GA 2025 is Calling! UUA Congregations Certification Reminder - Archived

"GENERAL ASSEMBLY • BALTIMORE • JUNE 18–22, 2025" in orange along the outer circle. Inside, the bold letters "GA" are filled with a pattern resembling a glowing, interconnected web of lights. Silhouettes of diverse people holding hands, including someone in a wheelchair, are depicted in front of the letters. Below the logo, the theme "MEET THE MOMENT" is written in bold purple text. The background showcases a serene, snowy wooded path under a soft, ethereal light.
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Reminder: 2025 Congregational Certification is Due February 5!
Image Description: A formal certificate with a gold seal and ribbon. The text on the certificate reads: UUA CONGREGATIONAL CERTIFICATION Your Congregation This certificate is awarded to your Congregation in recognition of its successful completion of the 2025 Congregational Certification process and its ongoing commitment to the Unitarian Universalist Association. The certificate is signed at the bottom.

It’s that time of year again! Congregational Certification for 2025 is due on Wednesday, February 5, and we’re here to guide you through the process.

Secure links to the certification system have already been sent to congregational administrators, membership leads, data service updaters, religious educators, treasurers, presidents, and ministers. If you’re in one of these roles, be sure to check your inbox and get started soon!

Why Certification Matters

Certification plays a crucial role in the life of our Association. It connects to the Annual Program Fund (APF), which is designed to adapt to the financial realities of our congregations. Certification also ensures your congregation secures delegates to vote in the UUA Moderator election and participate in General Assembly business.

This is an opportunity for us to come together and deepen our shared commitment to the transformative work of Unitarian Universalism in our communities and the wider world.

We’re here to support you every step of the way. Let’s make this year’s certification a success!

👉 More information about the Certification process

Join the GA Choir: Lift Your Voice in Harmony!
Members of the 2023 UUA General Assembly Choir performing on stage, wearing black attire with colorful stoles in blue, yellow, red, and purple. Some choir members hold open music folders, and one singer wears a black face mask. The group is singing with focused expressions against a dark background.

Each year, a talented choir comes together to rehearse and perform for the General Assembly audience during the Sunday Morning Worship. For many, singing in the choir is an essential part of the GA experience and a meaningful way to connect as UUs. Space is limited, and a waitlist will form as voice parts fill.

Why Sing with Us? Singing with fellow UUs at GA is about more than just music — it’s about connection, community, and spirit. Whether it’s your first GA or your tenth, lending your voice to the choir is a special way to deepen your experience.

Important Details:

  • Registration is open! First-come, first-served — space is limited. As voice parts fill, a waitlist will form.
  • Cost: $20, payable by Visa or Mastercard, covering sheet music and production expenses.
  • You must be registered for General Assembly to participate in the choir (you may register for choir first).
  • Financial support is available.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible tradition!

👉 Register for the GA Choir

New Format for the 2025 Congregational Recognition & Banner Parade

Image promoting the Virtual Banner Parade for the UUA General Assembly. The image features a colorful collage of Unitarian Universalist congregation banners, including designs with chalices, stained glass windows, landscapes, and peace symbols. Text across the center reads: 'Submit your congregation's banner TODAY for the Virtual Banner Parade!

As we prepare for General Assembly 2025, we’re excited to introduce a fresh take on one of our most beloved traditions: the Banner Parade. This year, we’re expanding it into a multi-platform Congregational Recognition & Banner Parade, giving more congregations the chance to participate, whether in-person or online. It’s a new way to celebrate the diversity, unity, and spirit of our association!

Congregations can submit up to two high-resolution images — a photo of their banner and/or a group photo — for inclusion in GA videos and exhibits. These images will showcase the vibrancy of our congregations both during and after GA. And for those attending in person, bring your banner to Baltimore! Banners will be displayed throughout the Convention Center, creating a visible tapestry of the community we share.

Let’s continue to honor this tradition while embracing new ways to connect. We look forward to seeing your photos, banners, and community spirit at GA 2025!

👉 Learn more and upload your photos

Before You Go: A Song to Hold Close

As we prepare to gather in community and continue the work of justice, compassion, and transformation, we invite you to take a few moments to watch a beautiful rendition of “How Can I Keep From Singing?” by the A Cappella Academy Choir. A Cappella Academy is a prestigious summer program for high school and college-aged singers passionate about a cappella music.

This hymn has long been a beloved part of our many faith traditions — a song of resilience, hope, and unwavering love in the face of life’s storms. It reminds us that, even when the world feels heavy with tumult and strife, there is a deeper truth and joy that calls us forward.

Take a breath. Let these voices remind you that no storm can shake our inmost calm, while to that rock we’re clinging. Together, we remain steadfast, keeping love at the heart of our faith.

 The image shows a group of attendees at the UUA General Assembly gathered in a large conference room for a session. Most participants are seated in rows of chairs, wearing face masks, indicating a commitment to health and safety. In the foreground, a small group of attendees engages in conversation, fostering a sense of community and connection. One person wears a colorful hair accessory, and others appear attentive and thoughtful as they participate in the discussion. In the background, a panel of speakers sits at a table on a stage with a blue-lit backdrop, creating a formal yet welcoming atmosphere that encourages dialogue and shared learning.
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