On-Demand Workshops Now Available! |
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Videos of over 50 on-demand workshops and worship services are now available to GA registrants in the GA App powered by Whova. To access, go to the Agenda section of the app. On-demand programs are listed on Wednesday, 6/22 at 9 am PT. Each program has a dedicated chat and Q&A. Be sure to engage!
As of today, most but not all of these videos are captioned. Our dedicated volunteers are working their way through the library to ensure that all videos will be captioned.
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Church Mutual Insurance
More than 720 UUA congregations have already partnered with Church Mutual® and the group is waiting to welcome you!
Did you know the Unitarian Universalist Association has an insurance partner with coverage benefits and specific resources to help reduce your risks? By joining the UUA Group Property & Casualty Program from Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. you can:
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Receive a 10% discount on your package policy (except in states where not allowed by law).
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Opportunity to earn a safety dividend on your package policy (except in states where not allowed by law).
- Access resources that help keep your people and property safe: on-site safety and hazard analysis, sexual abuse prevention training, a 24/7 temperature and water alert system and more!
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Virtual GA Emcee Feature: Carey and Kari
Ever wondered what the UUA Executive Vice President gets up to at GA? Well, wonder no further: virtual emcee Kari Gottfried will be checking in with Carey McDonald each day of GA for a very fun segment called "Carey & Kari." Their daily interviews will be made available in the on-demand library on the GA App.
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A Seminary Degree is Within Financial Reach
A high-quality theological education doesn’t have to leave you deep in debt. Phillips Theological Seminary offers tuition aid reductions of 60-to-80 percent to EVERY student. That means you could pay effective tuition rates as low as $96 per credit hour.
Our Master of Arts (Social Justice) degree offers education for students in preparation to work to address justice issues in society and discover direction for a renewed sense of service and outreach to the community. It can be completed in as little as two years through a combination of online and in-person courses.
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Virtual Poster Fair in the GA App
Stories, initiatives and examples for inspiring work in Unitarian Universalism are featured in the GA Poster Fair, available to GA registrants through the GA App powered by Whova. Click or press on "Posters" in the app menu.
Poster Topics:
- UUA Benefit Plan Rules Comparison
- Safe Congregations: Helping Grow Healthy Congregations
- Effective Climate Policy & Citizens Climate Lobby
- The 5-Minute Activist
- Mental and Physical Disability Justice: Our UU Stories
- Music Leadership Certification Program
- Examining the Interconnected Ripple Effects of our Actions
- Economic Justice Meets the Moment
- Disaster Relief Fund: Supporting Congregations and Communities
- Introduction to Date with Death Club
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Claremont School of Theology
Live into your true self. At Claremont School of Theology, we know theology is as diverse and beautiful as every person on this planet, so we are intentionally ecumenical and interreligious.
Hone your gifts. Study alongside a growing group of religious leaders, preachers, teachers, and reachers all committed to compassion, justice, and belonging.
Study on your schedule. Our progressive and culturally-informed master's and doctoral degree programs are taught in face-to-face, hybrid, and online modalities — all by the same world-class professors, each committed to your flourishing.
Best of all, generous financial aid options are available.
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Business Mini-Assembly
This year, the business mini-assembly will take place before GA begins this Saturday, June 11 at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Delegates will access the Zoom link to the mini-assembly via the Delegate Platform (delegate.uua.org).
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GA Virtual Exhibit Hall
Check out the Virtual Exhibit Hall in the GA App powered by Whova! The Whova exhibitor webpage is available to the general public. As a GA registrant you can peruse the virtual exhibit hall, network, plan meetups, and so much more in the GA App by Whova!
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Governance at General Assembly
The UUA Board of Trustees leads the governance process each year at General Assembly (GA).
Pre-GA Webinars Led by the Board
Each year, the Board of Trustees hosts a series of webinars to help delegates and GA attendees understand how the business at GA will work. We invite you to pre-register for a webinar.
