Convocation is a biennial opportunity for UU Buddhists to sit together, compare notes on our sangha experiences, study and play together. There will be times of meditation, workshops, and informal meals and breaks where you can get to know other attendees. We have been holding convocations since 2005. The theme of Convo 2023 is: Ecodharma: Buddhist Perspectives on the Ecological Crisis with Guest Speaker: Dr. David Loy. Dr. Loy is a professor of Buddhist and comparative philosophy and Zen teacher in the Sanbo Zen tradition of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Loy is one of the founding members of the new Rocky Mountain Ecodharma Retreat Center, near Boulder, Colorado. He is the author of many books, including Ecodharma: Buddhist Teachings for the Ecological Crisis. The 2023 UUBF Convocation will begin on Thursday, April 27, with a “grab and go” dinner available at 6 pm, and will end on Sunday, April 30 at 11:30 am. It will be held at The DeKoven Center, 600 Caron Butler Drive Racine, Wisconsin 53403. This lovely retreat center is on the shores of Lake Michigan. This will be a hybrid format event, so you can register as 1) an online zoom participant, 2) a commuter participant with meals or 3) an in-person participant, including lodging. There will also be a public talk on Saturday, April 29. Registration will continue until 4/12/2023. A limited number of scholarships are available. If you are in need of a scholarship in order to attend, please email [email protected] before registering. There are several major airports nearby (O’Hare and Milwaukee), and Racine is also served by Amtrak trains. We will be arranging carpooling for the retreat, connecting those who can provide rides with those in need of ground transportation. REGISTER - https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z6WK/home Or contact Erich Moraine, LCUUC Kintsugi Sangha, at [email protected] with questions.