The Business sessions results:

• Adopted the Business Resolution directing the UUA Board of Trustees to establish a task force to review MFC policies and rules as they relate to interim and developmental ministers, and to recommend updates that reflect the unique circumstances of transitional ministry. One USG delegate voted not to adopt, five USG delegates voted to adopt.
• Did not adopt the Bylaw Amendment on authority to suspend or place a minister’s search on hold.
  One USG voted to adopt, five voted not to adopt.
• Affirmed the Action of Immediate Witness opposing rollbacks to environmental protections, public lands rules, and the endangerment finding. This affirmation directs the UUA’s public witness on this issue in the coming year. All six USG delegates voted to affirm.
• Did not affirm the Action of Immediate Witness in solidarity with people held in immigration detention, including those on hunger strike at Delaney Hall and other facilities. (The delegates were asked not to because organizers on the ground had asked for a July 13 day of action in New Jersey and didn’t feel it would be safe for people to show up on June 21.) Two USG delegates voted to affirm, four USG delegates voted not to affirm.
• Passed the Responsive Resolution “Where are the youth?”, calling on the Association to provide resources to recruit, train, and cultivate youth leadership and attendance. Five USG delegates voted to pass.
• Passed the Responsive Resolution “Gratitude for UUA Support of Youth and Emerging Adults”, thanking the UUA for its commitment to youth and emerging adults and calling for their full inclusion at all levels of leadership. Five USG delegates voted to pass.
• Passed the Responsive Resolution “Reaffirming Our Commitment to Immigrant Justice and Relationally Grounded Organizing”, reaffirming the Association’s commitment to relationally grounded organizing and solidarity work. Five USG delegates voted to pass.
• Passed the Responsive Resolution on SWANA region concerns, asking the Commission on Appraisal to include engagement with how the UUA can better include and respond to UUs affected by crises in the Southwest Asia and North Africa region. Five USG delegates voted to pass.
• Results of the elections
  For the contested #5 Board member election, 3 USG delegates voted for Larry Ladd (nominated by petition) and three USG delegates voted for Terry Grim (nominated by the Nominating Committee. Terry Grim won.

There were watch parties for the Business sessions which were attended by a few people and Community Gatherings on Friday night at Main Line UU Church, all day Saturday at USG and a brunch and the Sunday morning service at UU Church of Delaware County. We had 13 at USG for most of the day Saturday representing 4 congregations and lot of ages and genders. And the Sunday service at UUCDC was well attended and enjoyed.

From delegate Tiffany Hill:
At GA, I participated in votes on a business resolution, a bylaw amendment, Actions of Immediate Witness, responsive resolutions, and leadership elections. I learned a lot about our democratic process and about some of the work that the UUA supports across congregations. One particular standout for me was the speaker Rev. Dr. Michael Tino from the Church of the Larger Fellowship, a UU congregation with no geographical boundaries that includes more than 2,000 members in prisons. They spoke passionately about prison reform, both on a structural and individual level because “no one is disposable.” Check out some of their sermons on clfuu.org, and if you are so moved, you can sign up to write letters to an incarcerated UU–there are more than 200 on the waiting list for a pen pal!

From delegate Treva Burger:
I always enjoy being a delegate. I like to go to the Business meetings to see what’s going on at the denomination and I find democracy inspiring. It was nice having the watch parties at USG because we could chat about the issues before voting. There were a few where it wasn’t clear what the best thing would be. The Friday night service at Main Line was very lightly attended, but I enjoyed it. Saturday at USG went well, we had a good mix of people with 4 congregations represented and I loved the Ware lecture by Mariann Budde, the Bishop of Washington. Sunday at UUCDC in Media was nice and they were thrilled to have us there.

From delegate Kat Grau:
As a delegate I had a great first experience in being the delegate for USG.   I research the bylaws prior to G.A. (several weeks)  as there was quite some confusion at the start as to what the Amendment to the Ministerial Fellowship Committee was truly trying to  amend   After researching I found that it was not advantageous to have the Amendment go forward as then only the Ministerial Fellowship Committee would be able to review interim as well as ministers on hold.   It would cut the UUA review team away and thereby slowing the process as a result.   I am so happy that this Amendment did not pass.   

Resolutions were adopted in regards to:  1) Supporting Youth:  The vision for the future of youth and emerging adult ministry is just beginning to become clearer and support is Vital to the Youth Caucus.”  – passed and everyone was delighted as we all want to bring Youth Groups back. 2) Resolution for Gratitude for UUA Support of Youth and Emerging Adults” was also passed in regards to our youth. 3) Reaffirming Our Commitment to Immigrant Justice and Relationally Grounded Organizing” was passed. 4) Resolution for a UUA Task Force on Ministerial Fellowship Committee Policies and Rules for Interim and Developmental Ministers was passed.
Actions of Immediate Witness: 1) Defend Against the Assault on Environmental Protections, Public Lands Rules and Endangerment Finding was adopted. 2) All Eyes on Delaney Hall:  Vigils, Songs & Support Outside ICE; Detention Centers Across America – Not adopted.
The Congregational Studies were of quite a bit of interest and discussion amongst all delegates and others attending General Assembly.
Was somewhat disappointed in the Ware Lecture as it did not go into the deep discussions I thought it would.
The rest of General Assembly went very well and I loved being a part of it all.   I have learned so much and reviewing bylaws was lots of fun in gaining understanding as to what all UUA truly does.   I was also a part of budget discussions, as well as all of the above mentioned items.  I formed many new and wonderful bonds with members of other congregations.   
I want to thank USG for the vote to be a delegate this year.   It was rewarding and next year I would also like to be considered and would love to go in person.