General Assembly

 General Assembly is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association. Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend.

The 64th General Assembly is once again a multi-platform event beginning Wednesday, June 18 through Sunday, June 22, 2025. Unitarian Universalists from across the country will gather at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland and online via the Whova app.

Registration is open now – rates increase May 16.

Check out the schedule to see the full lineup of workshops, worship services, and more. Scroll down to learn more about programming featuring members of the Starr King community!

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The Starr King Lounge and Exhibit Booth

Whether you want to know more about our programs and offerings, snag some Starr King swag, or just relax and recharge, the Starr King Lounge is the place to be! Located just inside the entrance to the Exhibit Hall behind the UUA booth, we’ll have plenty of space to relax, play some games, and more.

Attending GA online? We’ll be there too!

Visit our virtual booth the GA Whova app to check out pictures and videos, download handouts and other digital swag, as well as enter for a chance to win a piece of Starr King apparel.

Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

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Starr King Events

Online Discernment Drop In

Tuesday, June 17, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm ET
Online via Zoom

Drop-in to an open discernment hour with Matty Waterman, Director of Admissions & Recruitment. Learn more about our programs and how Starr King can help you on the path to progressive religious leadership. General Assembly registration not required. Click here to join via Zoom.

Starr King Friendship Lunch

Thursday, June 19, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor — Key Ballroom 6

Join us at the Starr King Friendship Lunch for a seated meal and learn how your support can help create transformative leaders for the 21st century. Attendees will hear from graduates, students, staff, and more. Plus, you’ll be treated to a special video premiere! This event is free to attend. RSVP here.

Starr King’s Changing Leadership: Reflections on a Presidency

Friday, June 20, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Convention Center #347-348

Starr King School for the Ministry enters a new chapter with the retirement of its president, Rosemary Bray McNatt, after 11 years of service. In her final President’s Lecture, she reflects on the future of UU seminaries and the possibilities that await when we make common cause with our congregations.

Discerning Seminary

Friday, June 20, 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm ET
Exhibit Hall Networking Table #3

Are you discerning seminary? Meet with Matty, Director of Admissions at Starr King School for the Ministry, and get your questions answered at this informal Meet Up in the Exhibit Hall. 

Starr King Graduate Association Dinner

Friday, June 20, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm ET
Pendulum 401 Restaurant and Bar (Inside the Baltimore Hilton Lobby)

Join SKSM graduates, faculty, staff, and other friends to catch up at this informal gathering during General Assembly. This is a pay-your-own way event. Planning on joining us? RSVP to Erica Toyama at etoyama@sksm.edu. We hope to see you there!

President’s Discussion

Saturday, June 21, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ET
Exhibit Hall Learning Stage

Current President Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and incoming President Dr. Stephanie Krusemark will discuss the future of theological education and more. If you’re coming to General Assembly, make sure you add this to your schedule!

Starr King Gala

Saturday, June 21, 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm ET
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor — Key Ballroom 8

All are welcome to join us for return of the Starr King Gala on Saturday night! We’ll be celebrating President Rev. Rosemary Bray McNatt and dancing the night away. Already have a song request? Email us at communications@sksm.edu! This event is free to attend. You do not have to be registered for General Assembly to attend the Gala. RSVP here.

UU Polity

Wednesday, June 18 – Sunday, June 22
Online or In-Person

Students in the Polity class will discover the mechanics of governance by observing UU polity in action. We will attend plenary sessions, business mini-assemblies, worship services, and meet as a class. Class sessions will allow time to process our observations, learn the history of congregational polity in contrast to other polity paradigms, and discern the theological and cultural contexts for UU polity. Learn how to take a class with us!

Nurturing Scholartivism: MA in Social Change @20

On-Demand Webinar

This year, we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of our innovative Master of Arts in Social Change (MASC) — a program that forms spiritually grounded leaders devoted to counter-oppressive and multi-religious work that integrates scholarship, activism, and the arts. In this on-demand webinar, available on the Whova app, MASC graduates reflect on their learning, ongoing work, and strategies for sustainable collective liberation.

