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National Gathering 2008 will be June 25-29, 2008 in Dallas, TX, and will be held in conjunction with The Fellowship. The theme is "One Tribe, One Table."

We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin will be speaking at this year's One Tribe, One Table event. Dr. Griffin is an Episcopal priest, pastoral theologian, seminary professor, and author of Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians And Gays in Black Churches (Pilgrim Press, 2006).

Adult Registration

Youth Registration

Child Registration

On-line registration is now available!

Housing and meeting space will be provided by the Sheraton/Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas, TX, which is a four star property and centrally located. The nightly rate is $99 for a single and $119 for a double (ask for the "Fellowship Conference" to get these rates). These rates are available until May 22, 2008 – but space is filling up quickly!

Update: As of March 11, 2008, only rooms with king size beds are available. If you prefer a double, you can still ask for an extra bed. You will be put on a wait list, in case a double opens up. We are also looking into overflow housing options.

Persons needing financial assistance to attend One Tribe, One Table 2008 may apply by contacting the UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns national office at 1-800-653-0799. Assistance is awarded based upon need and is not guaranteed to all applicants. The assistance deadline is May 15th, 2008.

This year, a souvenir journal is being designed to document this event and offset the host costs. We encourage your church or ministry to purchase an ad to memorialize your participation in this historical movement.

The Youth and Young Adult Program will be offering a pre-event to the National Youth Event as well as the National Gathering. ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, will be offered June 23–25, 2008, at First Community UCC in Dallas, TX, before the National Gathering. The workshop fee is $85.00, which covers the materials, Suicide Intervention Handbook, continental breakfast for three days, and lunches for three days.

ASIST is an internationally recognized Evidence-Based Practice designed to teach professionals and non-professionals alike how to recognize suicide risk and what to say and do to keep the person safe until the next level of help can become involved (see: www.livingworks.net).

ASIST provides a practical approach for all caregivers to follow when encountering a suicidal person. Participants learn how: 1) personal attitudes impact suicide intervention, 2) to identify and address suicide risk alerts, 3) to use an effective suicide intervention model, and 4) to network with community resources for a suicide-safer community. This unique workshop includes a special focus on the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and young adults.

ASIST is open to those 16 and over; those 18 and under require parental permission. Questions? Call 720-941-1062 or email yyacoord@uccCoalition.org. Register on-line at http://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=1S2VCK7.

ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training will also be offered as a pre-event to the UCC National Youth Event in Knoxville, TN. Please refer to our events page for more information.

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National Gathering 2008 National Gathering 2008 will be June 25-29, 2008 in Dallas, TX, and will be held in conjunction with The Fellowship. The theme is "One Tribe, One Table." Horace Griffin to speak Registration information Hotel Accomodations Conference Schedule Financial Assistance Souvenir Journal ASIST Pre-Event National Gathering 2007 Horace Griffin to speak We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin will be speaking at this year's One Tribe, One Table event. Dr. Griffin is an Episcopal priest, pastoral theologian, seminary professor, and author of Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians And Gays in Black Churches (Pilgrim Press, 2006). Registration information Adult Registration by May 31, 2008: $125.00 after May 31, 2008: $175.00 Youth Registration for participants 5 years old to 16 years old by May 31, 2008: $75.00 after May 31, 2008: $100.00 Child Registration infants to children age 4 No charge. On-line registration is now available! Hotel Accomodations Housing and meeting space will be provided by the Sheraton/Adam's Mark Hotel in Dallas, TX, which is a four star property and centrally located. The nightly rate is $99 for a single and $119 for a double (ask for the "Fellowship Conference" to get these rates). These rates are available until May 22, 2008 – but space is filling up quickly! Update: As of March 11, 2008, only rooms with king size beds are available. If you prefer a double, you can still ask for an extra bed. You will be put on a wait list, in case a double opens up. We are also looking into overflow housing options. Conference Schedule The Conference Schedule is now available! Financial Assistance Persons needing financial assistance to attend One Tribe, One Table 2008 may apply by contacting the UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns national office at 1-800-653-0799. Assistance is awarded based upon need and is not guaranteed to all applicants. The assistance deadline is May 15th, 2008. Souvenir Journal This year, a souvenir journal is being designed to document this event and offset the host costs. We encourage your church or ministry to purchase an ad to memorialize your participation in this historical movement. Submissions & Payments Deadline: April 30, 2008 Please refer to Souvenir Journal page for more details and specifications. ASIST Pre-Event The Youth and Young Adult Program will be offering a pre-event to the National Youth Event as well as the National Gathering. ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, will be offered June 23–25, 2008, at First Community UCC in Dallas, TX, before the National Gathering. The workshop fee is $85.00, which covers the materials, Suicide Intervention Handbook, continental breakfast for three days, and lunches for three days. ASIST is an internationally recognized Evidence-Based Practice designed to teach professionals and non-professionals alike how to recognize suicide risk and what to say and do to keep the person safe until the next level of help can become involved (see: www.livingworks.net). ASIST provides a practical approach for all caregivers to follow when encountering a suicidal person. Participants learn how: 1) personal attitudes impact suicide intervention, 2) to identify and address suicide risk alerts, 3) to use an effective suicide intervention model, and 4) to network with community resources for a suicide-safer community. This unique workshop includes a special focus on the issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth and young adults. ASIST is open to those 16 and over; those 18 and under require parental permission. Questions? Call 720-941-1062 or email yyacoord@uccCoalition.org. Register on-line at http://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=1S2VCK7. ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training will also be offered as a pre-event to the UCC National Youth Event in Knoxville, TN. Please refer to our events page for more information. National Gathering 2007 National Gathering 2007 was a great success! See a photo gallery here	Register on-line now! National Gathering June 25-29, 2008 Dallas, TX
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Adult Registration

Youth Registration

Child Registration

On-line registration is now available!

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Conference Schedule

Financial Assistance

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National Gathering June 25-29, 2008 Dallas, TX

National Gathering
June 25-29, 2008
Dallas, TX