We'll see you at General Assembly June 21-25! UUW&R will have a packed exhibit booth.

Our featured UU works this year are:

• Bold goddess and chalice jewelry by Nan Rogers/Studio Aurora
• T-shirts and custom drinkware by Paulette J/Bougainvillea Bloom
• Hand made ceramic chalices by Kimberlee Carlson/Kimberlee Clay
• Healing stone bracelets and earrings by Lisa Larsen/Venus Rising
• New editions of books by Meg Bowman/Hot Flash Press
• Abstract art prints by Katharine Lion
• Curricula by Religious Educator Michelle Richards
• Pride bracelets and earrings by Ladyweave Webs.
• More digital downloadable products!
• Guest appearances/programs by some of our artists.

SPECIAL GUEST ANN KEELER EVANS, M.Div.

What if there were a Tarot, that was not your grandmother’s tarot and was the most UU Tarot you could imagine? Historically, Tarot answered questions about the fates’ influence on your lives. What happens when you release antiquated archetypes, hierarchies, and isms?

Ann Keeler Evans’ Peacemaker Tarot for the 21st Century answers those questions — releasing the mysticism without losing Mystery. What are you called to in this world? What do your gifts make you perfectly suited to offer? How will you change the world? Have a reading, buy the books, (you can buy a set of cards on-line and download Volume II-C to support your reading of her cards.)

One-card Major Arcana readings offered on site for $30 (with $5 included for UUWR). Inquire/Schedule a longer 5 Card Major Arcana reading with Ann for $125 at ann@annkeelerevans.org.

Ann will be at the booth Friday, Saturday and Sunday!

We are also holding another raffle to give away 6 more gift bags.

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General Assembly 2018

will be in Kansas City, Missouri, June 20-24.

Events UUWF, UUW&R and International Women's Convo are sponsoring at GA:

UUWF Annual breakfast and Ministry to Women Award
Thursday 6/21/2018 - 7:15 - 8:30 AM
Crowne Plaza -- Salon B
RSVP now no charge

The 2018 Ministry to Women Award is being given this year to Rev. Dr. Deborah Pope-Lance and Rev. Gail Seavey in recognition of their prophetic persistence over the years that has kept the issue of clergy sexual misconduct within Unitarian Universalism within our public consciousness. They both have named and educated on the existence of  sexual harassment and abuse in our faith communities, and helped develop safe congregation practices.

UUW&R Annual breakfast and networking
Friday 6/22/2018 - 7:15 - 8:45 AM
Marriott -- Truman A
RSVP now $35

Circle with UU women's spirituality leaders and enjoy a spectacular breakfast! MENU

UUWF/New Prophetic Sisterhood Sermon Award Winner*
Friday 6/22/2018 - 11:15 AM-12:15 PM
Room 3501 EF

The winner of the annual UU Women’s Federation Sermon Award, Clare Fortune-Lad, Director of Religious Education at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Haverhill, Massachusetts, will deliver her sermon, “#MeToo, Now What?” with the intent of sparking an interactive dialogue between participants to explore the ways that “all are called” to build this movement for gender equity through a spiritually-sustaining lens.
Rev. Marti Keller, UUWF Minister
Rev. Beth Dana, NPSUU chair, past UUWF Board member
Marissa Gutierrez-Vicario, UUWF V-P Recruitment
Clare Fortune-Lad

IWC Annual Breakfast
Saturday, June 23, 7 - 8:30 AM
Crowne Plaza Hotel Salon B, Kansas City, Missouri
Keynote speaker: Dr. Rica Lamar, India
RSVP now $35

#MeToo: Called to Challenge Systemic Patriarchy*
Saturday 6/23/2018 - 1:30 - 4:00 PM
Room 2503

U*U women worldwide lead their civic and faith communities to confront physical, sexual, economic bullying and abuse in systems of patriarchal authority. With distinguished panelists and small group conversation, we will define the problem and search for answers. As U*Us we will listen, engage and act.
Rev. Marti Keller, UUWF Minister
Rev. Addae Kraba, Past UUW&R Convener
Dr. Rica Lamar
Melissa Stiehler

UUWF Report to the General Assembly*
Friday 6/22 in General Session 3 at 10:20 AM

Exhibit Hall Booth 322-326: Information, UU womxns bookstore, and The Red Tent!* (open to the public on Sunday)

Red Tent Mini-Workshops and Appearances

Author/Musician Nancy Vedder-Shults will be at the booth with her latest book, The World Is Your Oracle. She'll present some mini-workshops in The Red Tent.

