Our Fall Conference was held virtually (on Zoom) on October 18-20, 2021. Recordings of the conference are being processed and may become available here when they are released. Meanwhile, here are a few details:

Our theme speaker was the Rev. Bruce Marshall on the topic “The New Normal: Adjusting to a New World,” in which he focused on both the COVID pandemic and retirement as opportunities to consider a possible New Normal.

The conference included a service of remembrance of the UURMaPA members who had died since our last conference, two odysseys (by the Rev. Charles Stephens and Kathleen Hunter), topical breakout group conversations, and opportunities for worship and fellowship.

See full conference report in the Winter 2022 Elderberries.

The conference planning team included: Barbro Hansson, Convener; Roger Rochester, Registrar; Rosemarie Smurzynski, Publicity; Dave Hunter & Kerry Mueller, Worship Co-Coordinators; Marni Harmony, Odyssey Coordinator; Johanna Nichols, Small Group Coordinator; Richard Speck, Virtual Support and Virtual Choir Director; and Anne Spatola, UURMaPA Board. Virtual Producer: Jon Claney

Conference schedule (all times are Eastern Daylight):

Monday, October 18
1:00 – 2:30 pm    Ingathering & Small Group Check-In
4:00 – 5:00 pm    Greetings from UURMaPA Leaders & Updates on Special Programs
5:00 – 6:00 pm    Small Breakout Groups
7:30 – 9:00 pm    Service of Remembrance

Tuesday, October 19
1:00- 2:30 pm     Theme Presentation, Rev. Bruce Marshall
4:00 – 6:00 pm    Theme Exploration continues
7:30 – 9:00 pm    Odyssey Presentation

Wednesday, October 20
1:00 – 2:30 pm Breakout Groups: Topics of Interest
4:00 – 4:30 pm Greetings from the UUMA
4:30 – 6:00 pm Odyssey Presentation
7:30 – 9:00 pm Greetings from the UUA, UURMaPA at Your Service, Closing Worship