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The Future of the CUC’s ACM
 Our Annual Conference and Meeting has traditionally included both a business meeting and an extensive conference program for participants of all ages. For some time now, there have been concerns about the expense, participation rates, and staff and volunteer time associated with a large-scale annual gathering. One suggestion worth considering is that of holding the conference and gathering component every two years. The CUC invites you to think about the advantages and disadvantages of each option and then to help determine the future of these events by filling out the Conference survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CUC_Conference
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ACM Extended Early Bird Deadline
 Early bird deadline extended to April 21! Due to changes in communication methods recently, information about the Annual Conference and Meeting in Calgary may not have reached all our members. The early bird registration deadline has been extended to accommodate this.
BIG Reasons to go to the ACM (May 17-19) in Calgary:
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Deadline for Early Bird Pricing extended until April 21, 2013
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Explore the topic of Diversity in its many aspects
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Meet familiar friends and MAKE NEW CONNECTIONS from across Canada
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Imagine, stretch your mind, and nourish your spirit
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Have fun at the Hootenanny!
Coming from BC and interested in traveling on the CUC bus? The bus leaves early on Thursday, May 16 (note the change from Friday to Thursday) to allow delegates to attend the AGM and will return on Monday, May 20. For more information and to sign up, go to http://cuc.ca/acm2013/travel.htm
 Does your congregation have a delegate or delegates to represent your community at the CUC’s Annual General Meeting in May? The AGM takes place on Friday, May 17 th, at the Radisson Hotel Calgary Airport, with a resolutions plenary preceding it on Thursday, May 16 th, from 7 – 10 pm.
For Congregational Presidents: Not-for-Profit By-law Changes
Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) is following the federal government’s lead, and changing the framework by which not-for-profits are created, governed and dissolved.
The new Ontario Act is due to be proclaimed on July 1, 2013, and existing not-for-profit corporations will have a three-year transition period once ONCA is in effect. This will allow them sufficient time to make any changes to their incorporation and other documents that are necessary to bring them into conformity with ONCA.
Congregations in other provinces should check with their provincial legislature to keep up to date on legislative changes. The CUC’s proposed by-laws, which are in compliance with the new federal legislation, are here.
Healthy Congregations
Two Day Training Program for
Congregational Leaders
July 19 –20, 2013
This Healthy Congregations training is based on the program developed by Dr. Peter Steinke, and helps congregations to enrich and expand their ability to apply principles of systems thinking in their role as a congregational leader. During the two day program we will explore how leaders can best deal with anxiety (their own and that of others), conflict, change and growth. Supporting leaders in managing change, stress and conflict in the congregation is particularly important in congregations that are anticipating change and considering growth.
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Systems theory as it relates to congregational life
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Anxiety and Conflict
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Fostering Congregational Health
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The role of the leader
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OPUS Registration is Open
 OPUS is a highlight of the year for many UU Young Adults – it offers a special and ephemeral opportunity for YAs to gather together, minister to one another, build community and ‘be church’ for a week each summer. OPUS 2013 will be held at Unicamp, Honeywood, Ontario from August 7-11, 2013. Go to the OPUS page for more details and to register.
Are You A Friend? Invitation to the Friends Breakfast in Calgary
 Friends of the CUC are cordially invited to attend a special Friends Breakfast at the Annual Conference and Meeting 2013, held at the Calgary Radisson from May 17-19. This special breakfast is to thank our faithful Friends, and to celebrate exceeding our fundraising target for 2012.
The Friends breakfast will take place on May 19th, Sunday morning. In addition, we would like to recognize your generosity further at the ACM by displaying your first names as Friends (please let us know –email info@cuc.ca – if you’d like to retain confidentiality.)
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 CUC Contest Winners
For designing the spiffy logo for our 2013 ACM in Calgary, Corinna Nielson from the Unitarian Church of Calgary, won a free registration to the ACM.
For getting the most correct answers on our CUC Quiz for CUC Month, Sean Neil-Barron, won a $50 certificate for use at our online CUC Store.
And for registering for the ACM before March 31, Phillip Hewett from the Unitarian Church of Vancouver, wins a free registration.
Unaffiliated Unitarians, also known as Individual Members
If you have visited the “ Governance” section of the CUC website recently, you will know that the category of Individual Members is under review, in response to federal legislation affecting federally incorporated not-for-profit organizations ( read the background). “Individual Members” are those Unitarians who are not affiliated with a congregation, either because of geographical challenges or individual choice.
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The Uncommon Denomination
 Is asking, “SO, what do Unitarians and Universalists believe?” the wrong question? Rev. Jessica Purple Rodela believes that it is. She believes that UUS can, and must, answer a different question.
Find out what Rev. Rodela means - her sermon, “An Uncommon Denomination,” is April’s Sermon-of-the-Month. Read and download the complete sermon here.
National Religious Educator Gathering
Thursday, May 16th: 2-8 and Friday, May 17th: 9-5 in Calgary as part of pre-ACM events
($100 – includes dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday and materials)
This is an opportunity for Religious Educators from fellowships and congregations large and small to gather and share ideas, network, offer and receive support, learn about resources, discuss the feasibility of a Canadian chapter of LREDA (Liberal Religious Educators Association), tell your stories, and be strengthened in community with each other. If you’ve never attended an ACM, are feeling isolated, or want to connect with others who do the work you do – this is for you. Subsidies are available to help with associated costs, and registration information is available on the ACM site.
The Unitarian Universalist Association’s General Assembly
 The season for annual gatherings of Unitarian Universalists across the continent is upon us. Following on the heels of the Canadian Unitarian Council’s (CUC) Annual Conference and Meeting (ACM) this May, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (UUA) General Assembly (GA) will be taking place in Louisville, KY, June 19-23, at the Kentucky International Convention Center.
UUs from across the United States and Canada are invited to take part in this largest annual gathering of Unitarians and Universalists, to worship, witness, learn, and connect, as well as participate in policy decisions for the UUA. The annual conference is open to everyone, although UUA congregations must certify any voting delegates to take part in the democratic process. Beyond the business meeting (plenary) sessions, conference attendees will have many opportunities to engage with our wider spiritual community, and explore the ways in which we may live our UU values. Programs for youth and children will also be offered.
For more information about GA, this year’s programming, proposed agenda, and registration information, visit uua.org/ga.
Goldmines, and Institutes, and Leadership Schools - Oh My!
As the CUC revisions and re-imagines our own leadership development offerings, we want to lift up the leadership development and deepening opportunities that are going on this summer south of the border. There are multiple Goldmine Youth Leadership Schools happening in Washington, Wisconsin, New York State and Maine, as well as other youth oriented camps and programs. There are also adult Leadership Schools and Institutes happening in Utah, Wisconsin and New York state, in addition to Renaissance Modules and Our Whole Lives trainings (in some cases the adult and youth programs are being offered concurrently specifically to make travel planning and carpooling extra easy).
For an up-to-date listing of UUA events created for Canadian UUs, click here.
Enrichment for Lay Chaplains
THURSDAY, MAY 16th: 9–5, Calgary Radisson
Lay Chaplain Session – Outreach for Lay Chaplains
($35 – includes lunch and materials)
Facilitated by Amanda Tarling
FRIDAY, MAY 17th: 9-5, Calgary Radisson
Lay Chaplain Session – Queer Rituals
($35 – includes lunch and materials)
Facilitated by Danny Enright
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