Welcoming the Stranger: Global U/UU Radical Hospitality

On-Demand Webinar

Welcoming the Stranger practices in Unitarian Universalism will be explored in Brazil, the Philippines, Transylvania, and Kenya. The Reckoning International U/UU Histories Project interrogates over four centuries of colonialism and discrimination in global U/UU relations. After an introduction to Team Reckoning’s work, the presenters will share their knowledge and experience. Speakers include Carol Maciel (Current Student), Rev. Tet Gallardo (Former Balázs Scholar), Rev. Adél Nagy (Former Balázs Scholar), and Rev. Justine Magara

Other Starr King Community-Led Programs

Meet the Moment: Freedom’s Unfinished Work
Rev. E.N. Hill (Graduate)
Thursday, June 19, 9:00 am
Community Screening in Baltimore or Screening on Whova

Giving Guides, Strategy and Story
Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry (Graduate) & Rev. Sara Green
Thursday, June 19, 1:00 pm
Live and On-Demand Webinar

Messy Faith, Joyful Lives: Building Community Together
Rev. Dr. Michelle Collins (Graduate) & Austen Petersen
Thursday, June 19, 1:00 pm
Live and On-Demand Webinar

Nurturing Diverse UU Leadership
Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti (Former Faculty & Former Trustee) & Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd
Thursday, June 19, 1:00 pm
In Person: Convention Center #345-346

One with the Force: Love, Justice and Resistance
Mykal Slack (Former Trustee) & Rev. Sam Teitel
Thursday, June 19, 1:00 pm
In Person: Convention Center #347-348

Global Worship: Celebrating Our Diverse Faith
Carol Maciel (Current Student), Rev. Zsolt Elekes, & Esther Mukera
Friday, June 20, 9:00 am
In Person: Convention Center #337-338

Generosity as a Shared Value: Making it Real
Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Stevens (Graduate), Rachel Maxwell, Mark Ewert, & Rev. Tandi Rogers
Friday, June 20, 1:00 pm
Live and On-Demand Webinar

Organizing for Housing Justice
Elias Poore (Graduate), Imari S. Nuyen-Kariotis, Fran Quigley, & Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman
Friday, June 20, 1:00 pm
Live and On-Demand Webinar

A Poetry Pause
Rev. Sean Parker Dennison (Graduate), Rev. Marta I. Valentín, & Rev. Adam Dyer
Friday, June 20, 1:00 pm
In Person: Convention Center #337-338

In Service to Truth: Maryland Lynching Memorial Projects
Rev. Alexa Fraser (Graduate), Lula Beatty, Diane Teichert, & Sharon Kniss
Friday, June 20, 1:00 pm
In Person: Convention Center #345-346

Deep Dialogue Across Differences
Rev. Cathleen Cox (Graduate)
Saturday, June 21, 1:00 pm
Live and On-Demand Webinar

Journaling and Meditations for Transformation
Rev. Dianne Daniels (Graduate)
Saturday, June 21, 1:00 pm
Live and On-Demand Webinar

Sing Out Love: A Virtual Hymnal Hymn Sing
Rev. Erika Hewitt (Graduate & Former Faculty), Amy Carol Webb, Dr. Baker Purdon, & Rev. David Glasgow
Sunday, June 22, 9:30 am
Multi-Platform: Convention Center Ballroom I & II

Addressing Distress and Isolation through Companionship and Faith
Rev. Barbara Meyers (Graduate) & Skyler Malan
On-Demand Webinar

Angelic Intelligence: Unitarian Universalist Principles in Technology
Sahar Muhsin Laufman (Graduate)
On-Demand Webinar

Comprehensively Assessing Your Board, Minister, And Congregation
Rev. Dr. Kate Walker (Graduate) & Kyle Gracey
On-Demand Webinar

Deepening Meaning in Your Life Through Spiritual Companionship
Pastor Jacqueline Duhart (Graduate & Staff), Rev. Darcey Laine (Graduate), Linnea Nelson, Rev. Dr. Clyde Grubbs, Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig, Rev. Jan Nielsen, Rev. Petra Thombs, Rev. Tandi Rogers, & Moderator Rev. Gregory Boyle
On-Demand Webinar

Graceful Adjustments: Financially-Driven Downsizing in Congregations
Rev. Dr. Michelle Collins (Graduate)
On-Demand Webinar

How the Virtual Hymnal Was Composed
Rev. Erika Hewitt (Graduate & Former Faculty)
On-Demand Webinar

Mortality: Grief, Legacy, & Interdependence
Rev. JeKaren Bell (Graduate) & Rev. Karen G Johnston
On-Demand Webinar

Rituals and Practices For These Times
Rev. Dr. Michelle Collins (Graduate)
On-Demand Webinar

So You Want to Organize for Trans Liberation
Heather Vickery (Current Student) & Rev. Laura Randall
On-Demand Webinar

Supercharge Your Congregation’s Visitor Welcoming Efforts
Rev. Dr. Michelle Collins (Graduate)
On-Demand Webinar

Supporting Resilient UU BIPOC Regional Networks
Rev. Kevin Mann (Graduate & Faculty), Ronnie Boyd (Current Student), Jewell Faamaligi, & Pastor AJ Blackwood
On-Demand Webinar

Did we miss anything? Let us know at communications@sksm.edu!

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