General Assembly 2021
here on your screen
Wednesday, June 23 through Sunday, June 27
Online Video for Public Events
Video of public events from the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly (GA) 2021 will be live-streamed at UUA.org/ga/off-site/2021, June 23-27--no registration required.
Watch General Sessions, the Candidates Forum & Info Session, the Service of Living Tradition, and the Synergy Bridging Worship (schedule below). An online chat will be available during live events. On-demand video will be available after each event concludes. Chat is enabled during live-streaming events. GA 2021 Public Schedule Video Help | Commenting Policy | Register for More | GA Portal for Registrants
You may register for GA ($200) to gain access to the rest of General Assembly, but watching video and participating in chat at UUA.org/ga/off-site/2021 is free. Learn more about what is available to registrants or go to the GA Participation Portal if you are already registered.
Live-Streaming Video Schedule
The following events will be streamed at UUA.org/ga/off-site/2021 as they occur. On-demand video will be available after each event concludes. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. The Sunday morning service will be prerecorded. Click on the links for more details about each event.
here on your screen
Wednesday, June 23 through Sunday, June 27
Online Video for Public Events
Video of public events from the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly (GA) 2021 will be live-streamed at UUA.org/ga/off-site/2021, June 23-27--no registration required.
Watch General Sessions, the Candidates Forum & Info Session, the Service of Living Tradition, and the Synergy Bridging Worship (schedule below). An online chat will be available during live events. On-demand video will be available after each event concludes. Chat is enabled during live-streaming events. GA 2021 Public Schedule Video Help | Commenting Policy | Register for More | GA Portal for Registrants
You may register for GA ($200) to gain access to the rest of General Assembly, but watching video and participating in chat at UUA.org/ga/off-site/2021 is free. Learn more about what is available to registrants or go to the GA Participation Portal if you are already registered.
Live-Streaming Video Schedule
The following events will be streamed at UUA.org/ga/off-site/2021 as they occur. On-demand video will be available after each event concludes. All times are Eastern Daylight Time. The Sunday morning service will be prerecorded. Click on the links for more details about each event.
Delegates voting at a previous year's general session. (Photo by Nancy Pierce/UUA)
General Sessions
June 23-27, 2021
During these sessions the business of the Association is conducted.
Candidates Forum and Information Session
Thursday, June 24, 2021
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
June 23-27, 2021
During these sessions the business of the Association is conducted.
Candidates Forum and Information Session
Thursday, June 24, 2021
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Service of the Living Tradition
Thursday, June 24, 2021
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Led by the Ministries and Faith Development Staff Group, this service honors fellowshipped and credentialed religious leaders; remembering those who have died, recognizing those who have completed active service, and welcoming those who have received fellowship or credentialed status in the past year. The picture is a screen grab from last year's service. Just click on the picture to see the full video.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
Led by the Ministries and Faith Development Staff Group, this service honors fellowshipped and credentialed religious leaders; remembering those who have died, recognizing those who have completed active service, and welcoming those who have received fellowship or credentialed status in the past year. The picture is a screen grab from last year's service. Just click on the picture to see the full video.
Synergy Bridging Worship
Friday, June 25, 2021
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
This is a transformative multigenerational worship. Come be inspired and illuminated at a celebration of treasured worship elements, rites of passage and brilliant contemporary musical performances. The picture is a screen grab from last year's service. Just click on the picture to see the full video.
Friday, June 25, 2021
7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
This is a transformative multigenerational worship. Come be inspired and illuminated at a celebration of treasured worship elements, rites of passage and brilliant contemporary musical performances. The picture is a screen grab from last year's service. Just click on the picture to see the full video.
Sunday Service June 27 at noon:
Circle 'Round for Justice, Healing, Courage
Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience will stream on our homepage on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at noon. Members of the public are welcome to view the service. Normally, we would project it on a screen inside our building. However, this year you will be able to pop in to the national service of worship via the internet from the comfort of your own home right here on our homepage.
Circle 'Round for Justice, Healing, Courage
Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience will stream on our homepage on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at noon. Members of the public are welcome to view the service. Normally, we would project it on a screen inside our building. However, this year you will be able to pop in to the national service of worship via the internet from the comfort of your own home right here on our homepage.
Recognizing the importance of shared ministry and the many innovative approaches to worship created by congregations during the pandemic, UUA President, Rev. Dr. Susan Frederick Gray, selected the First Universalist Church of Minneapolis to serve as worship leaders for this year's GA Sunday Morning Service.
First Universalist has been a model of shared ministry and what it means to put the work of dismantling white supremacy and building anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices at the center of their ministry. They have been on the front lines in support of the Movement for Black Lives in Minneapolis, bringing spiritual care and moral leadership in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police and the important uprisings for justice that followed. Children and families are a vital part of their ministry, and they have been using creative approaches to engage all ages in worship during the pandemic. Their leadership exemplifies some of the best practices for the creativity, spiritual depth, and moral leadership that is possible when we embrace the work of shared ministry rooted in love and justice.
Until Love Wins – Today’s challenging times require a nimble and resilient spirituality. We need a demanding, inspiring faith and a love strong enough that it will not let us go. Join us as we draw the circle wide, gather our strength, and promise to stay in the struggle and joy until love wins.
First Universalist has been a model of shared ministry and what it means to put the work of dismantling white supremacy and building anti-racist, anti-oppressive practices at the center of their ministry. They have been on the front lines in support of the Movement for Black Lives in Minneapolis, bringing spiritual care and moral leadership in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by police and the important uprisings for justice that followed. Children and families are a vital part of their ministry, and they have been using creative approaches to engage all ages in worship during the pandemic. Their leadership exemplifies some of the best practices for the creativity, spiritual depth, and moral leadership that is possible when we embrace the work of shared ministry rooted in love and justice.
Until Love Wins – Today’s challenging times require a nimble and resilient spirituality. We need a demanding, inspiring faith and a love strong enough that it will not let us go. Join us as we draw the circle wide, gather our strength, and promise to stay in the struggle and joy until love wins.
List of Presenters: Musicians: Franco Holder, Aimee K. Bryant, Dr. Randal Buikema, and the First Universalist Minneapolis Adult and Children's Choir. Religious professionals: Lauren Wyeth, Julica Hermann de la Fuente, and Revs. Arif Mamdani, Karen Hutt, and Jen Crow will lead the service.
Last year more than 10,000 screens tuned in to the watch the Sunday Morning Worship at GA! Please join us again this year on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:45 am or at noon (Eastern time) for the largest annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists in worship. We encourage all congregations to gather as is possible and practical to participate in this wonderful, communal event. At 10:45 the service will be available on our homepage. At noon it will be on GA Online Events and on the UUA’s YouTube channel; members of the public are welcome.
Last year more than 10,000 screens tuned in to the watch the Sunday Morning Worship at GA! Please join us again this year on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at 10:45 am or at noon (Eastern time) for the largest annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists in worship. We encourage all congregations to gather as is possible and practical to participate in this wonderful, communal event. At 10:45 the service will be available on our homepage. At noon it will be on GA Online Events and on the UUA’s YouTube channel; members of the public are welcome.
First Universalist Minneapolis Choir
What was last year's service like?
This is a screen grab from the closing hymn. Just click on the picture to see the full video.
This is a screen grab from the closing hymn. Just click on the picture to see the full video.