Back in 1999, each June my family of four would load up our van with a tent, sleeping bags, camp stove, dishes, food and more and head out for wherever that year's General Assembly was being held....

As things change daily with COVID-19 and vaccines, our summer programs are taking different approaches to how to meet this summer. Summer Institute and UUMAC will both be meeting virtually this year.

On this Memorial Day we want to take time to recognize those who have given their lives for our country throughout its history.

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Summer Camps, Youth Group, General Assembly, UUA Board Webinars, Youth Programming. and more.

It has been a very long church year especially with juggling all the uncertainty of the pandemic and trying to create worship while learning new technologies. And yet, we know our folks have done well with that task. Bravo!

I attended my first General Assembly in 1998. I had only been a member of my congregation for 2 years, and had just completed my first year as the Director of Religious Education (DRE).

I keep hearing the word “resilient” and keep wondering what people mean by it. From a trauma-informed lens, resilience doesn’t mean we aren’t impacted. People who go through trauma are changed. Just as all of us have been impacted over the last year.

I entered the Commissioned Lay Ministry program in 2014 when I became an empty-nester. I needed something to do with my time once my daughters and infant granddaughter moved out on their own.

Find out what's happening in the Central East Region! This month - Chalice Lighters, UU World Special Issue, Virtual General Assembly 2021, Summer Programs, UUA Board Open Houses, Virtual Worship Services and more.

While some smaller camps are returning to in-person, our two largest gatherings in the region are remaining virtual this year. With the uncertainty of the vaccine distribution and no vaccinations yet for those under 16, this was felt to be the wisest decision.