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Thursday, June 20ThursdayProgram # 2062BUILDING INTERFAITHALLIANCES: WHEN WE ARE NOTENOUGHThursday 3:30 pm – 4:45 pmConvention Center 101UUSCUnitarian Universalists are eliminatinggender based violence in Darfur, creatingmarkets for fair trade, as shareholdersmoving corporations to fulfill humanrights, and passing new law for thehuman right to water in California bycreating powerful faith alliances. Takeback to congregations learnings fromtoday’s successful faith alliances.Rev. Brock LeachRev. Lindi RamsdenRev. David SchillingSusan SklarProgram # 2063FUN TIMES: BUSINESS MATTERSThursday 3:30 pm – 4:45 pmConvention Center L15Youth CaucusJoin the Youth Caucus as we discussthe business of General Assembly.Possible topics of discussion include theStatement of Conscience and Actions ofImmediate Witness. This is also a timeto learn about what plenary is and howyouth can be involved.Zac CooperIsabelle MarshelThursday 5:15 pm – 7:30 pmProgram # 2064PLENARY III, WORSHIP ANDWITNESSThursday 5:15 pm – 7:30 pmDescription is on the following page.Thursday 8:30 pm – 10:00 pmProgram # 2065CANDIDATES FORUMThursday 8:30 pm – 10:00 pmConvention Center Hall 2CBe an informed voter. The candidatesfor UUA Moderator will speak. TheModerator serves as Chief GovernanceOfficer of the Association, presiding atGeneral Assemblies and at meetings ofthe Board of Trustees and the ExecutiveCommittee. The Moderator also serveson the Finance Committee without vote,represents the Association on specialoccasions, and assists in promoting itswelfare.Thursday 10:15 pm – 11:45 pmProgram # 2066AN EVENING WITH KRI ANDHETTIE, MORE THAN MUSICThursday 10:15 pm – 11:45 pmMarriott Marriott Ballroom 5 & 6Called “A breath of fresh air,” kRi andHettie weave melody and storytellingseamlessly. The synergy between the 2voices and one guitar is palpable. Theirmeaningful messages, humor, poetry,and music will affect you on a cellularlevel, both touching your heart anduplifting your spirit.Thursday 10:15 pm – 11:45 pmProgram # 2067ANNE BRADEN: SOUTHERNPATRIOT – TRANSFORMATIONTHROUGH COMMITMENTThursday 10:15 pm – 11:45 pmConvention Center 100Appalshop FilmsScreen/discuss the documentaryexploring the life of this extraordinary,some said incendiary, American civilrights leader and Louisville native. Awhite women raised in the segregatedSouth, Braden’s story explores notonly dangers of racism and politicalrepression but the transformative powerof a life committed to social justice.Mimi PickeringDr. Cate FoslThursday 10:30 pm – 11:30 pmProgram # 2068YOUTH WORSHIP: WHEN OURPROMISE FINDS FULFILLMENTThursday 10:30 pm – 11:30 pmConvention Center L15Youth CaucusGathering in beloved communityrekindles our commitment to ourfaith and our promises. Join the YouthCaucus for our entirely youth-ledworship. All are welcome to be presentfor music and inspiration as we lift ourhearts and begin our week at GA!Jaimie DingusOlivia Schouboe ElzingaMarch Route to Witness EventWe will exit the convention center from the 3rd Street lobby.Head north on S 3rd St toward W Market St.Market St Make your first left onto W Market St. Make your second right onto S 5th St.Continue straight and you will reach the Belvedere.26 2013 General Assembly