2025 Souvenir Journal

Warm greetings are extended with joy and thankfulness to everyone gathered for this 106 th National Convention. God has blessed us yet again to come together as one – a true testament of our faith and commitment to God, to our purpose, and this great Ushers Association. May our time here be a time of renewal and spiritual refreshment, equipping each of us further in our vital role as Ushers. May it be a time of learning, sharing, and strengthening fellowship bonds, and in the end, may we all leave refreshed and energized to continue our ministry with renewed passion and vision. The Officers and Members of the Eastern Region congratulate our 25 th National President, Dr. Linda Pates, and pray for great success as you preside over your first National Convention. Many thanks to Chairman Pansy Bradley - Cooper and our outstanding Board of Directors for your commitment to the success of this convention. We also extend love and appreciation to Vice President Anthony E. Powell and our Western Region family for hosting this year ’ s convention and welcoming us with open arms and, to each of the 2025 Distinguished Honorees - Edith Jackson Norris, Pamela Farley, Julia Maria Rodgers, and Charles H. Houston, for a job well done and much deserved recognition.

May God bless us all abundantly with peace, joy, and strength as we continue to serve Him with grace and faithfulness.

Donna A. Hines Donna A. Hines 2nd Vice President & Eastern Region Director

National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc. | 106 th National Convention| July 21 - 25, 2025 | Phoenix, Arizona