EA @ GA 2020

See all that we and our affiliated programs have to offer at UUA’s first virtual General Assembly – GA 2020.

Anytime

  • Poster – UU Mental Health Network. The UU Mental Health Network, a related organization of the UUA, promotes inclusion of people affected by mental health issues in the life and work of our congregations and in the society at large. Find this poster in the “Poster Fair” section of the GA portal.
  • On Demand Video Workshop – Sacred Mental Health Matters. Welcoming is integral to UUism but can be challenging in the presence of those with mental health problems. This session will explore the most important elements found by a sample of UU congregations in meeting this challenge through mental health ministry and advocacy based on belief in the Beloved Community. Rev. Barbara Meyers is the author of Held: Showing Up for Each Other’s Mental Health. Find this workshop in the “On-Demand Library” of the GA Portal.

Wednesday

  • 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm ET – Disability Caucus. Join the Disability Caucus to review upcoming business sessions, explore engaging this business as disabled UUs, and provide mutual support for processing and participating in the business of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EACaucus

Thursday

  • 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm ET – Disability Caucus. Join the Disability Caucus to review upcoming business sessions, explore engaging this business as disabled UUs, and provide mutual support for processing and participating in the business of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EACaucus
  • 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm ET – EqUUal Access Virtual Drop-In. This is our virtual booth space. We can use Zoom breakout rooms to create disabled UU community, talk about the Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry Program, or for needs as they arise. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EADropIn

Friday

  • 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm ET – Disability Caucus. Join the Disability Caucus to review upcoming business sessions, explore engaging this business as disabled UUs, and provide mutual support for processing and participating in the business of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EACaucus
  • 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm ET – EqUUal Access Virtual Drop-In.  This is our virtual booth space. We can use Zoom breakout rooms to create disabled UU community, talk about the Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry Program, or for needs as they arise. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EADropIn

Saturday

  • 10:00 am to 11:30 pm ET – Dismantling Ableism Workshop. Ableism is everywhere, from sub-minimum wages to inaccessible buildings to inspiration porn. Rooted in our principles, and inspired by the first wave of disability activists, we are ready to identify and respond to ableism in our everyday lives. You can be too. Join us to learn how. Find this simulive workshop in the “Workshop” section of the GA Portal.
  • 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm ET – Disability Caucus. Join the Disability Caucus to review upcoming business sessions, explore engaging this business as disabled UUs, and provide mutual support for processing and participating in the business of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EACaucus
  • 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm ET – EqUUal Access Virtual Drop-In.  This is our virtual booth space. We can use Zoom breakout rooms to create disabled UU community, talk about the Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry Program, or for needs as they arise. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EADropIn
  • 5:15 pm to 5:45 pm ET – Disability Caucus Debrief and Action Planning. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EACaucus
  • 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm ET – EqUUal Access Party for disabled UUs, our families, friends, and allies. Come to share your General Assembly experiences, check in with friends, find disabled UU community, and enjoy fellowship. Join us on zoom, here: https://tinyurl.com/EAPartyGA

Job Posting: Administrator: Accessibility and Inclusion Ministry Program

The Rev. Helen McFadyen will be leaving her job as AIM Administrative Director at the end of 2020.  We are in search for another administrator for the AIM program starting in December.  The job description for this position, and how to apply can be found here: Administrator job description – AIM Program 2020.

All applications must be received by August 31 for consideration. Applicants will be contacted with details regarding interviews during the first week of September.

2020 Sermon Award Winner!

Congratulations, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Foster

Elizabeth Foster’s sermon, When God Closes a Window, He Opens a Skylight, has been selected as the winner of the 2020 EqUUal Access Sermon Contest!

The sermon will be honored as part of the EqUUal Access Celebration on June 18.  All are welcome. You can read the sermon and find out more about Elizabeth on our Sermons page under the Resources tab.

 

Information for submitting a sermon for consideration for the 2021 Sermon Contest is available now!