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Fall Leadership Conference

District President’s Column

Qiyamah’s Corner 

Ministerial Matters 

Lifespan REflections

Accepting Allies

Chalice Lighters

General Assembly

TJD Board Retreat 

Don't Sleep on the Dream

District Calendar

Fall Leadership Conference 2003
October 10-11, 2003
Unitarian Church of Norfolk, VA

Keynote Address: Toward a Deeper Patriotism
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Chris Buice, Minister, Tennessee Valley UU Church

Patriotism can be a fleeting, momentary enthusiasm or a sustained lifetime commitment. Our congregations are made up of individuals with many different kinds of commitments. Some are members of the military or veterans. Some are conscientious objectors and peace activists. Why in the world would we want to go to church together? Chris will give his answer to this question and explore how a deeper understanding of our Unitarian Universalist faith can help sustain a more profound patriotism that can serve us well in times of war and peace.

Bio: Rev. Chris Buice is the minister of the Tennessee Valley UU Church. He is the author of "Roller-Skating as a Spiritual Discipline" and "A Bucketful of Dreams: Contemporary Parables for All Ages."

Workshops: 

  • A Panel Discussion of Patriotism - Rev. Buice and others 

  • The Sanctity of Community: Empowering Safety in UU Congregations - Qiyamah A. Rahman, District Executive 

  • What’s in a Name - Dr. Leon Spencer, TJ District President 

  • The Language of Reverence - Rev. Julie Denny-Hughes, Minister of UU Fellowship of Raleigh 

  • The Separation of Church and State - Americans United for Separation of Church and State

  • Exploring African American UU Heritage in the South - Will Frank 

  • So You're Thinking of the UU Ministry - Rev. Charlie Davis and Shannon Cocheo

  • Stewardship of Our UU Faith - Pat Griggs, TJD Annual Program Fund Chair

  • How to Design an Adult RE Program - Tom Atkinson and Jim Flanagan of UU Fellowship of Raleigh 

  • Pastoral Care as Shared Ministry- Qiyamah A. Rahman, TJ District Executive 

  • The Larger Family - the TJD and UUA - Ed Wilde, UUA Trustee

  • Small Congregations - Resources and Needs - Rev. Karen Day , UU Church of Greenville, NC

  • Where is the "soul" and how do we inject it in our churches? - Elandria Williams. 

Lodging:
30 rooms are available on Friday night, 10/10, and an additional 10 on Saturday, 10/11. Rooms are listed under Thomas Jefferson District UU Conference. Guests call the hotel directly @ (757) 622-6682. 

Special rates are $79+tax single or double occupancy or $89+tax deluxe business class single or double occupancy. Each additional adult in the room is $10 extra. A Hospitality Room is available on 10/10 and 10/11, 8 PM – 11 PM both nights. Reservations must be made by September 30. 345 Granby St. Norfolk, VA 23510 


Home Hospitality: Contact Carol Nelson at 757-686-1425 or mishacj@aol.com if you are interested in home hospitality. Limited space is available.

For More Information:
http://www.tjd.uua.org/flc2003.html