Please plan to join us at the August 6 – 7, 2021 Universalist Convocation that will be held at Northwest UU Congregation in the Atlanta area. Address: 1025 Mt.Vernon Highway NW, Sandy Springs, GA 30327
Theme
“The Universalist in Me.” An opportunity to share how Universalism has been a part of your life.
We will also add a delayed celebration of the 250th Anniversary of Rev. John Murray preaching his first Universalist sermon in America. Rev. Murray is frequently referred to as the Founder of America Universalism. This celebration was planned for the 2020 Universalist Convocation that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
See the Program Flyer with information on the speakers and topics.
Friday, August 6
| Time | Event |
| 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Check-in (Additional check-in on Saturday morning) |
| 3:00 – 6:00 | Reception with the speakers Social Time / Wine, Soda, Snacks |
Saturday, August 7
| Time | Event |
| 8:00 – 8:45 am | Check-in Social Time Coffee/Tea, Muffins |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Take seats in sanctuary Hymn: Enter Rejoice and Come In, lead by Dr. Philip Rogers |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Welcome comments; President Universalist Convocation, Northwest minister and others |
| 9:30 – 10:30 | Rev. Vernon Chandler. The first Universalist Convocation and an early History of the Universalist Convocation: A Recollection of People, Places, and Motives (Live Video Link) |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 12:00 | Rev. Peter Morales. Blow on the Coal of the Heart: The Universalist Sensibility in an Unbelieving World. |
| 12:00 – 12:45 | Lunch provided on site (included in registration) |
| 12:45 – 1:00 | Take seats in sanctuary. Hymn: Come, Come Whoever You Are |
| 1:00 – 1:30 pm | History of the Stained-Glass Windows; Heart of Universalism Award |
| 1:30 – 1:45 | David Damico, Editor Universalist Herald (Live Video Link) |
| 1:45 – 3:00 | Rev. Rhett Baird. Fragments of Memories of Holy Times and Sacred Spaces.Two Circuit Riding Preachers: Dr. Quillen Shinn from the 19th century and Rev. Rhett Baird from the 20th century. |
| 3:00 – 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 – 4:15 | Rev. Mellen Kennedy. Universalism – The Next 250 Years! (Live Video Link) |
| 4:15 – 4:30 | Group Photo |
| 4:30 – 5:00 | Universalist Convocation Business Meeting (all are invited) |
| 5:00 – 6:00 | Social Hour Social Time / Wine, Soda, Snacks |
Sunday, August 8
The Convocation will not be sponsoring a Sunday service this year in deference to the in-gathering service policy of the home congregation.
COVID Notice
We are planning for an in-person Convocation gathering. We will monitor the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and plan accordingly. For the safety of our speakers, attendees and volunteers, we will require that all attendees be fully vaccinated.
