The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Board of Trustees leads the governance process each year at General Assembly (GA). Please check back here regularly for updates as they become available.

“What to Expect at General Assembly 2026” Webinar

At GA 2026, we will explore the power, possibility, purpose, struggle, and joy of meeting the moment as Unitarian Universalists. Whether you’re a first-time delegate or a long-tome attendee, we invite you to join us to learn more about what will happen at GA this year. At this webinar, you will be provided an overview of GA along with information for delegates regarding the business sessions. Registration is required. This 90-minute webinar will be recorded for those unable to attend live.

• Tuesday, May 19, 2026
  7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT / 3pm AT / 2pm HT
  Register here.

Business Mini Assembly

As in previous years, a business mini assembly for the rules of procedure, bylaw amendment, and business resolution will take place before GA begins. Delegates will access a link to the amendment form via the Delegate Platform. Zoom information for the mini assembly will also be found in the Delegate Platform. Links to the final text of each item will be added at a later date.

• Mini Assembly for the GA 2026 Rules of Procedure, Bylaw Amendment, and Business Resolution
  Thursday, May 28, 2026
  7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT / 3pm AT / 2pm HT
  Proposed amendments will be due by 11pm ET on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 via the Delegate Platform.

GA 2026 Tentative Business Agenda

In accordance with UUA Bylaws and Rules, Section 4.11, the tentative business agenda (PDF, 2 pages) was posted on March 1, 2026. We encourage you to review the agenda (PDF, 2 pages).

The following regular business items appear on the tentative agenda. Information about mini assemblies for these items will be posted at a later date.

• Business Resolution – UUA Task Force on Ministerial Fellowship Committee Policies and Rules for Interim and Developmental Ministers (PDF, 1 page)
• Bylaw Amendment – Authority to Suspend or Place a Minister’s Search On Hold (PDF, 1 page)

Actions of Immediate Witness

Learn more about how the Commission on Social Witness (CSW) will help lead delegates through the process for Actions of Immediate Witness (AIWs) at GA 2026:

• AIW process

Nominations for Election at GA 2026

On March 15, 2026, per Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Bylaws, Section 9.4 (d), the Nominating Committee submitted the following slate of nominees to the Board of Trustees. The election for these positions will take place at General Assembly (GA) 2026. (Review the slate and learn more about the candidates.)

Important Deadlines

(Items will be added to this list in the coming weeks/months.)

• March 1, 2026
  • Tentative Business Agenda posted online.
• March 15, 2026
  • List of nominations for election at GA 2026 posted.
• May 15, 2026
  • Final Business Agenda posted (30 days beforehand).
• May 20, 2026 — 11pm ET / 10pm CT / 9pm MT / 8pm PT / 7pm AT / 6pm HT
  • Deadline to submit amendments for all business items posted in the final agenda. (A form link will be shared in the Delegate Platform immediately following the publishing of the final agenda.)
• May 19, 2026 — 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT / 3pm AT / 2pm HT
  • “What to Expect at GA 2026” Webinar (registration link above!)
• May 28, 2026 — 7pm ET / 6pm CT / 5pm MT / 4pm PT / 3pm AT / 2pm HT
  • Mini Assembly for the GA 2026 Rules of Procedure, Bylaw Amendment, and Business Resolution