUA General Assembly in Baltimore open on December 9. This is your chance to secure your spot at the largest annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists.

Why Use the GA Housing Reservation System?

Booking through the official GA Housing System helps the UUA secure critical meeting space at the convention center and hotels while negotiating for accessibility and sustainability requirements on behalf of attendees. Staying in our hotel block ensures the success of GA while keeping you close to the action! Learn more and explore hotel options here: GA Hotels

Financial Assistance and Special Discounts

• Registration and Housing Support: Financial aid is available to assist with registration and housing. Qualified recipients will receive promo codes for discounted registration and housing links for hotel or dorm reservations. Apply here: Financial Aid

• First-Time Attendees: If 2025 will be your first in-person GA, use the promo code WELCOME100 to save $100 on multiplatform registration. First-timers will also be invited to a welcome orientation on Wednesday, June 18 and a post-GA debrief session. Only 100 discounts are available, so act fast!

• Inclusion Promo Code: Attendees holding a historically marginalized identity (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQ+, or people with disabilities) who face financial hardship can use the promo code INCLUSION100 for a $100 registration discount. A total of 100 discounts are available.

Volunteer at GA

GA is powered by hundreds of volunteers who assist with everything from tech support to hanging congregational banners. Volunteers receive complimentary full-time multiplatform registration. Interested? Learn more here: Volunteer Opportunities

What’s Next?

While hotel reservations open December 9, dorm housing and home hospitality options may be available in the new year. Stay tuned for updates about these alternatives. Sign up to be notified if and when dormitory housing is secured.

Mark your calendar and visit uua.org/ga on December 9 to register, reserve housing, and make the most of all GA has to offer!

This week, the General Assembly team was in Baltimore, making important preparations for the 2025 UUA General Assembly. The visit was a productive opportunity to ensure that this gathering will be a meaningful, accessible, and sustainable experience for all attendees—both in person and online.

The team toured key venues, including the Baltimore Convention Center and several host hotels, to finalize plans for accessibility and sustainability. These visits allowed us to evaluate venue layouts, address accessibility needs such as mobility-friendly seating and assistive listening devices, and confirm accommodations for nursing parents and families with young children.

Sustainability efforts were a major focus, with in-depth discussions about waste reduction, green catering practices, and energy-efficient operations. The team collaborated with local partners and service providers to align with our commitment to environmental responsibility.

Community engagement was another highlight of the visit. We connected with local organizations to explore partnerships and opportunities to celebrate Baltimore’s vibrant culture, including Pride and Juneteenth events that coincide with the 2025 General Assembly.

A special shout-out to the Local Area Task Force, a dedicated team of UUs from the region, for their invaluable contributions during the site visit. Your local expertise and thoughtful input are helping us shape a meaningful and welcoming General Assembly experience for all!

This site visit brought us one step closer to welcoming Unitarian Universalists to Baltimore from June 18–22, 2025. We’re excited to gather, connect, and explore together in this dynamic and historic city.

If the most affordable lodging option for General Assembly (GA) requires public transportation, what is the maximum travel time by transit you’d consider acceptable?

That's it for this week!

But before you go...

"Draw the Circle Wide," with music by Mark Miller and lyrics by Gordon Light, was performed by Chalice UU Fellowship of the Conejo Valley, California, to open the 2021 General Assembly. This powerful song celebrates unity, solidarity, and action, calling us to expand the circle of love and inclusion. Let its message inspire you!