Northeast Regional Group (NRG) Events

We are part of the Northeast Regional Group of the UUA (NRG) and are welcome to participate in events hosted by our partner districts. To see what they planning visit them by clicking on the district name: to the north (New York) the Saint Lawrence District; to the east (PA, DC, NJ, northern VA, Delaware and Maryland) the Joseph Priestley District and further east, the Metro New York District

Events of particular interest:

• St. Lawrence District is hosting a Youth Spirituality Development Conference on December 5-7, 2008 at the Rochester Universalist Church. For forms with detailed information visit: http://www.sld-yruu.org/Forms.htm

• A Middle Atlantic Large Church Conference is planned for March 6-7, 2009 at All Souls, Unitarian, Washington, DC.  Come be with other lay leaders and clergy and staff in the four district region that comprises the Joseph Priestley, Metro New York, St. Lawrence, and Ohio Meadville Districts.  A stunning keynote speaker, wonderful workshops, and connections between large and large midsize congregations are part of what you can expect.  Those who wish can stay over on Sunday for the moving worship service that All Souls is known for.  Additional details as to schedule, housing, and cost is forthcoming.  Put this on your calendar and plan on bringing a team to the Middle Atlantic Large Church Conference.  For additional information, contact the Joseph Priestley District of the UUA, 302-778-4564, or check out information online at www.jpduua.org. For congregations of 350 members or more.

• The Curriculum Planning Renaissance Module is being sponsored by the St. Lawrence District on Mach 24-26, 2009 at Christ the King Retreat & Conference Center in Syracuse, NY. The module runs from Tues 7:00 pm - Thurs. 4:00 pm. For details, visit http://www.sld.uua.org/calendar1.html

• Pastoral Care: Intro for Religious Educators is being sponsored by the Metro NY District April 2-4, 2009 at the Xavier Center. For a flyer, visit http://uumetrony.org/events/PastoralCareFlyer.pdf

• The St. Lawrence District's District Assembly will feature keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. Tom Owen-Towle and the theme "Building the Beloved Community". The assembly will be in Albany, NY, April 24-25, 2009. For details, visit http://www.sld.uua.org/calendar1.html