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Thursday, June 20ThursdayProgram # 2017THE PROMISE AND PRACTICE OFGOOD GOVERNANCEThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center 104Unity ConsultingThis program explores faithfulcongregational governance practicesfrom grounding in our covenantaltheology. We focus on how goodgovernance questions help us to formour covenantal promises. We alsoconsider how governance can helpus hold ourselves accountable to ourpromises and continually renew them.Rev. Rob Eller-IsaacsJoe SullivanLaura ParkProgram # 2018THE SHAPE OF JUSTICE:KEEPING PROMISES TO OURCOMMUNITIESThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center 109-112UU College of Social JusticeDrawing on the wisdom of our partnersaround the world, learn what successfuland sustainable social change mightlook like in your own community andhow you can help bring it about. Learnhow to become effective allies withcommunity partners in both service andthe work of justice.Rev. Kathleen McTigueRev. Deanna VandiverDerek MitchellChavannes Jean-BaptisteProgram # 2019INSIDE & OUT: CONGREGATIONSAND BEYONDThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center 210-211UUA StaffWhat people hope for in spiritualcommunities and the ways in whichthey wish to experience communityare changing dramatically. We willlook at what these changes augurfor congregations and for our largermovement. Some new opportunitiesand strategies will be explored.Rev. Dr. Terasa CooleyProgram # 2020ROAD FROM PHOENIX:BUILDING ON JUSTICE GENERALASSEMBLYThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center 105-108UUA Multicultural Growth & Witness StaffWhat did we learn about UU justicemakingand witness from Justice GA?How did we “take Justice GA home” toour congregations? UU and migrantjustice leaders assess our achievementstogether in Phoenix and across thecountry, transformation in our faith, andnext steps for building partnerships andBeloved Community.Rev. Peter MoralesB. LoeweRev. Susan Frederick-GrayRev. Leslie Takahashi MorrisRev. PeterMoralesRev. SusanFrederick-GrayProgram # 2021LEVERAGE UU CONSUMER/INVESTOR POWER WITH SOCIALMEDIAThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center 201-202Youth and Young Adults MinistriesAs organized consumers and investorsin American corporations, UnitarianUniversalists change corporate behavioron issues of social justice, transformingpromise into effective action. ExamineUU success with Verizon’s positionon Transgender Rights and helpingdismantle ALEC (the AmericanLegislative Exchange). Learn how touse social media to change corporatebehavior.Ted ResnikoffTim BrennanProgram # 2022STAFFING YOURCONGREGATION: ACOMMITMENT TO THE FUTUREThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center 110-111UUA StaffIn changing times, how does acongregation best staff itself for thefuture? How do we deal with the needfor change and our commitments tobeing good stewards of the people weemploy? How do we decide proactivelyand not reactively? How do we help ourcongregations with change?Rev. Dr. Elaine PeresluhaRev. Keith KronProgram # 2023WHAT YOUNG ADULTS LOOKFOR IN A CONGREGATIONThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center L14Young Adult CaucusBack by popular demand! Join YoungAdult Caucus for stories of successfulcongregation-based young adultministry. Afterwards, we’ll host opendialogue about what young adults lookfor in a congregation and what they needwhen they get there. Come ready tolisten and be heard!Program # 2024YOUTH CREATINGCONNECTIONS,STRENGTHENING FAITHThursday 10:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center L15Youth CaucusSmall group conversations will focuson sharing experiences and new ideasfor youth ministry, leadership, justicework and more. Come to start lastingrelationships across the GA community.Bring your success stories, roadblocks,hope and questions as we deepen ourfaith. All ages welcome!Anna Ruth Hall20 2013 General Assembly