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General Assembly 2025 will bring together powerful voices from across movements, faith traditions, and disciplines to inspire, challenge, and guide us toward deeper justice and spiritual growth. This year’s featured speakers offer thought-provoking sessions on social change, democracy, activism, and transformative worship.

Deepa Iyer: Strategist, Author, and Movement Builder

A leader in racial and social justice work, Deepa Iyer is the Senior Director at the Building Movement Project, where she fosters cross-movement solidarity and hosts the Solidarity Is This podcast. She is the author of We Too Sing America and Social Change Now, using research, advocacy, and storytelling to advance equity. Join Deepa as she shares insights on building sustainable movements for justice.

Lessons from the Movement to End Poverty ft. Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign and director of the Kairos Center, will lead a powerful session on the movement to end poverty. She will share stories of grassroots leaders, explore the theology of justice, and challenge us to imagine a society where the needs of all come first. Her forthcoming book, You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take, co-authored with Noam Sandweiss-Back, will be published by Beacon Press in April 2025.

Protest and Progress with Prof. Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

Protest is the lifeblood of democracy. Legal scholar and civil rights activist Professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall will examine the historical significance of protest and its evolving role in today’s movements for justice. Blending history with personal stories of resistance, she will inspire us to embrace new and old forms of activism to resist oppression and push for systemic change.

Fahs Lecture 2025: A Theology of Community Organizing

Community organizing is soul work—messy, frustrating, and filled with partial wins, yet essential for building the world we dream about. Rev. Sean Neil-Barron and Mx. Katharine Childs will explore the Unitarian Universalist heart of organizing, drawing lessons from the field on courage, connection, and persistence.

Innovative Worship for the 21st Century

At a time when many churches are seeing declining attendance, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis is growing—80 new members joined in 2024. Join Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr., Justin Cody, and Joshua Long as they share the worship practices that are fostering deep spiritual engagement across all ages. Get ready for embodied worship that brings people together in transformative ways.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from and be inspired by these incredible speakers.

Great news! Home Hospitality lodging for General Assembly 2025 is now available! This beloved program connects GA attendees with local Unitarian Universalists who are opening their homes to offer affordable, welcoming accommodations.

With lodging options (Home Hospitality Chart (PDF)) sorted by distance from the Baltimore Convention Center, you can easily find a convenient place to stay. To ensure privacy for both guests and hosts, reservations begin by reaching out to the Home Hospitality Coordinator at gahomehospitalitycoordinator@gmail.com.

A heartfelt thank-you to our generous hosts for extending their hospitality and to our GA guests for embracing this community-centered lodging experience. We can’t wait to welcome you to Baltimore!

At General Assembly in Baltimore, we are recognizing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, an internationally known symbol that discreetly indicates a person has an invisible disability and may need assistance, extra time, or understanding.

By wearing the Sunflower, individuals can signal that they may benefit from patience, kindness, or support while navigating GA. As we gather in community, we encourage everyone to be mindful of those who wear this symbol and to approach interactions with care:

• Ask if you can help
• Be kind
• Listen closely
• Have patience
• Do not judge
• Show respect

Together, we can create a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Learn more at HDSunflower.com/us.

Meet the Moment: Your Voice. Your Faith. Your GA. 

Some UUs only hear about GA through reports on business decisions—but the real GA experience is so much more. This is where democracy meets spirituality, where voices unite to shape the future of our faith. Every voice matters. Every vote matters. Every UU matters. Join us to witness the power of collective action and the joy of shared faith. Answer the call and register today.

General Assembly (GA) is in Baltimore, Maryland this summer, within a day’s drive for thousands Unitarian Universalists. Let’s get there together! Save money, reduce environmental impact, and foster community by sharing rides to GA.

Here’s some ideas for traveling together:

• Ridesharing and Carpooling. If your congregation has parking that won’t be used in June, consider offering your site as a park-and-ride or meeting spot to share rides to GA.
• General Assembly 2025 will be posted on the rideshare site RickyRides. Drivers and riders can post ride offers or requests with by location (zipcode). Congregations can create a post and put park-and-ride information in the description.
• Congregations might also consider using a church vehicle or renting a van and providing transportation – either as a fundraiser or just a way to facilitate attendance from your congregation. Consult your insurer before implementing a rideshare program.
• Is your congregation near a commuter rail station? Use your available parking to be a park-and-ride location for the train to Baltimore.

As we prepare to gather in Baltimore, take a moment to experience the spirit of our host city through music. Enjoy this moving rendition of "We’re Gonna Sit at the Welcome Table" from First Unitarian Church of Baltimore. May it inspire us as we journey toward General Assembly, where all are truly welcome.