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Saturday, June 22SaturdaySaturday 7:00 am – 7:30 amProgram # 4001SPIRITUAL PRACTICESaturday 7:00 am – 7:30 amMarriott Bluegrass 1Start your day with this informalworship gathering offered by a GAChaplain. This small group experiencewill reflect the early morning preferencesof the Chaplain of the day.Rev. Aaron PaysonSaturday 7:45 am – 8:45 amProgram # 4002SATURDAY MORNING WORSHIP:IN GLOBAL COVENANTSaturday 7:45 am – 8:45 amConvention Center Hall 2CUUA Office of International ResourcesLeaders of Unitarian and UUcommunities from around the world willlead worship this morning, calling onus to remember the interdependent webof faithful international relationshipsthat shape us. This morning we’ll enjoyinspiring voices, stories of promisekeeping,and grow in understanding howwe hold each other In Global Covenant.Rev. Eric M. CherrySaturday 8:45 am – 12:00 pmProgram # 4003PLENARY VISaturday 8:45 am – 12:00 pmConvention Center Hall 2CUUA Moderator GiniCourter presides overthe plenary sessionsin which the businessof the Associationis being conducted.Please refer to theGini Courter Agenda on pages 76–77 for details on thespecific items which will be addressed.Saturday 10:30 am – 4:00 pmPOLLS ARE OPEN!DELEGATES: Be sure to cast your votein the election! Polls are located in therear of the Exhibit Hall (Hall 2D) behindthe UUA Bookstore.Saturday 12:45 pm – 1:30 pmProgram # 4004REFLECTION GROUPSSaturday 12:45 pm – 1:30 pmReflection Groups are groups of 8-10attendees. Gather with your groupduring this time to connect, to reflectand to discern how we might encourageone another to live out our covenants.More information about ReflectionGroups can be found in the “Welcometo GA” newsletter handed out atregistration.Saturday 1:45 pm – 3:00 pmProgram # 4005MINI ASSEMBLY ON PROPOSEDACTIONS OF IMMEDIATEWITNESSSaturday 1:45 pm – 3:00 pmConvention Center 207, 208, 209Commission on Social WitnessThe Bylaws allow for adoption of up to3 Actions of Immediate Witness. TheMini Assembly is your chance to meetwith others who are interested in eachproposed AIW. After the facilitatorsgive a brief overview of the AIW process,and some general tips on how to engageeffectively, participants are invited toshare their recommendations, includingexamples of best practices.Dr. Susan GoeklerDr. David MayRev. Heather Rion StarrCaitlin DuBoisProgram # 4006ARE YOU CONSIDERING THEMINISTRY?Saturday 1:45 pm – 3:00 pmConvention Center 110-111This is a workshop for individualswho are considering preparation forministerial fellowship with the UUA.What are the educational options?How much will it cost? What are therealities and possibilities within theUU ministry? What are some waysthat ministers can serve the UnitarianUniversalist movement?Rev. David PetteeRev. Darrick JacksonProgram # 4007STEWARDSHIP AS A SPIRITUALPRACTICESaturday 1:45 pm – 3:00 pmConvention Center 201-202Historic Unitarian and Universalistideas, beliefs, and key incidents instewardship will be presented. Thiswill be built upon to inform our ownfinancial/spiritual biographies and goals.Then the group will work to surfaceideas for worship; to add insight into therelationship of UU values/beliefs andstewardship.Rev. John BuehrensAnanstassia ZinkeMark EwertRev. JohnBuehrensProgram # 4008LIVING FAITH-FULL LIVES:EQUIPPING FAMILIES TO THRIVESaturday 1:45 pm – 3:00 pmConvention Center 105-108What do families need to lead faithfullives? Part of a faithful life is settingcommitments based on values. How cancongregations and communities supportfamilies as they struggle to fulfill theircommitment to teach our young to liveUU values in the world? What do wepromise in return?Mr. Barb GreveLiz JonesPat KahnJessica YorkMr. Barb GreveMark EwertLiz Jones36 2013 General Assembly