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General Assembly, commonly abbreviated as simply G.A., is an annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. It is held in June, in a different city in North America every year. Member congregations (and a few other member organizations) send delegates and conventioneers to participate in the plenary sessions, workshops, District gatherings, and worship services. Annual, from the Latin annuum, or year means pertaining to a year or happening every year. ... The flaming chalice is the universally recognized symbol for Unitarian Universalism. ... The flaming chalice is a widely used symbol for Unitarian Universalism. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... A delegate is an individual (or a member of a group called a delegation) who represents the interests of a larger organization (e. ...
Plenery Sessions at General Assembly consist of voting on and discussing Study Action Issues and Statements of Conscience, elections for different Boards and Committees, and reports from the President, the Moderator and other leaders of the UUA.