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Metro NY Minute -- January  2006

  
 
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Upcoming Workshops and Meetings 
 
Visit the District's Calendar and Events page for these and other events:
 
bullet Advanced Youth Advisor Training: Sponsored by the District, January 20-22, at the Xavier Conference Center, Convent Station NJ. Click here for flyer and registration information.
bullet Liberal Religious Educators Association (LREDA) Chapter Professional Day: February 2, at the Community Church of New York UU, Manhattan. For information, contact Britt Cryer.
bullet Young Religious UU (YRUU) Con: Sponsored by and held at the UU Congregation of Princeton (NJ), February 3-5, 2006. Click here for flyer and registration information.
bullet UU Women's Association (UUWA) Winter Luncheon: Sponsored by the District, February 11, at the Community Church of New York UU, Manhattan. Keynote speaker: The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt. For information, contact Laurie James or call 212-724-0438 for reservations. 
bullet Anti-Racism & Diversity Committee (ARDC) Conclave: Sponsored by the District, February 25, at the Community Church of New York UU, Manhattan. Click here for flyer and registration information.  
bullet 6th National Conference for Mid-Size Congregations: Sponsored by the UUA, March 2-5, 2006, at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix.
bullet Spirituality Development Con for Youth and Advisors: Sponsored by the District, March 10-12, 2006, location to be announced. For information, contact Andrea Lerner. .  
bullet A Conversation with the District Board: Sponsored by the District, March 11, 2006, at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood (NJ). For information, contact Jerry Muntz.
bullet Young Religious UU (YRUU) Con: Sponsored by and held at the UU Congregation of Monmouth County, Lincroft NJ, March 24-26, 2006. For information, contact Genna Ayres.
bullet Presidents Roundtable: Sponsored by the District, April 1, 2006, location to be announced. For information, contact Andrea Lerner.
bullet UU United Nations Office (UUUNO)2006 Annual Intergenerational Seminar: April 6-8, 2006 (youth programming begins April 5).
bullet Junior High Con: Sponsored by and held at the Unitarian Church in  Westport (CT), April 8, 2006. For information, contact Peter Green. 
bullet District 2006 Annual Meeting: April 28-29, at the Marriott Hotel, Stamford CT.
bullet Anti-Racism Training for Youth and Advisors: Sponsored by the District, May 12-14, location to be announced. For information, contact Andrea Lerner. 
 
Did You Know . . . ?
 
. . . You won't want to miss the District 2006 Annual Meeting! See the sidebar for details.

. . . There's still time to nominate worthy UU individuals and congregations for the 2006 District Awards and 2006 District Scholarships. Awards and scholarships will be presented at the District 2006 Annual Meeting

. . . Harry Green, District Congregational Services Consultant, has a new phone number and email address: 201-857-8567, harrygreen@optonline.net. Use this phone number for faxing, too, but call first.

. . . The Anti-Racism and Diversity Committee (ARDC) website has been signficantly updated. Visit www.AntiRacism.net  to learn about (1) the ARDC Conclave on February 25;  (2) the national Living Wage Campaign initiative – Let Justice Roll!; (3) new links to important anti-racism and diversity websites; (4) an updated calendar of events.

. . . A Fair Share Pledge is a promise to support our Association. Our District can do more to support our congregations' good works. Find out how! An up-date from District Annual Program Fund Chair Jim Sanders.  

. . . The UU Congregation of the Catskills (Kingston NY) has published a guide and resource list for those returning to New York's Ulster County from prison or jail. Coming Back to Ulster County is the fifth such publication in the state and was produced with the help of a grant from the New York State Convention of Universalist

. . . The Task Force on Election Integrity of the Community Church of NY UU (Manhattan) testified recently about the dangers of electronic voting at hearings of the NY City Council, the Assembly Election Committee, and the State Board of Elections. Click here for the testimony.

. . . Justin Fertig, former youth representative to the District Board and member of the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield (NJ), now works with the Common Ground Coalition in New Orleans providing relief to hurricane

. . . "Imagine a Religion" ad materials are now available from the UUA for free or at a greatly reduced price: print ads, radio spots, banners, and more. To find out more, visit the Uncommon Denomination Resources page.

. . . UU congregations are providing shelter to the homeless. Read more at UUWorld.org, the UUA's online magazine, about the UU Fellowship of Huntington (NY) and other congregations.

  
2006 Annual Meeting Highlights
 
** April 28-29, 2006, at the Marriott Hotel in Stamford CT. Registration begins February 15, 2006.

**  Radical Hospitality: Welcome All Into Our House is this year's theme and focus.

 
**  The Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt, minister at the Fourth Universalist Society (Manhattan), will deliver the keynote address Saturday morning.
 
**  Nick Page, UU composer, author, and song-leader, will create a joyful musical experience Friday night.
 
**  Programming for children -- an annual meeting first!
 
**  The Metro NY District Choir open to all willing voices.
 
Is Your Congregation Radically Hospitable?

Drive-Time Essays offer inspiration and guidance. This month, listen to or read Accessibility by the Reverend Devorah Greenstein 4:30. [Click the title to read, the time to listen to, or here for listening instructions.]

More Good Stuff to Check Out!

RE-Sources for religious education leaders

Job opportunities around the District

SmallTalk for or small congregations

Action Alerts from the UUA Washington Office for Advocacy

InterConnections for lay leaders

UUA Monthly Mailing to all congregations

UUWorld.org, UUA's online magazine

UUA News Clips for newsletter editors
 
Milestones and Transitions
 
. . . UUA Lifespan Faith Development welcomes new Family Matters Task Force members, including the Rev. Hope Johnson, minister at the UU Congregation of Central Nassau (Garden City NY).
 

Catherine Torpey will be ordained by the South Nassau UU Congregation (Freeport NY) on March 19 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, contact Lisa Bryson-Brockmann.
 
Megan Kelly will be ordained by the Central Unitarian Church (Paramus NJ) on April 30 at 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 201-262-6300.
 
The Rev. Debra Haffner, community minister at the Unitarian Church in Westport (CT), has been approved for final fellowship by the UUA.
 
The UU Congregation of Danbury (CT) will  hold a special service on March 26 to dedicate their new fellowship hall. William Schulz, president of Amnesty International, will be the keynote speaker.
 
The UU Congregation of the South Fork (Bridgehampton NY) held their first service in their new building on Christmas Eve.
 

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