General Assembly (gospel, church, gnostic, sunday, religion)

[lilithu]

I've asked this before, is anyone going?

This year GA will meet in Dallas/Ft. Worth from June 23rd to June 27th. Elaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic Gospels and most recently Beyond Belief will be giving the Ware lecture. And the senior minister of my church, Rev Rob Hardies of All Souls Unitarian, will be giving the Sunday sermon.

I'm still not sure that I'm going yet, as it will require some juggling, but I think that it would be extremely poetic for us UUs to meet for general assembly in the state that denied us tax-exempt status as a religion last year.

[Green Gaia]

That would be awesome to meet her! I love her books. But no, that's about the time I'll be moving.... maybe next year.

[lilithu]

I'm going to GA! Yea!!!!!!!

I'm going to be a delegate for my congregation.

[Green Gaia]

Very cool! I'm so happy for you!

[lilithu]

Originally Posted by Maize

Very cool! I'm so happy for you!

Thanks!! Have you been to GA in the past, Maize? This will be my first time.

[Green Gaia]

Nope. Never been.

[robtex]

wow that is about 4 hours from where I live.....thanks for the heads up. Might be cool..have to see about my schedule.

[lilithu]

Originally Posted by robtex

wow that is about 4 hours from where I live.....thanks for the heads up. Might be cool..have to see about my schedule.

Duuude!! Come to GA!! Asside from the endless and probably very dull plenary sessions (church business stuff) that are only required of the delegates, it should be a lot of fun!!

Check out the program thus far.
http://www.uua.org/ga/prog.html

Tell your boss that you need time off to practice your "religion."

[lilithu]

Originally Posted by Maize

Nope. Never been.

It's still a ways off yet, but I promise that when I get back, I'll tell you all about it.

I don't know anyone online who seems more dedicated to UU than you.