GA Schedule

2023 General Assembly Schedule
Summary Schedule Grid Document (PDF). The GA Schedule is subject to change.
Times below are Eastern Daylight Time.
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
- Exhibit Hall 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
From theological schools to specialty craft vendors, UUA staff groups to affiliate groups, the GA exhibit hall is a diverse marketplace of ideas and goods. The Exhibit Hall is always a popular focal point; it provides a gathering place, rest stop, marketplace, and food concessions for GA attendees. - Orientation / Networking / Caucusing 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Learn how GA works, how to connect with others, and how to make the most of your GA experience. This is also a time when the myriad of communities within Unitarian Universalism can network, meet up, and/or caucus. - Banner Parade 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
General Assembly will begin with a procession of banners from hundreds of Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations and organizations. - Opening Celebration 6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
GA officially begins with a joyful, worshipful opening celebration with inspirational music and speakers. The opening celebration sets the tone for the days ahead. - General Session 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Co-moderators Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond preside over the general sessions in which the business of the Association is conducted. Live stream is available to the public. - Welcome Party 9:15 PM – 11:00 PM
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Exhibit Hall 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Featured Speaker 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
UA Ministries & Faith Development's LGBTQ+ and Multicultural Programs is sponsoring a presentation by and conversation with celebrated author Brian Broome. -
Workshops 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
In addition to dozens of on-demand workshops, GA will include live workshops. In-person workshops will stream live for off-site attendees. In-person attendees will have the option of viewing live webinars in a screening room at the Convention Center or from anywhere via the GA app. -
General Session and Presidential Candidates Forum 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Exhibit Hall 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Service of the Living Tradition 7:30 PM – 9 PM
Led by the The Ministries and Faith Development Staff Group, this service honors fellowshipped and credentialed religious leaders; remembering those who have died, recognizing those who have completed active service, and welcoming those who have received fellowship or credentialed status in the past year. The service includes a collection to benefit the Living Tradition Fund. Live stream is available to the public.
Friday, June 23, 2023
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Exhibit Hall 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Morning Worship 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
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Workshops 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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General Session 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Exhibit Hall 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Synergy Bridging Worship 7:30 PM – 8:45 PM
This is a transformative multigenerational worship. Be inspired and illuminated at a celebration of treasured worship elements, rites of passage and brilliant contemporary music. Live stream is available to the public.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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Exhibit Hall 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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Morning Worship 11:00 AM – 11:45 PM
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Workshops 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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General Session 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Exhibit Hall 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Ware Lecture 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The UUA President, in consultation with the General Assembly Planning Committee, invites a distinguished guest each year to address the General Assembly as the Ware Lecturer. In-person or full virtual registration is required to live-stream the event on June 24, or to access the video on-demand when it is posted.
Sunday, June 25, 2023
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Sunday Worship 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Join us virtually for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. Live stream is available to the public. -
General Session & Closing Celebration 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM