Universalist Convocations

Convocation 2010

UNIVERSALIST CONVOCATION 2010

May 14-16, 2010 (Fri. evening through Sun. lunch)

First Universalist Church
150 S. Clinton Ave.
Rochester, NY 14604
Phone: 585-546-2826

The Rev. Mark Morrison-Reed will deliver the Convocation’s keynote address “Dragged Kicking and Screaming to Heaven” on Saturday morning, May 15. Note to Rochester residents: the Saturday keynote is open only to members of the host church and Convocation registrants.

Saturday evening, attendees will be treated to performances by Alden Gatt, pianist, from the Eastman School of Music and Company B, a vocal women’s jazz trio composed of an educator, a chemist and a lawyer who are all active in Rochester’s musical scene.

Lodging

Graduating ceremonies for the University of Rochester are being held the same weekend, so lodging may be tight. Book early!

Any questions or concerns about lodgings: please contact Joyce Gilbert, jtgilbert@frontiernet.net or 585-244-7403 (70 Harper St., Rochester NY 14607).

MOTEL. We’ve successfully reserved a block of 10 motel rooms with two queen beds, and 10 rooms with one king bed, for Convocation. Reservations must be made for both Friday and Saturday nights in order to get the reserved rate.

Name: Quality Inn—Rochester Airport
Address: 1273 Chili Ave. Rochester NY 14624 (the street is pronounced “Tchy-lye”)
Phone: 585-464-8800
Website: wwwchoicehotels.com/hotel/ny211
Rate: $99+ taxes per night
Check-in: 3pm           Check-out: 11am
Amenities: hot breakfast buffet; free local calls; hi-speed wireless internet; 24h free shuttle to/from airport; fitness center; guest laundry

LAST DATE TO REGISTER: APRIL 14

BED & BREAKFAST. A limited number of single B&B rooms will be available at $50 per night.   Requests must be made by Friday May 7.  Please contact Connie Valk by email at cvalk@frontiernet.net or by phone at 585-467-3191 if you are interested.

Registration

Please mail your name, home address, telephone, email, home congregation, and check for $60 per person (make checks payable to “Universalist Convocations”) to:

Universalist Convocations
c/o Karen Dau
54 Starling St.
Rochester, NY 14613-2261

Registration fee of $60 covers all programs, refreshments, Saturday and Sunday lunch, Saturday dinner, and supplies.

Please note if you have dietary or mobility needs. First Universalist is handicapped accessible.

Please contact Karen Dau with any concerns at selway@localnet.com, or call the church: 585-546-2826.

Program

Friday 5/14/2010

6:30 Registration, snacks and beverages

7:30-9:00 Informal building tours
     Lee Archive display; NY Universalist Memory Garden; Incorporation records of New York State Universalist churches

Saturday 5/15/2010

8:30 Registration; juice, coffee, and tea

9:00 Keynote address

10:30 Business Meeting

11:15 Leave for Albion tour

12:15 Lunch at Tillman’s Restaurant in Gaines on 104. http://www.tillmansvillageinn.com/index.html 585-589-9151

1:30 Tour of Pullman Memorial Universalist Church. http://pmuc.org/history.htm

2:30 Return to First Universalist Society in Rochester

3:30 Talk back with Mark Morrison-Reed

5:30 Business Meeting continuation if necessary

6:30 Dinner at Church

8:00-9:30 Entertainment at Church: Company B and Alden Gatt

Sunday 5/16/2010

10:30 Worship service at First Universalist of Rochester, Rev. Sally J. Hamlin, Minister

12:00 Lunch (can take on the road): sandwiches, chips, beverages

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