Denominational Connections

Reflections on General Assembly 2011

Read articles here which were written by those who attended, led and participated in the 2011 General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. All reports indicate that this gathering in Charlotte was a great success. More reflections and reporting are available on the UUA website as well.

Reaching into the larger UU world

The goals of the UUCC Denominational Connections Team are to:

• Help members experience greater awareness of our growing role in UU connections — locally, nationally, and globally
• Celebrate current contributions and benefits to the Larger Circle of UUism
• Advocate continued giving TJD, UUA Fair Share
• Increase Chalice Lighter participation
• Increase UUCC representation at and learning from UU events, including local Sister Churches, District and General Assembly events.

Great UU Connections Reinforce Stronger UUCC Participation & Community
Interested in helping out? Please contact co-chairs Cindy Fox, Phil Sterner or Staff Contact Kathleen Carpenter.

 

Programs and Resources:

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) | uua.org
Our international headquarters on Beacon Hill, next to the State House, in Boston, Mass.

UU Service Committee (UUSC) | uusc.org
Our UU entity committed to Social Justice

General Assembly
Over 4,000 UUs gathered in Charlotte to ponder, worship, laugh and sing during the 50th annual General Assembly, June 22–26, 2011. Praised as an excellent meeting place, Charlotte saw much activity and GA business. Most of the events are available as streaming videos and articles on the UUA/GA website. Check them out.

Chalice Lighters
Chalice Lighters are members of our congregation who have pledged financial assistance to congregations in the TJ District that may apply for assistance in growing and strengthening Unitarian Universalism in their areas. tjdistrict.org/chalicelighters

The Mountain
The Mountain is a UU retreat and education center in Highlands, NC. Located in the breathtaking beauty of the Appalachians, with spectacular views, ancient white oak forests, and simple, modern housing and meeting facilities, it offers unique programs and camps for youth, seniors and every age in between. mountaincenters.org

SUUSI and SWIM
SUUSI is the Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute, an intentional community of UUs and like-minded people that convenes every July to explore our interconnectedness, delight in the outdoors, enjoy music and learn new ways of seeing our world and each other. suusi.org
SWIM is the Southeast Winter Institute Miami UU Camp, an all-age Unitarian Universalist camp. It is held annually between Christmas and New Years Day near Miami, Florida. Outdoor adventures and workshops feature the unique beauty of the Florida Everglades and range from strenuous to relaxing. swimuu.org

Our Charlotte Area Churches:
Piedmont UU Church | puuc.org
In the northeast part of the city by UNC Charlotte
UU Fellowship of Lake Norman | uulakenorman.wordpress.com

Our Partner Church:
Partner Church in Szabed, Romania

In 1991, our congregation was paired with a Unitarian church in Szabed, Romania by the UU Partner Church Council. Szabed, a village of about 600 people, is located in the Transylvanian region of northern Romanian. Since 2000, UUCC has held nine coffeehouse fundraisers to benefit our partners, raising more than $16,000 to help finance much needed building repairs and other congregational needs. Over the years, three groups from UUCC have visited Szabed - and in 2011, their minister and his wife visited Charlotte.