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UU ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONSSUUSI: Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute The Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute is held in a mountain setting each July. Week-long events include workshops, nature outings, youth programs, young adult programs, theme speakers, intergenerational events, athletics, worship services and a full schedule of evening social activities. SWIM: Southeast Winter Institute Of Miami Each year after Christmas, Unitarian Universalists convene in Miami for a week of fulfillment and celebration. SWIM allows participants to plan a week of assorted activities suited to their own pace and desires: workshops, nature, and sight-oriented programs, a theme program led by UU Ministers, and many social opportunities. Camp Owaissa Bauer, site of the Institute, is just south of Miami, Fl. The Mountain: Camp And Conference Center Located on a spectacular 4,200 ft. mountain top in Highlands, N.C., The Mountain's campus includes a lodge, 20 cabins, dining and recreation hall, tennis courts, two lakes, trails, rock climbing, waterfalls, and exciting natural attractions. It operates year-round with programs and vacations designed for youth, adults and families. Program literature is available in the church office. Florida District, Unitarian Universalist Association - Our church is a member of the Northeast Cluster in the Florida District of Unitarian Universalist Churches. We are also a member of the Florida District. Volunteer District Officers and Committees provide training and support for district churches. Expertise and coordination is provided by a professional District Representative. Unitarian Universalist Association - We are a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association by vote of our congregation. UUA, headquartered in Boston, serves as our national theological, public relations, social concerns and administrative headquarters. It also provides a wide range of professional support services to Districts and individual churches. We have voting representation at its annual General Assembly. Unitarian Universalist Service Committee - A non-profit international organization, the UUSC works to support self-help development projects, improve human rights, provide emergency relief and promote peace throughout the world. |
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