LIBERAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION FALL CON 2009

"A Time to Exhale: Breathing Transformation into the Challenges and Opportunities of Professional Unitarian Universalist Leadership" with Rev. Dr. Thandeka and Rev. Dr. Peter Steinke
October 23-26, 2009 in Providence, RI
 

Please check our website for updated information  

Conference Registration:
The registration form is located on the website www.lreda.org
Scholarships are available. Please apply using the form on the website www.lreda.org

LREDA LARGE Add-on Day and Good Officer training—use the same registration form

Conference Hotel
Originally built in 1929 as a Masonic temple, the Renaissance Providence hotel is centrally located in the Capitol District, within walking distance to local restaurants, shops, and many of the city’s top attractions. The Hotel is renowned for its neoclassical architecture, which has been meticulously restored, creating a truly unique Providence, RI hotel. As a Green Seal Certified property, the hotel adheres to rigorous environmental leadership standards and participates in sustainability programs such as recycling, waste minimization, reduced energy use and green purchasing. http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/pvdbr-renaissance-providence-hotel/

Hotel Reservations
Conference attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations and may do so online through the LREDA website www.lreda.org. The conference rate is $125 plus tax per night for single/double occupancy. You may also reserve your room by calling toll free: 1-866-630-0704. Be sure to mention the LREDA conference in order to get the special conference rate. We urge you to take advantage of the excellent rate that we were able to negotiate with the conference hotel in order for LREDA to fulfill its contracted obligation.

The cut-off date for making hotel reservations is Friday, September 18. After this date, or once the room block is filled, whichever comes first, we cannot guarantee room or rate availability.

We encourage you to make reservations early!
Looking for a roommate? Please check the LREDA website www.lreda.org to search for a roommate.

Transportation
There are a number of transportation options available for your trip to Providence. The hotel is conveniently located only 10 miles from the Providence RI Airport (PVD) and less than 60 miles from Boston. The hotel does not provide shuttle service. Your best bet for transportation to and from the airport is to share a cab. There is no need to reserve ahead. (approximately $30 one way).

Travel to Providence by train or MBTA subway is also an option, both with service into Providence Station, located less than 2 blocks from the hotel. For more information go to www.amtrak.com.

Parking at the hotel is $25 per day (overnight); $15 for event parking (day only)

Conference Schedule at a glance:
This schedule is for travel planning purposes only. A detailed schedule will be sent to registered conferees. There will be opportunities for self-care, yoga, massage, drumming, networking with colleagues and exploring local sites – including RISD Museum, Waterplace Park and more.

Joining us will be UUA Lifespan Faith Development staff, UUA Program Consultants, representatives from the UUSC, Skinner House, RE Education Futures, RE Credentialing Committee, LREDA Integrity Team, LREDA Good Officers, Annual Program Fund and other leaders. The UUA Bookstore will have a presence in Providence.

 

Friday, October 23, 2009

Noon-3 pm        Good Officer training

3-5:30 pm          Registration 

Welcome Activities

6 pm                 Light Supper Reception & Welcome

7:30 pm            Ingathering Worship led by North Atlantic LREDA Chapter

8-9:30 pm          Program Introduction

 

Saturday, October 24, 2009

7:30-8:30 am     Breakfast

7:30-8:45 am     Registration for one-day conferees

9 am                 Worship

9:30 am            Morning Keynote Program Presentation

Lunch

Afternoon Keynote Program Presentation

4:30 pm            Collegial Reception (Cash Bar)

5:30 pm            Explore Providence & Supper on your own

 

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Breakfast

Worship

Morning Program

LREDA Membership meeting

Lunch on your own

Afternoon Professional Interest Groups & Workshops

Banquet Dinner

LREDA Odyssey Speaker & Dessert Celebration

 

Monday, October 26, 2009

Breakfast

Special Morning Presentations

11:15 am           Closing Worship