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Rev. Jacqueline Brett (she/they) serves as Lead Minister of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham, North Carolina. She is responsible for guiding the congregation in creating beloved community and in the personal and collective search for truth and meaning among its members and friends.

Equally responsible for the organizational and programmatic health of the congregation, as Head of Staff, Rev. Jacqueline leads a team of ministers, religious, and administrative professionals in partnering with the congregation to realize its Mission, Vision, and strategic plans. Rev. Brett’s ministry is devoted to making a transformative and equitable difference in the world by taking an active stand for collective liberation both within and beyond the congregation’s walls. She received M.Div.and MALS degrees from Meadville Lombard Theological School where she was also a member of the Board of Trustees. She serves the wider Unitarian Universalist denomination as a member of the Board of Trustees for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), which advances human rights globally, and as a member of the Ministerial Fellowship Committee (MFC), a committee of the UUA’s Board of Trustees.

Soren Astenfeld (he/him and they/them) has served as Music Director at First Parish in Malden since 2019. You may also recognize him from the Sanctuary Boston band! As a musician, he is deeply motivated by the power of creative practice and the many ways music can nourish and transform us. Soren’s work as a performer, composer, and voice teacher is also informed by his experience as a queer trans man.

Learn more at www.sorenaustenfeld.com

We want to clarify that the returning lead for the GA Covenant Team is Chloe Meyer. We sincerely apologize for any confusion from last week’s team lead announcement.

You are warmly invited to submit a proposal for inclusion in the 2024 GA Virtual Poster Fair. Stories, initiatives, and examples of inspiring work in Unitarian Universalism will be featured in the Virtual Poster Fair, available to GA registrants through the General Assembly App by Whova. Selections will be made based on the quality of proposals, embrace of diversity and inclusion, potential to provide attendees with concrete and usable tools, and the balance of multiple identity-based and theological perspectives. The proposal deadline is Monday March 18, 2024.

In accordance with UUA Bylaws and Rules, Section 4.11, the tentative GA Business Agenda was posted on March 1, 2024. We encourage you to take a moment to review it. Refer to the GA Schedule for General Session timing. All General Sessions will be available on the GA App and live-streamed to the public on YouTube and UUA.org. The final GA Business Agenda agenda will be posted by no later than Tuesday May 21, 2024.

Will you join us for this year’s virtual GA featuring prominent speakers, dynamic worship, and exclusive access to on-demand programming? If so, reserve your space by registering now. Knowing our audience size and demographics helps us more effectively navigate logistics and curate content. Also, when registration numbers are high, sponsors and exhibitors are encouraged to invest more time and money into the event. Whether you are a seasoned attendee or a first-timer, this is your opportunity to be a part of an extraordinary gathering. Register now for the lowest rates and to take advantage of the payment plan.

Have you considered the idea of organizing a GA watch party? Folx are welcome to gather and enjoy streaming public events like General Sessions and Sunday Morning Worship together. In case you’re interested in hosting a watch party for non-public events (Service of the Living Tradition, Synergy Bridging Worship, the Ware Lecture, and Featured Speakers), please note that GA registration is mandatory to access those streams through the GA App by Whova. Additionally, if you decide to attend any watch parties, we kindly request that you adhere to our policies. Participants are required to be registered for General Assembly since the production costs are covered by the registration fees of GA participants.

Should you have plans to host a watch party, we’d appreciate you letting us know. Kindly complete the Watch Party Sign-Up form. While we aren’t actively encouraging watch parties, we want to ensure that any gatherings align with our policies. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!