National General Assembly Delegate

Every year our congregation elects delegates to represent us at one regional and one national UU meeting. These annual gatherings are a chance to share ideas, learns hands-on-skills, meet other UU s, and develop a greater connection to our other terrific delegates and to our broader faith community.   Each congregation in the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) is allocated one delegate per 50 members.  Clergy are also given delegate status.  Delegates vote on religious and business issues. The nominating process is needs-blind.

Delegates must be voting members of the First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn (please note that to maintain your voting membership, a pledge/membership form or a waiver for the current fiscal year must be on file).

General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

June 25-29  in Providence, RI

Responsibilities

  • Attend the General Assembly of the UUA.
  • Attend workshops to benefit one’s UU development and the congregation’s development.
  • Vote one’s conscience at the plenary sessions.
  • Report to the congregation and Board of Trustees on delegate experiences and learning of value to the congregation.  Reports may be in writing through a report or an newsletter article and/or by in-person presentation.

Benefits

  • Learn how to mobilize New Yorkers on Immigration Rights
  • Spend time deepening your connections with other First U delegates and First U clergy.
  • Return to FUUB energized to build a more compassionate and just world.
  • Meet UUs from all over the country
  • Attend inspiring worship services.
  • Sing and celebrate together
  • Learn what is happening in the national UU world.
  • Attend interesting and useful workshops
  • Learn more about other UU and kindred organizations.

Cost – Approximate

Registration – $315

Hotel (shared room) – $500

Transportation – $300 – 800, depending on location

Meals – $200  (Saturday lunch is included.)

Most years the congregation is able to budget or fundraise for stipends to reduce costs, at least for delegates who would not be able to attend without financial aid.  Scholarships are available; info at www.uua.org.  Also, delegates can work as GA volunteers for free registration.