Chorus: The National Young Adult Conference
Each year, Canadian UU young adults (18-35) gather to build beloved community, deepen our cross-country connections, and grow as spiritual beings. This gathering, called Chorus, happens over May long weekend every year, in conjunction with its sibling event for youth, CanUUdle.
What do young adults get out of attending Chorus?
We’ll let them speak for themselves! Here’s what participants had to say about Chorus 2019:
“My favourite part about Chorus is getting to spend time with like minded, positive young adults. Overall, the weekend creates a sense of community for me that carries on past the weekend, and reminds me that there is a place I belong.”
“I just want to thank you for organizing such a wonderful and restorative event, and for encouraging me to go.”
“I’m so glad I came. It feels like coming home. See you next year!!”
Other favourite parts of Chorus include:
- Lack of social media and other internet-related things
- Reconnecting to people, spirituality, and values that I don’t find elsewhere
- Worship practices and techniques that I don’t find elsewhere
- The many opportunities for leadership within our community
- The workshops and worship, getting to step outside my role and just be myself in UU context, guitar jams, Food!
- The singing, the touch groups [now called “chalice circles”], the reflection time
- Reconnecting with people and community
- Building new connections and rekindling old ones
Registration, fees and subsidies
All young adults need to register for Chorus through the Events Calendar. Registration for Chorus typically opens in February.
Our registration form asks for basic contact information, dietary restrictions, medical conditions, medications and emergency contacts – information we need to help all participants have a safe and fun con experience. There are also opportunities to step into leadership roles and share your gifts by helping with worship, workshops and facilitating small groups, which you can indicate your interest for on the registration form.
Chorus registration fees are “sliding scale”, meaning that participants choose the amount they are able to pay. Sliding scale helps us make the event accessible to more people, and empowers participants to support each other. The information on our Sliding Scale page can help you in choosing your registration fee, based on your financial situation.
Subsidies are available to help with registration and travel costs, through the Rev. Rod Fund for Youth and Young Adults. See the Rev. Rod Fund for Youth and Young Adults page for more information and to apply.
Still have questions about Chorus?
Contact the young-adults@cuc.ca.