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Dear Delbert,

General Assembly (GA) offers so many ways to deepen our experience of Unitarian Universalism—whether through connection with each other and our wider community in worship, discussion and decision making about business items up for a vote, or engagement with leaders and speakers in workshops. This year's online GA, beginning Thursday, June 20 and going through Sunday, June 23, will have all of this and more.

We will take a historic vote on whether to change Article II of the UUA's Bylaws this year. Article II is that section of the Bylaws that currently describes the UUA's Principles and Purposes, as well as statements on Inclusion and Freedom of Belief. After years of input and deliberation from individual UUs across our Association, a proposed revision to Article II has been drafted and requires a final vote. We are deeply grateful to all who have participated in good faith in this period of significant theological discernment and to all who will take part in our democratic decision making process.

GA also includes opportunities to experience powerful speakers, including rabbi, scholar, and spiritual teacher, Julia Watts Belser who will give the Ware Lecture; the Rev. Jacqueline Brett who will lead the Service of the Living Tradition; and the Rev. Molly Housh Gordon who will lead Sunday Morning Worship. Some on-demand workshops are already available for registrants and live workshops during GA will allow for meaningful real-time engagement.

Register today to join us for our annual General Assembly. More information and resources about GA are available in the links below.   

With you on the journey, 

Rachel  

In this promotional video, available to download and share with your congregation or community, learn about this year's online General Assembly. Invite fellow UUs to explore their faith and discover opportunities for meaningful engagement on social justice and other initiatives, as well as participating in historic decisions that will shape the future of Unitarian Universalism.  

GA is different this year in a few ways, all of which were choices to make the event more accessible and environmentally sustainable. In addition to being all online, GA is one day shorter, beginning on Thursday, June 20 at 10:30am ET / 7:30am PT, some content is already available on-demand, and there will be affinity groups online during GA to help participants build connections. Learn more about this year's GA in this story from UU World.

UUs will embody our living tradition and be part of history at GA this year by participating in the debate about amendments to, and the vote on, Article II of UUA Bylaws. Also up for a vote is a business resolution proposed by the UUA Board of Trustees entitled, "Embracing Transgender, Nonbinary and Intersex People as Fundamental Expressions of UU Religious Values." Learn more about all of the business at GA this year in the final business agenda. 

Conversations about Article II, individual amendments to the proposed revision, and the amendment process are already underway in the UUA's online discussion forum. Sign up to share your thoughts with UUs from across our faith community.   

Congregations are represented by delegates who vote on business items in a democratic process each year at GA. Learn more about the congregational certification and credentialing required for GA delegates as well as the voting process that will unfold during GA. 

Some of the most beloved aspects of GA will be represented in our online program this year, including the Synergy Worship Service, the Ware Lecture, the Service of the Living Tradition, and Sunday Morning Worship. Powerful speakers and worship leaders from within Unitarian Universalism and beyond will lead our services and we are excited to share them with you. Some of these events will be available to the general public and some events are accessible only with registration. Learn more online.

Explore all of the amazing GA programming in the digital program book available at UUA.org. For an interactive program guide experience, download the GA mobile app provided by Whova. With the app, you can access speaker profiles, our virtual exhibit hall, poster sessions, networking opportunities, and more.

There are many ways to participate in our online GA this year. Registrants can access the event through the Whova mobile app and delegates will have access to the GA Delegate Platform to connect with GA business remotely. Public events, including Sunday Morning Worship, will be live-streamed on UUA.org and resources are available to support groups gathering in person to watch GA together.