Our winter 2022 conference on February 28–March 2 was again virtual. Instead of one theme speaker this year, a panel reflected on the conference theme. Panel members were: Barry Finkelstein, Laurel Hallman, David Hubner, and Carolyn Price. Walt Wieder served as moderator. The questions posed for reflection were:

Have our perspectives changed as ministers or minister’s partners? How?
Have our perspectives changed as Unitarian Universalists? How?
If we’ve continued practicing ministry or other professions, does that mean we’ve “failed retirement?”
How have we maintained connections?
What are we letting go?
What new adventures are we exploring, welcoming into our lives?
How do we handle the challenges of our aging bodies?
How are we facing death – our own and those we love?

Following the panelists’ presentation, small groups reflected on the same questions. There were a variety of breakout groups on other topics, worship and remembrance of those who have recently died, and odysseys given by Judy Gibson and Lilia Curervo. See Spring 2022 Elderberries for a full report.