We invite members of your church to attend a series of workshops to be held January 12-February 16 at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church in Park Forest early next year. Entitled "In Our Hands: A Peace and Social Justice Program," the six-week series is based on a curriculum for adults provided by the UUA-with some additions of our own. If more information is needed call Pam Godbout 708/481-9019 or Nancy Orlinsky at 708/481-8584.
Interweave Convo ‘99 in Atlanta
The fifteenth annual continental convocation of Interweave (Unitarian Universalists for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns, and allies) will be held in Atlanta, Georgia, February 26-28, 1999. Sessions will be conducted at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta.
The theme of Convo ‘99 is "Let Your UU Light Shine." The goals of the gathering are to identify strategies for increasing visibility and outreach of the Unitarian Universalist Association and individual societies to the G/L/B/T community, increase participation of G/L/B/T UUs in established church activities, and continuing the mobilization of the UUA to combat activities of the religious right. Particular emphasis is given to the importance of UU outreach in small and middle-sized cities.
The keynote speaker will be Urvashi Vaid, Director of the Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Workshops will deal with various topics relating to denominational growth and individual development, and there will be ample opportunities for networking and establishing friendships. A separate program for youth will be conducted at the First Existentialist Congregation, a primarily lesbian UU congregation in Atlanta.
The "Fulfilling the Promise" Committee of the UUA, which is developing a long-range plan for the denomination, will also be meeting in Atlanta. Members of the committee, including UUA president John Buehrens, will participate in several segments of the Convocation.
For additional information or to receive a registration brochure, contact Hugh Fordyce at (404)252-6268 or e-mail nowestuu@aol.com, or George Adams at (404) 688-2242. Y’all come see us in February!
Homecomings is Bringing UUs Together!
UU Bed & Breakfast Travel Directory
Homecomings is the Bed and Breakfast Travel Directory for Unitarian Universalists and all religious liberals.
Since 1981 Homecomings has been helping UUs form an interdependent web of Travelers and Hosts throughout the U.S., Canada, and other parts of the world.
According to letters received over the years, our network has fostered camaraderie and made possible a rewarding exchange of ideas among widely scattered UUs. There are many who say that Homecomings is strengthening our denomination.
Homecomings Bed & Breakfast Travel Directory: The Adventure in Fellowship continues...Please call or write now to receive a Host application Nineteenth Edition (April 1999 - April 2000). Homecomings International, Inc. Box 1133, Fairfax, VA 22030, USA - (703) 425-8259 Charles and Margaret Walker, Publishers
We welcome your continued support in forming this interdependent web between travelers and hosts.
Announcing: A Bumper Sticker Slogan and Design Contest
The contest is sponsored by the U.U. Urban Coalition of Chicago (producers of the Harvest Fest last fall) The goal is to raise awareness of Unitarian Universalism on Chicago's streets. Rules include: 1. Deadline for submissions is March 1, 1999; 2. Four winners will be chosen; 3. Artwork should be copy-ready; 4. Bumper sticker design should be readable at a distance of a car-length; 5. No more than 2 colors, in addition to black and white, should be used. For further information, or to submit artwork, contact: A. Anne Holcomb, 5502 S. Hyde Park Blvd., #2, Chicago, IL 60637, 773-643-8061.