Annual Conference 2009 Archive
April 3–5, 2009
Duluth, Minnesota
Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth
This year in scenic Duluth:
- We explore a broad spectrum of environmental and sustainability issues and their relationship to each and every one of us.
- The Keynote Speaker is a pioneer in sustainable agriculture.
- The Judy Lecturer wrote “Blue Boat Home”, one of our favorite songs.
- We devote one of the traditional workshop sessions to a Presidential Forum on the candidates for the UUA Presidency.
- Two pre-conference workshops are offered Friday on Racial Equity and Environmental Justice.
Highlights
- Keynote Speaker
- Linda Barnes and Mark Runquist, stewards of high hopes gardens, LLC
- Arthur M. Judy Lecturer
- Peter Mayer, singer and songwriter
- Saturday Night Entertainment
- Sara Thomsen, singer and songwriter
See Conference Highlights for more information about the speakers and entertainment.
Links
- Welcome to Duluth
- Around the town • UU Congregation of Duluth Building • Hotel
- General Information
- Location • Accommodations • Meals • Child Care • Special Needs • Exhibit Space • Carpooling • Room Sharing • Scholarships • Banner parade
- FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- What’s included? • Parking • Directions • Dining in town • et cetera
- Schedule
- Friday • Saturday • Sunday
- Registration
- Fees • Deadlines • Online registration • Registration by mail
- Conference Highlights
- Keynote Speaker • Judy Lecture • Saturday Night • Sing in the Conference Choir
- Youth
- Activities • Guidelines • Sponsors • Registration • Accommodations
- Business Meeting
- Delegate Certification • Proposed PSD Budget • Nominating Committe Report
- Pre-conference Workshops
- Growing Racial and Cultural Equity (GRACE) Workshop • Social Justice Workshop on Environmental Justice
- Workshops
- A : Morning Workshops • B : Presidential Forum • C : Afternoon Workshops
Conference Reading
Blessed Unrest, by Paul Hawken – recommended by Keynote Speaker Linda Barnes.
More information
Awards
Awards are given every year at the Annual Conference. Read the award descriptions, and if this sounds like someone you know, fill out a nomination form for them! (Deadline for nominations: January 31, 2009.)
Posters to print
Download a poster about the Annual Conference to display in your congregation. (See About PDF Files)
- 8.5“ x 11” Annual Conference Poster (687 KB)
- 11“ x 17” Annual Conference Poster (684 KB)
- 8.5“ x 11” Environmental Justice Workshop Flyer (600 KB)