Thomas Jefferson District

The Universalist Convention of North Carolina (UCONCI) will gather for its annual Convention on October 16th, 2010 at beautiful Shelter Neck UU Camp near Burgaw, NC. Food and lodging is included and there are no registration fees. Delegates will vote on a new constitution and Bylaws. Copies are available on the Shelter Neck website and are being mailed to member congregations.

The Convention Program Theme is:

Stewardship of Our Faith: Retaining Our Youth and Nurturing New Growth 

• Keynote speaker is Marion Hirsch, RE Director of the Community Church of Chapel Hill
• Registration begins at 8:30 am Saturday, Oct. 16 (or come Friday evening and we'll eat out).
• Workshops include a presentation on the UUA's "MIND THE GAP" Study on retaining our youth.
• There will be time for discussion and collaboration on ideas to bring back to our congregations.
• Members who are not delegates are encouraged to attend the meeting and weekend events as well.
•  There will be music, food, bonfire, and good fellowship for those who attend. 
•  We will worship in the historic Chapel on Sunday morning.

Pre-registration forms and mailing information are available here.