Join Unitarian Universalists from around the Thomas Jefferson District for an exciting weekend designed to offer exciting opportunities for learning, fabulous fellowship with other UUs, critical decision-making about the future direction of the District, and inspirational addreses, worship services and workshops focused on Standing on the Side of Love.
Activities include:
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a keynote address by the Rev. Chris Buice, minister of Tennessee Valley UU Church in Knoxville, TN.
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a special concert by UU ethnomusicologist, Leon Dunkley
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8 workshops of interest, including ones led by UUA Director of the Standing on the Side of Love campaign, Adam Gerhardstein and by former UUA moderator, Denny Davidoff
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an important annual meeting to decide by-law amendments, including the district name, and policies related to the new governance structure of the District ( Annual Meeting Notice and information)
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special activities for children, youth, and families including kayaking, Gullah storytelling and art.
Location
Penn Center, located on St. Helena's Island near Beaufort, SC, is an organization founded by Unitarian, Laura M. Towne, in 1863, as the first school for freed slaves during The Port Royal Reconstruction experiment. She and her companion, Ellen Murray, spent the next 40 years offering education, medical care, and advocacy for the people of the Sea Islands. Their story is an inspiration to us all as we work to stand on the side of love. Today Penn Center's mission is to promote and preserve the history and culture of the Sea Islands, serving as a local, national and international resource center, and acting as a catalyst for the development of programs for self-sufficiency. Penn Center has a beautiful, historic campus that offers meeting spaces, lodging, dining facilities, and a wonderful museum, which chronicals the amazing civil rights and empowerment history of Penn Center. UU Fellowship of Beaufort's office is located on Penn Center's campus.
Special Notice: On Saturday evening of the annual meeting, May 1, Penn Center is holding its annual 1862 Circle Gala on Parris Island. This is a wonderful fundraising event that includes dinner, music, a great program, and a silent auction featuring art by local artists. At this year's Gala, Penn Center will be honoring actor, Phylicia Rashad, novelist, Pat Conroy, and local art gallery proprietor, Mary Inabinett Mack. A number of Annual Meeting participants will be attending this event and car-pooling can be arranged. This is a dress-up affair so bring your best outfit. Reservations can be made by calling (843) 838-2432 or email: info@penncenter.com.
Traveling to Penn Center
Driving Directions
Follow Highway 21 south through Beaufort and on to St. Helena Island. Take a right at Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and continue until you see the Penn School Historic District.
Flying
For those interested in flying, the nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport in Savannah.
Registration Fees
Full registration includes conference fees. Meals and lodging are priced separately (see below):
Full Registration
Adults—$60 by April 1, $75 after
Youth 13-18 $25
No registration for children 12 and under.
Partial Registration - Saturday only
Adults—$45 by April 1, $60 after
Youth 13-18 $25
No registration fee for children 12 and under.
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