UU Women and Religion Bookstore

The Store will feature a new anthology of womyn's wisdom by Matrika Press, Chalices by KimberleeClay, a new book by Rev. Dorothy Emerson, an updated version of the Peacemaker study series by Melinda Morris Perrin, Red Tent resources and Goddess figurines from Brigid's Grove, fresh reprints from the archives, and lots more!

* indicates that you must be registered for GA to attend.

This year, UUWR will partner with International Women's Convocation in the GA exhibit hall!

Sadly, we won't have the Red Tent - we're committed to covid safety protocols, and the enclosed space doesn't allow for social distancing.

Join and win! 6 Gift Bags will be given away. Sign up for our raffle in the Whova app. Gift Bag includes nearly $200 in works by UU women:

• Book: Circle Model of Shared Leadership - Elizabeth Fisher
• Book: Gaia's Cry poetry - Nan Lundeen
• Book: Goddesses, Witches and The Paradigm Shift - Meg Bowman
• Book: Guide to Crone Rituals -- Meg Bowman
• Booklet: Revolution by Resolution - Dorothy Emerson et al
• Booklet: UU Women and Religion Movement herstory - Rosemary Matson
• Booklet: The Water Ritual - Carolyn McDade and Lucile Longview
• CD: My Heart Is Moved - Carolyn McDade
• CD: Widening Embrace - Carolyn McDade
• CD: As the River We Flow - Women's Drumming Circle of First U South Bend Indiana
• CD: Thirteen Ships - Carole Eagleheart
• DVD: Rise Up and Call Her Name - Elizabeth Fisher
• DVD: Things We Don't Talk About (The Red Tent movement) - Isadora Leidenfrost
• button: "We Want to Change the Recipe" - Rosemary Matson
• Goddess figurine - Molly Remer, Brigid's Grove
• hand-knit scarf (choice of colors) - Pat Reed

Update: Winners were Gina W, Jeanette C, Deborah T, Kathy J, Tammy L, and Allison S.

UUW&R breakfast
Friday 6/22/2018 - 7:15 - 8:45 AM
Marriott -- Truman A

Guest speaker is to be announced. Continental breakfast, a brief ritual, and plenty of opportunity to share in circle and network with UU womxn gathering leaders.

UU women's GA 2019 events are listed at right.

Be sure to visit us in the Exhibit Hall booths 332-336 for The Red Tent, the UUWR Store and more!

Join us in June in New Orleans, Louisiana!

UUWR will have a booth in the General Assembly Exhibit Hall – next door to UUWF.

General Assembly Programs

Reception: “UUWF/UUWR Breakfast Celebrates 40 Years of Women and Religion”
Thursday, June 22, 2017 at 7:30 p.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center – Fulton
Join the UU Women’s Federation and UU Women and Religion for a breakfast celebrating the 40th anniversary of the UUA Women & Religion Resolution. We will enjoy food together and honor the women past and present who have helped bring about change in our movement around gender equity and justice.
RSVP requested, but not required.

photo courtesy of Gloria Marvin

Program: "Justice for Women and Girls" UU Women's Federation Sermon Award
Thursday, June 22 at 5:00 p.m.
Convention Center Room 220
Congratulations to Erin J. Walter, winner of the 2017 UUWF “Justice for Women and Girls” Sermon Award. Her sermon “From Eve to Hillary” will be featured at General Assembly, and we’ll invite lively conversation and action on the topics raised. Learn more about Erin here...