"Nurturing Creative Spirit"

SWUUWCon24!

SWUUW Registration will soon open for the conference at Camp Allen in Navasota, Texas, Feb. 9-11, 2024. Space is limited, so put this date on your calendars now.

Keynote Speaker and Conference Musician will be the Reverend Kiya Heartwood from UU Church of the Brazos Valley, TX 

Established in 1921 by the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, Camp Allen is a year round facility located one hour northwest of Houston near Navasota, Texas.  Their 1,100 beautiful acres features a hotel and conference center,  two lakes, miles of trails, and much more. We invite you to explore and awaken your spirit in their piney woods!

SWUUW (SouthWest UU Women) is a non-profit organization that supports an annual conference to foster women’s spiritual growth and leadership development. Since 1987, SWUUW has convened events at locations across the UUA Southern Region (Southwest District).

Join us for this Friday evening through Sunday morning retreat at UBarU. ALL ARE WELCOME! This is a weekend to recharge your body, mind and spirit in the beauty and quiet of UBarU. Cost is $160 for the weekend in a bunk in the Suites until 2/29 when the price will increase. A private room can be reserved for $210 for the weekend. If prefer to tent camp, cost is $130. All meals are included with registration.  Lodging and meals included from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast.  Check-in Friday afternoon beginning at 4 and we will head home about 10 a.m. on Sunday.  See https://www.ubaru.org/womens-retreat for more information. Register through this email or at our website! We look forward to seeing you at the Women's retreat!

Mark your calendars for future UUWomenspirit in person events:

Oct 2-6, 2024

Our events are held at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center near Highlands, North Carolina.

This year we will have Thursday as an option extra day! Plan now to join us!

Join us online Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23, for an all-virtual General Assembly 2024.

We'll stay in the New Grandma's House, a brand-new accessible facility!

Nourishing workshops, wildflower walks and worship circles make this weekend "back to the land" on the 400+ acres of woodland and lake within the spirit-filled place called Ronora. A few workshops, plus time to explore, relax, drum, sing and commune with nature and each other.

SAVE THE DATE!

September 5–8, 2024

FOURTH CONVOCATION OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF PROGRESSIVE FAITHS

“Weaving a Tapestry of Peace and New Perspectives”

Connect – Collaborate – Create

Cluj-Napoca/Kolozsvár, Transylvania, Romania

Come join women and supporters of gender equity from around the world in the historic Unitarian region of Transylvania. The gathering, organized by the International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women in partnership with the Hungarian Unitarian Church and UNOSZ (the National Organization of Unitarian Women of Romania) will focus on the theme of peace within ourselves and in our communities as we develop intergenerational perspectives to build a better future for humanity and the planet.

The event will feature:

• International expert speakers

• Workshops and creative expression

• Chalice circles

• Social events for fun and fellowship

• Visit to House of Religious Freedom

Travel extension: Join a guided tour of the beautiful Transylvania region, an important place in Unitarian history where the Edict of Torda, an unprecedented decree of religious freedom, was declared in 1568.

For more information: https://www.intlwomensconvo.org

Our Fall 2024 retreat will again be at Villa Maria Del Mar the weekend of Sept 13-15, 2024.

The cost for two nights will be announced in the summer. Included in the price are six meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner; Sunday breakfast, lunch.

We'll have a meeting room and other spaces to meet and/or congregate, and the beach is nearby. Our usual retreats include Affinity Circles, a welcome gathering on Friday evening after dinner, a short Sunday worship service, and workshop sessions on Saturday (morning and afternoon). Free time for walking on the beach is nice too.

Our events are held at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center near Highlands, North Carolina.

UUWR plans to return to the Exhibit Hall at GA 2025