GA 2019 Events with a UUSCM Member as Panelist or Presenter

Tracks will meet on Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon and on Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COMBATTING DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIOR AND WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE
Convention Center 300A
As UUs work to dismantle white supremacy culture in our congregations, how do we respo.nd wisely and compassionately to individual behavior that hurts people in our midst? How do we not reinforce racism in our response (or lack of response) to destructive behavior? How do we live into beloved community?
Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kupono Kwong, Rev. Sarah Gibb Millspaugh, Dr. Janice Marie Johnson, Rev. Dr. Hope Johnson

Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
RELIGIOUS PROFESSIONALS OF COLOR COLLABORATIVE POWER OF NOSOTROS
Davenport Grand Maple Ballroom
Called to Justice
Religious Professionals of Color are experiencing heightened challenges largely due to our faith’s re-awakening to its white supremacy culture. RPC’s, learn what resources (material and spiritual) are available to support us at GA (and beyond) as we discuss the fullness of our collective power of collaboration. Open to RPC only.
Christina Rivera, Julica Hermann de la Fuente

Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
ADVANCING YOUTH SAFETY
DoubleTree Grand Ballroom V
Unitarian Universalist Association
Covers advances in youth safety practices, including celebrating the first ever UUA wide Youth Safety Policy. Imagine UUism where programs for teenagers have universally high safety standards; close collaboration between congregations, clusters, and hosting organizations; increasing inclusion of all identities; and a restorative approach centering trust, safety, and right relationship.
Rev. Sarah Lammert, Bart Frost, Eric Bliss, Rev. Evin Carvill Ziemer

Thursday 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY ARTS & EMBODIED PRAYER FOR ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE
Convention Center 100C
UU Ministry for Earth, Church for Our Common Home
Come together to join in spirit, in song, in play, and in prayer for ecological justice. This workshop will be a worship service open to all ages, celebrating the interconnected web of all existence and creating a “procession of species” with ecological artwork from groups and congregations across the UUA.
Rev. Bonnie Tarwater, Aly Tharp

Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
INDIGENOUS EXPERIENCE AND UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM
DoubleTree Grand Ballroom I-III
UUA Green Sanctuary Program
Indigenous perspectives on being UU. This will be a panel of indigenous UU people sharing their experiences within UU contexts, including the need for decolonization. There will be time for questions and reflections.
Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs, Rev. Gary McAlpin, Kia Bordner, Rev. Dr. Maria Cristina Vlassidis Burgoa

Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
SO YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A RELIGIOUS INNOVATOR
Convention Center 300C
UUA Ministries and Faith Development, Church of the Larger Fellowship
Do you find yourself daydreaming about entirely new forms of UU community or leading major changes in your congregation or dreaming up new ministries that take our values out into the world? You’re not alone. Join us and explore your potential future as a UU religious innovator.
Rev. Brock Leach, Rev. Alicia Forde, Rev. Meg Riley, Rev. Emily DeTar Birt

Thursday 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
FINANCING ACCESSIBILITY
Convention Center 111B
EqUUal Access & Accessibility & Inclusion Ministry (AIM) Program
Many congregations want to improve accessibility in their spaces but are challenged in financing the associated costs. This workshop will highlight: how to prioritize your church accessibility needs/projects; approaches to securing funds for major projects; creative ideas and proven examples of “affordable” accessibility improvement projects.
Rev. Helen McFadyen, Rev. Barbara Meyers, Bill Young

Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
TALKING THE WALK: COMMUNICATING ACROSS SOCIAL CLASS
Convention Center 300B
UU Class Conversations
Our nation is divided, and class is a key fault line. As in past moments of turmoil, our UU community offers leadership. But to create healing dialogue, we must understand how class shapes communications styles. This workshop will help participants incorporate different styles to build strong UU and interfaith communities.
Rev. Dorothy Emerson, Rev. Kimberly Quinn Johnson, Denise Moorehead, Sky Stewart

Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
THE POWER OF WE AMONG YOUR LEADERSHIP
DoubleTree Grand Ballroom IV
UUA LeaderLab Design Team
Vibrant congregations have leaders that work together in service of their mission, vision and UU values. Practicing Beloved Community as leaders influences the rest of the congregation--and learning together creates deep connections. Learn how to create a leadership development program that builds lasting relationships and essential skills in your congregation.
Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong, Kathy McGowan, Rev. Renee Ruchotzke

Thursday 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
CO-CREATING CHANGE AND BUILDING RADICAL TRUST
Convention Center 300C
UUA Innovative Ministries
Creating the congregations and communities we envision calls us to employ new tools that center the needs and ideas of those who are under-represented, and it means building the radical trust required to unleash our collective creativity. Together we’ll learn how Design Thinking tools can help us co-create successful change.
Rev. Brock Leach, Rev. Emily DeTar Birt, Rev. Ellen Quaadgras

Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WHO ARE WE? THE 2020 CHALLENGE
DoubleTree Grand Ballroom I-III
The 2020 Taskforce Join the visionaries.
The year 2020 includes the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and the 400th anniversary of Plymouth colonization. What’s the message in your congregation? Native Americans and environmental justice advocates discuss the challenges ahead as they bring communities together to celebrate justice, peace, and beauty for all nations.
Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs, Rev. Karen Brammer, Rev. Gary McAlpin, Aly Tharp

Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
UPCYCLE YOUR CONGREGATION
Convention Center 111B
UUA/Skinner House
Looking for down to earth but creative ways to revitalize your congregation? Meet the authors of Upcycle Your Congregation! Learn from and experience their approaches to music, worship, social justice, multi-generational programs and more. Come in congregational teams; you’ll leave inspired!
Rev. Vanessa Southern, Julica Hermann de la Fuente, Rev. Sarah Lammert, Elizabeth Norton

FULL PRELIMINARY GA SCHEDULE HERE (PDF)