Business Resolutions for GA 2022
The following two business resolutions will be up for discussion and vote at GA 2022:
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Renewing UUA Bylaws for Theologically Grounded and Mission-Focused Governance (PDF, 2 pages)
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General Assembly Planning Committee (PDF, 1 page)
Discussion Forum
After you've participated in the webinar on the business resolutions (or watched the recording which will be posted on this page soon), the Board of Trustees invites you to engage with them in discussion about the two business resolutions linked above. Register for the forums and share your thoughts.
Business Mini-Assembly
This year, the business mini-assembly will take place before GA begins on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. MT / 1 p.m. PT. Delegates will access the mini-assembly via the delegate platform.
Important Dates:
May 1 – Deadline to email Actions of Immediate Witness (AIW) topic and description to the Commission on Social Witness (CSW).
May 7 – CSW will share any potential collaborators’ contacts with proposers.
May 15 – Deadline to email a draft AIW to the CSW.
June 1– CSW will provide feedback on drafts AIWs. The team writing the AIW should incorporate feedback ASAP and resubmit updated version.
June 8 – Proposed amendments to business items are due to the Board.
June 9 – Moderator/Mod Squad reviews submitted amendments.
June 1–15
- Between June 1 and 15, the team proposing an AIW should focus on 1) centering the voices and perspectives of people most impacted by injustice, 2) growing connections and bringing in more people to share plans for action (actual plans as well as ideas and opportunities), and 3) incorporating feedback from interested parties.
- Between June 1 and 15, the CSW will disseminate updated draft AIWs to promote collaboration and awareness. Drafts will be shared via the UUA website, General Assembly email list, CSW email list, and Facebook.
June 11 – This year, the business mini-assembly will take place before GA begins this Saturday at 4pm ET / 3pm CT / 2pm MT / 1pm PT. Delegates will access the Zoom link to the mini-assembly via the Delegate Platform (delegate.uua.org).
June 15 – Deadline that teams proposing AIWs should email the CSW a revised (nearly final) draft of AIWs.
June 15 – Board posts final text of business items with incorporated amendments.
June 17 – CSW will provide final feedback. Proposers should respond promptly with any revisions.
June 20 – CSW posts final drafts of AIWs. No additional revisions after this date.
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Safety + Wellness in Portland |
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In compliance with UUA and Oregon Convention Center guidelines, entry to General Assembly 2022 in Portland, OR is open to people who are fully vaccinated. UUA staff and GA volunteers will be responsible for verifying proof of vaccination for all guests at or before the time of in-person registration at General Assembly. Face masks are required indoors at the Oregon Convention Center, except while eating and drinking in designated spaces.
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GA Digital Program Book
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 2022 and start a list of “can’t miss” events.
PLEASE NOTE: Consistent with our sustainability improvements, we will save trees by printing less. This includes GA 2022 program books, which will again be available digitally for all attendees. There will be no printed program books available on-site in Portland. The Accessibility Services desk will have a printed copy which can be checked out by registrants who may have trouble accessing the online Program PDF.
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The GA App by Whova will bring in-person and virtual attendees together! The GA App will be the the platform for all attendees to access virtual programming and the livestreams of multi-platform programming. It is the portal to the virtual and in-person exhibit halls. It is a networking marvel - allowing all attendees to publicly chat on Community Boards, to direct message other attendees, and to RSVP to and/or suggest Meet-ups and Virtual Meets.
General Assembly provides us with the opportunity to build deep connections, worship, engage in faith development, participate in innovative learning and collaboration. It is important that we uphold agreements that support a compassionate, respectful and anti-oppressive environment for all. Please read the Agreement and Practices for Online Content & Discussion.
Available for iPhone, Android, or as a mobile-optimized website. Only General Assembly registrants will have use of the GA Mobile App.
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Register Now for GA 2022!
Please join us virtually or in-person for the 61st annual UUA General Assembly. Register now!
The 2022 Ware Lecture with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi will be available to GA registrants only. In-person registration is required to attend the event in Portland, Oregon. In-person or full virtual registration is required to live-stream the event on June 25, or access the video on-demand where it will be posted for a limited time after GA.
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