| Dear Friends,
General Assembly 2026 will be a bold new experiment in gathering as a movement. Our Studio Site in Louisville, Kentucky at the Galt House Hotel will host 800 to 1,000 Unitarian Universalists for worship, learning, and connection. At the same time, we are exploring adding two Satellite Sites which will each welcome at least 250 participants, linking us across time zones.
In addition to these official sites, congregations across the continent are invited to host their own local gatherings where registered attendees can experience GA together. These community gatherings offer opportunities for worship, discussion, and connection in a familiar setting while sharing in the same inspiring content as all other GA participants.
Individuals who prefer to participate independently will also have the option to attend fully online from home, with access to every streamed event and program.
We would love to know if your congregation is planning or considering hosting registered attendees over the closing weekend, June 19–21, 2026, and how many participants you anticipate. Your response will help us plan communications, support materials, and registration options for host sites.
If your congregation is planning or considering hosting registered attendees for the closing weekend, please take a moment to share your plans. Your response helps us prepare resources and communication for host sites. Complete the GA 2026 Community Gathering Interest Form by Friday, November 15.
P.S. Even if your plans are still forming, a quick reply helps us plan how best to support congregations that gather their communities for GA 2026.
Event Schedule
Most programming will be streamed from the Studio Site in Louisville, with Saturday afternoon breakout sessions held in person at each site or online.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Welcome & Ingathering
8:00–9:30 pm ET | 7:00–8:30 pm CT | 6:00–7:30 pm MT | 5:00–6:30 pm PT
An opening service grounding us in the GA theme Meet the Moment: Together Everywhere.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Meet the Moment: Opening Program
11:00 am–12:30 pm ET | 10:00–11:30 am CT | 9:00–10:30 am MT | 8:00–9:30 am PT
Introduces Meet the Moment as a movement-wide framework for reflection and action.
Meet the Moment: Breakout Groups (in person at each site or online)
2:00–5:00 pm ET | 1:00–4:00 pm CT | 12:00–3:00 pm MT | 11:00 am–2:00 pm PT
Locally facilitated sessions guided by materials provided by the UUA.
Featured Speakers (TBD)
2:30–3:30 pm ET | 1:30–2:30 pm CT | 12:30–1:30 pm MT | 11:30 am–12:30 pm PT
4:00–5:00 pm ET | 3:00–4:00 pm CT | 2:00–3:00 pm MT | 1:00–2:00 pm PT
Impactful voices from our movement broadcast to all participants.
Meet the Moment: Wrap-Up Session
5:30–6:00 pm ET | 4:30–5:00 pm CT | 3:30–4:00 pm MT | 2:30–3:00 pm PT
A brief session to gather wisdom and connect our learnings across the movement.
Ware Lecture
8:00–9:00 pm ET | 7:00–8:00 pm CT | 6:00–7:00 pm MT | 5:00–6:00 pm PT
A highlight of GA featuring a nationally recognized speaker.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Community Sing (in person or livestreamed)
10:30–11:00 am ET | 9:30–10:00 am CT | 8:30–9:00 am MT | 7:30–8:00 am PT
An uplifting time of music open to all GA registrants.
Sunday Worship
11:00 am–12:30 pm ET | 10:00–11:30 am CT | 9:00–10:30 am MT | 8:00–9:30 am PT
GA’s closing worship service drawing our community together in shared spirit and renewal.
Warmly,
UUA General Assembly & Conference Services
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