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Dear Friends,

As the year draws to a close, we pause to celebrate the warmth, joy, and hope of the season. Whether you gather with loved ones, embrace quiet reflection, or share in community traditions, we send our heartfelt wishes for peace and renewal.

Looking ahead to 2025, we are excited to join you in Baltimore and online as we build connections, deepen our faith, and shape a world rooted in love and justice. Together, we’ll make the upcoming General Assembly a transformative experience for all.

Thank you for being part of this vibrant and growing community. Your passion and commitment inspire us every day.

May your holidays be filled with light, love, and possibility.

Visit Baltimore is proud to unveil the refreshed Warm Welcome program, a celebrated initiative that showcases the city’s commitment to inclusivity and exceptional hospitality. With this exciting update, Baltimore reaffirms its dedication to being a welcoming destination for all who visit.

The revamped program introduces a brand-new video module developed in partnership with Deanna Singh, a renowned diversity, equity, and inclusion expert and founder of Uplifting Impact. This innovative resource offers practical tools to help individuals embrace differences in their daily interactions with guests. It also highlights the transformative power of inclusivity, offering actionable tips to become stewards of hospitality within their organizations.

Learn more about how Baltimore is raising the bar on inclusive guest experiences and paving the way for deeper connections across communities.

2025 is a great year to connect with General Assembly — whether in person or online! Congregations, consider giving the gift of GA participation to your leaders and staff. With registration now fully open, it’s the perfect time to plan how you’ll engage in this transformative event.

This year we’re gathering in historic Baltimore, a city rich in culture and tradition. From its pivotal role in the fight for civil rights to its vibrant arts scene, Baltimore offers an inspiring backdrop for those attending in person. For our online participants, GA provides a virtual experience that brings the energy, connection, and spirit of this beloved event directly to you.

Wherever you are, join us to create the community we build together at GA!

Affordability is a priority for General Assembly, and we continually explore options to make attendance accessible to everyone. As part of this effort, we conducted a comprehensive search for lower-cost dormitory housing at colleges and universities near Baltimore.

Unfortunately, the available dormitory options are located more than 40 minutes away from the Baltimore Convention Center. This significant travel time poses logistical challenges, including delays and added stress, which could negatively impact the GA experience.

Last week, we surveyed newsletter recipients with the question:

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

Here’s what you told us:

• Close proximity to the Convention Center only: 33%
• 10–15 minutes: 27.8%
• 16–30 minutes: 33.5%
• 30–45 minutes: 5.3%
• Up to an hour or more away: 0.5%

With the majority of responses indicating a preference for housing within 30 minutes or closer, and none of the available dormitory options meeting this criterion, we have made the difficult decision to eliminate the dormitory lodging option for GA 2025. We remain committed to making GA accessible and affordable and will continue to share updates about other lodging and cost-saving opportunities. Thank you for your input!

Want to support your congregation’s delegates in attending General Assembly? Make it easy and meaningful with GA Registration Gift Certificates! Here's how it works:

Choose Your Gift

• Purchase a $150 registration gift certificate for each delegate.

• Delegates can choose how they want to use it!

Delegates Have Two Registration Options:

• Business-Only Registration ($150): The gift certificate covers the entire cost.

• Multiplatform Registration ($410): Apply the $150 gift certificate to reduce the fee to just $260. A huge savings for full access to incredible programming!

Flexible Giving Options

Gift certificates can be purchased in any amount, so your congregation can support delegates in ways that fit your budget. Whether it’s covering the whole cost or just chipping in, every bit helps make GA more accessible.

GA Registration Gift Certificates are a fantastic way for religious professionals to clear out their year-end expense budgets.

Help your leaders and delegates experience the joy and inspiration of GA 2025! Visit https://www.uua.org/ga/registration/gift to get started.

Let Rev. JeKaren Olaoya Inspire You!

Need a little inspiration? Watch Rev. JeKaren Olaoya’s powerful message from GA 2024 about the life-changing experiences that GA offers. Her words are a reminder of why this gathering matters and how it uplifts our shared faith.