2025 General Assembly Schedule

Summary Schedule Grid Document (PDF) The GA Schedule is subject to change.

Schedule Webpage via Whova

Times below are Eastern Daylight Time.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Exhibit Hall Hours: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

• Pre-GA Activities
  9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
  Before General Assembly 2025 officially begins, join us for a series of engaging pre-event activities designed to help you connect with Baltimore’s vibrant history, culture, and social landscape. These experiences, coordinated with local partners and organizations, will provide unique insights into the city’s heritage and diverse communities. Whether through guided tours, cultural explorations, or connections with local Unitarian Universalist congregations, these activities are crafted to deepen social connections, encourage learning, and create memorable experiences for GA attendees. Details on available tours, dates, and accessibility features will be provided closer to the event.
• Virtual Banner Parade
  4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
  We’re excited to introduce a fresh take on one of our most beloved traditions: the Banner Parade. This year, we’re expanding it into a multi-platform Congregational Recognition & Banner Parade, giving more congregations the chance to participate, whether in-person or online. It’s a new way to celebrate the diversity, unity, and spirit of our association! Let’s continue to honor this tradition while embracing new ways to connect.
• Opening Worship
  4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (fully virtual event without an in-person component)
  Kick off General Assembly 2025 with an inspiring, fully virtual Opening Celebration! This dynamic online event, open to all multi-platform registrants, will set the tone for a transformative week centered around our theme, Meet the Moment. Join Unitarian Universalists from around the world as we come together in a vibrant digital space to connect, reflect, and renew our commitment to our shared values. Through powerful music, engaging speakers, and collaborative moments, the Opening Celebration offers an inclusive and accessible experience that welcomes everyone, no matter where you are. There’s no in-person component this year, so gather online for a memorable launch to GA 2025!
• General Session I
  5:30 PM to 6:30 PM (fully virtual event without an in-person component)
  General Sessions, guided by co-moderators Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond, are where the essential business of the Unitarian Universalist Association unfolds. Open to all via live streaming, these sessions provide a platform for discussing, shaping, and advancing the shared mission and values of the UUA. From voting on key issues to hearing reports from Association leaders, the General Sessions reflect a spirit of collaborative leadership and commitment to Unitarian Universalist principles. Join us in witnessing and participating in the impactful work that drives our faith forward.
• Exhibitor Spotlight
  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  Join us for the Exhibitor Open House in the Exhibit Hall! This gathering is the perfect opportunity to explore engaging exhibits, connect with fellow attendees, and meet local and national UU organizations. Stroll through vibrant displays, discover unique resources, and learn about offerings that support our shared values. Whether you're looking to network, find inspiration, or simply get acquainted with the Exhibit Hall, this is your chance to start your GA experience in a dynamic and welcoming space.

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Exhibit Hall Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Flex Time (attendee driven)
  9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  Flex Time at GA offers space for connection, reflection, and community-led engagement, both in-person and online. During this time, attendees can participate in meet-ups, cohort gatherings, worship services, or spiritual practices, with opportunities to connect from wherever they are. It’s also an excellent time to visit the GA Exhibit Hall, whether in person or virtually, to explore resources and interact with exhibitors who are sharing tools, ideas, and opportunities to support your congregation and your personal spiritual journey. Flex Time allows participants to shape their own experience and engage with the GA community in ways that are most meaningful to them.

• Meet The Moment Programming
  10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  Meet-The-Moment programming goes beyond a theme — it’s a platform for Unitarian Universalists to engage in big-picture conversations about the vital work happening across our faith. These sessions bring together UUA staff, thought partners, and congregational leaders to explore practical solutions that promote healthy congregations, empower leadership, and inspire newcomers to Unitarian Universalism.

  From religious education to budgeting, family ministry, and building management, Meet-The-Moment programming offers a think tank experience designed to address the real needs of congregations. It’s a chance to learn, collaborate, and share best practices, ensuring our communities are equipped to face today’s challenges with innovation, resilience, and faith.

• Programs/Workshops
  1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

  In addition to dozens of on-demand workshops available in the GA EduCenter, GA will feature live workshops and webinars to enhance real-time engagement. Select in-person workshops will also be streamed live for off-site attendees, ensuring greater access and participation from anywhere.

• General Session II
  1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  New this year, we’re offering alternative programming during the first 90 minutes of the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday General Sessions. The final 90 minutes, focused on essential delegate work, will not have alternative programming.
• Featured Speakers
  4:30 PM t0 5:30 PM
  The Featured Speakers program block highlights influential voices and thought leaders who bring unique perspectives to the forefront of General Assembly. These sessions offer attendees the opportunity to hear from speakers addressing some of today’s most pressing social, spiritual, and cultural issues. Through powerful storytelling, expert insights, and inspiring calls to action, the featured speakers will challenge, inform, and energize us to live our Unitarian Universalist values in meaningful ways. Join us for these impactful talks that aim to inspire change and deepen our collective commitment.
• Service of the Living Tradition
  7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  Guided by the passionate Ministries and Faith Development Staff Group, this service is a heartfelt tribute to our esteemed fellowshipped and credentialed religious leaders. It's a time to reflect on those who have left an indelible mark, celebrate the accomplishments of those who have completed their service, and warmly embrace the talented individuals who have recently received fellowship or credentialed status. As we come together, we'll also contribute to the Living Tradition Fund, making a real impact.
• Flex Time (attendee driven) (fully virtual without an in-person component)
  8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
  Evening Flex Time at GA provides offers space for connection, reflection, and community-led engagement in a fully virtual format. During this time, attendees can join meet-ups, cohort gatherings, or spiritual practices from wherever they are, creating opportunities to deepen relationships and share meaningful experiences. Evening Flex Time invites participants to shape their own experience and engage with the GA community in ways that inspire and connect us across distances.

Friday, June 20, 2025

Exhibit Hall Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Flex Time (attendee driven)
  9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
• Meet The Moment Programming
  10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Programs/Workshops
  1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
• General Session II
  1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Featured Speakers
  4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
• Synergy Worship
  7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  Prepare to be deeply moved and illuminated during our transformative multigenerational worship experience! Join us for a heartwarming celebration of cherished worship traditions, meaningful rites of passage, and captivating contemporary music.
• Flex Time (attendee driven) (fully virtual without an in-person component)
  8:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Exhibit Hall Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Flex Time (attendee driven)
  9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
• Meet The Moment Programming
  10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
• Programs/Workshops
  1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
• General Session II
  1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
• Featured Speakers
  4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
• Ware Lecture
  7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  Each year, the UUA President extends a prestigious invitation to an outstanding guest to captivate the General Assembly as the esteemed Ware Lecturer. To be part of this extraordinary moment, you must register for General Assembly. With your registration, you'll have the privilege of attending in Baltimore, live-streaming the event, or accessing the video on-demand when it's made available. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired!
• Flex Time (attendee driven) (fully virtual without an in-person component)
  8:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Sunday, June 22, 2025

Exhibit Hall Hours: 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM

• Sunday Worship
  11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
  Embrace the electrifying spirit of the year's largest UU gathering, where we come together in unity for an awe-inspiring Sunday worship celebration like no other! It's a vibrant, communal worship experience that promises to uplift your soul and ignite your passion. And here's the thrilling part – everyone is invited to be a part of this event through a live stream accessible to the public. Don't miss out on this extraordinary gathering of hearts and minds!
• General Session V and Closing
  2:00 PM to 4:00 PM