Each region hosts a Regional Fall Gathering in a different location each year.  To make it easily accessible, we try to ensure that over 3-4 years it’s in every part of the region so that everyone has a “drive-to” option at least on occasion.

These gatherings of Unitarian Universalist congregations celebrate the distinctive qualities and character of their region and enable participants to build and renew friendships across congregations. They provide participants with a unique occasion for spiritual deepening and leadership development.

These have an average attendance of 100 including adults, youth and children. A youth program, often sleeping in the church building, is run, with youth joining the main gathering at key points. Child care, young fun and sometimes junior youth (age 12-14) and/or special young adult (18-35) programming is planned.

The key purposes of Regional Fall Gatherings are opportunities for:

• Training sessions in education, practical congregational leadership topics and spiritual development,
• Gathering regionally to build and renew friendships and to celebrate the distinctive qualities and character of the region,
• Participation in a CUC board “Info and Input” forum where individuals can give direct feedback on present and future CUC business and goals.

The gatherings are planned on a cost-recovery basis with registration fees covering all direct costs of the gatherings. Registration fees are under $150.

To assist youth in the region to attend, on your registration form there is the option of giving an additional donation to support youth attendance.

Dates and locations of upcoming gatherings to be announced.