General Assembly, A Meeting of Congregations

General Assembly 2013
June 19-23, Louisville, KY

You are invited to attend the 2013 General Assembly (GA) in Louisville, Kentucky. The theme of this GA is "From Promise to Commitment." Building on the experience of Justice GA, we will gather in Louisville to examine and renew our covenant to our faith, one another, our congregations and the larger world.

Programs will explore the kinds of promises our religious communities are called to make as we seek to live out our Unitarian Universalist values; how we make these promises, with whom, and how we hold ourselves and each other accountable. Here are just some of the topics that will be addressed: environmental justice, the next steps in immigration justice, anti-racism, anti-oppression multiculturalism, organizing for justice, multigenerational work, growing Unitarian Universalism, leadership education, spiritual growth and theology. There will also be many, many opportunities to worship.

Vote! Be Part of the Democratic Process. On Saturday, June 22 delegates to the 2013 General Assembly will elect a Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Moderator to succeed Gini Courter, who has served as Moderator since 2003.

• The 2013 Program Book
   
• Final Business Agenda
   
• The 2013 Schedule
   
• Watching Online
   
• About Louisville

Most General Assembly events will be held in the Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Google Map.

General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to send voting delegates. Video recap of General Assembly 2012.

Contact Us

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) General Assembly & Conference Services professional staff coordinate logistics such as registration, housing, the exhibit hall, services to our attendees prior to General Assembly, and the GA Program. Contact General Assembly & Conference Services Office Staff.

The General Assembly Planning Committee selects the site for each General Assembly, sets the daily schedule, and determines which organizations affiliated with the UUA may present program material. In addition, the committee oversees the annual Ware Lecture, Opening Events, music, ambiance, and evening activities. The UUA Board, based on recommendations by the Planning Committee, selects GA sites four to five years in advance. Site selection criteria.

Future General Assemblies

• June 19-23: 2013 Louisville, KY
• June 25-29: 2014 Providence, RI
• June 24-28: 2015 Portland, OR
• June 22-26: 2016 Columbus, OH
• June 21-25: 2017 TBD
• June 20-24: 2018 Kansas City, MO

Accessibility and Inclusivity at General Assembly

The General Assembly Planning Committee is committed to addressing the inclusion of all people, whatever their abilities might be, in all GA activities.

• Accessibility Services—Even if you are someone who doesn't usually use assistive equipment, you might really be helped by the available services, from mobility and hearing equipment to advice and orientation services.
   
• Local Site Information—Our gathered intelligence on navigating the convention center and getting around the immediate area.
   
• Commitment to Inclusion—Beyond the physical accessibility of the facilities we use—ramps, captioning, seating cut-outs, etc.—we endeavor to take the next step: to truly welcome people with disabilities into every facet of GA.
   
• Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multiculturalism—The UUA affirms its commitment to maintain an environment free of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or disability.
   
• Economic Accessibility—The GA Planning committee is focused on creating opportunities to participate, including financial aid and subsidized child care.