A Brief History of UUSCM at UUA General Assembly
Each year, UUSCM has a significant presence at the UUA's General Assembly. Prior to COVID, UUSCM Board members attended in person and staffed a booth in the exhibit hall, where we networked, shared information about our programs and member benefits, and displayed materials from UUSCM members in attendance. UUSCM sponsored and organized program items, and hosted multiple in-person networking/social events, including a "Pub Night" in a local venue with complimentary appetizers, and a casual lunchtime meeting where everyone was invited to bring their own lunches and enjoy a chat with the Board.
When GA went online because of COVID, UUSCM pivoted right along with it. In 2020 and 2021 we hosted as many as a dozen online networking events in our Zoom room during "virtual" GA--open to UUSCM members who could not attend GA as well as all GA attendees--and created recorded workshops and panels. When GA 2022 became "multi-platform," so did UUSCM. We held dual networking events that met both on Zoom and in person at the convention center in Portland.
As General Assembly evolves to become more inclusive and reach UUs both remotely and in person, UUSCM will also be extending its reach--beyond the walls of our congregations and the "walls" of in-person GA!
"Love Unites, Stories Ignite
In a world filled with division and challenges, the theme for this year's General Assembly is a powerful reminder of the core principles that unite us as Unitarian Universalists. "Love Unites, Stories Ignite" celebrates the profound impact of love as a binding force that transcends boundaries and fosters connections within our faith community and beyond.
Our faith has always been rooted in the power of storytelling, and this year we'll explore how our stories can ignite change, inspire compassion, and help us build a more just and equitable world. Through storytelling, we share our experiences, our dreams, our struggles, and our triumphs. It is through these stories that we can find common ground, deepening our understanding of one another and the world around us.
The 63rd General Assembly will take place virtually Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23, 2024.
You may now view the GA schedule to see the lineup of informative workshops, inspirational worship services, and more!" - UUA.org
Relive UUSCM at General Assembly 2024
Flagship UUSCM events
"Pub Night" Celebration (Virtual at GA24)
"Breaking Bread with the UUSCM Board" (Virtual at GA24)
On-Demand Workshops at GA24
Featuring UU Society for Community Ministries Members and Allies as leaders.
D01 A New Take on Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry
Rev. Barbara Meyers, Shelly Rohe
D03 A Queer Theyology of Unitarian
Rev. Lane-Mairead Campbell, Rev. Michael J. Crumpler- Panelist:Samara Powers
D04 Accessible Mental Health Toolkit for Children and Youth
Rev. Barbara Meyers, Devin Shmueli, Lena Hilder McCain
D05 Are you a Hindu UU?
Ravi Sankar, Sudharmai Sankar
D07 Building Home Together: Spiritual Mapping Beyond Borders
Rev. Deanna Vandiver, Ren Manning, Gina Collignon
D15 Exploring the Complementary Qualities: Community and Parish Ministries
Ben Gabel, Rev. Terra Collier Young, Rev. Jane Davis, Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford
D18 Follow the Money: How the Local is Global
Rev. Deanna Vandiver, Gina Collignon
D21 Hope and Healing for Alzheimer's: A Spiritual Journey
Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica
D27 Making Room in the Pews for Working-Class UUs
Rose Littler-Riedel, Rev. Charley Earp, Eli Poore
D30 Moving Toward Collective Liberation: The MFC's Transformation
Rev. Dr. Rebekah Savage, Rev. Amanda Poppei, Rev. Michael Tino, Dr. Nathalie Edmond, Rev. Darrick Jackson
D32 Options for Values-based Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Ebony C. Peace
D37 Prisoner Solidarity: Ending Death by Incarceration
Rev. Allison Farnum, Lonnie Smith, Jimmie Miller
D41 Solutions Everyone Can Support (Really!)
Rev. Cathleen Cox
D50 Supporting Asylum-Seekers as a Congregation
JessicaSapalio, Rev. Deanna Vandiver, Heather Vickery, Naoki Nakamura
D51 Sustaining and Growing Democracy in 2024
Nora Rasman, Amy Weintraub, Dean Wanderer, Rev. Robert Murphy
D53 Unavailable or Unsure? Developing Inclusive Leadership
Rev. Viola Abbitt, Rev. Suzanne Fast, Ben Gabel, Rev. Denise Rimes
D56 Water Is Life: People Before Profits
Virtual Networking/Discussions in the UUSCM Zoom Room throughout GA 2024 TBA
UUSCM at Multi-Platform GA23
UUSCM at Multi-Platform GA22
UUSCM at Virtual GA21
Click here to see links, workshop videos and information about UUSCM at GA21
UUSCM at Virtual GA20
Click here to see links, workshop videos and information about UUSCM at GA20
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