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Ohio-Meadville District of the UUA |
Here are links and information about Out of District Events you might be interested in attending.
To visit the UUA's calendar and see what is planned, click here.
To learn more about this year's General Assembly and see what happened at past General Assembly's go to www.uua.org/events/generalassembly/index.shtml
The Annual Universalist Convocation will be held at Barton Center, Oxford, Mass, on May 2-4, 2008. To find out more as details are posted, visit www.nmuc.org/Convo
To see what our neighboring districts are 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 Priestly District; to the south and west (Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, southern Ohio) the Heartland District and to the southeast (southern VA, TN, NC, SC) the Thomas Jefferson District.
We are also in a cooperative venture with three other districts -
Here are some events from our neighboring districts that might be helpful to our congregations: Saint Lawrence District, Joseph Priestly District, and the Metro NY District. Here are some highlights from events in those districts:
Metro New York
The Mountain - a Camp and Conference Center in North Carolina
Religious Educators Week at The Mountain ~ July 6-11, 2008.
An inspiring week of training and much needed respite for religious educators, teachers and committee members. The Ministry with Youth Renaissance Module will be offered, plus a concurrent program for seasoned religious educators focusing on pastoral care, conflict transformation and healthy communication. In the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains near Highlands, North Carolina, the Mountain Retreat and Learning Center is a spiritual setting in which the values of Unitarian Universalism are lived. The all-inclusive cost for meals, lodging and programming is $595.00 for Adults and $230.00 for Youth. Click here to download flyer.
The Mountain School for Congregational Leadership ~ July 20-26, 2008
With over 25 years of excellence in preparing laity for leadership roles in UU congregations, the qualified and dedicated faculty of The Mountain School for Congregational Leadership provides opportunities to explore leadership styles, gain interpersonal and organizational skills, deepen spiritual life and network with people from Unitarian Universalist congregations. Taking place in the magnificent spiritual setting of The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center near Highlands North Carolina, the all-inclusive cost for lodging, meals and programming is $750.00. For information on the full program and application process, visit their website ats www.mountaincenters.org/leadership.html#mscl
Peace and Privilege: Linking Values and Action ~ August 1-6, 2008
Facilitators Dr. Ken Nafziger, Professor of Music at Eastern Mennonite University, Rev. Marti Keller, Assistant Minister at The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, and Rev. Glenn Johnson, Administrator for Thomas Jefferson District of the Unitarian Universalist Association will share perspectives on peace, justice, privilege and power, and how each works to transform personal privilege into action for change. Music, conversation and programming as well as time for personal reflection and renewal all take place in the awe inspiring setting of The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center, near Highlands, North Carolina. The $525.00 cost includes lodging, meals and programming. For more information visit: www.mountaincenters.org/peaceworks.html
Small Group Ministry Institute ~ August 17-22, 2008
An opportunity for teams and individuals from congregations of all sizes to learn and practice Small Group Ministry (SGM) with experienced practitioners and leaders. Sessions are designed for new and experienced program organizers, facilitators, ministers and congregational leaders. The week will include presentations, hands-on workshops, small group ministry experiences, sharing, networking, informal ‘porch chats, worship. For questions about conference content, please contact Rev. Helen Zidowecki at hzmre@hzmre.com. Click here to download a flyer and registration form.
