The Proposed Revisions to Article 2 of the UUA bylaws which includes our Associations Purposes, Principles and Sources will be voted on at our next all virtual General Assembly of the UUA in June 2024. Our congregation is holding discussions on these changes in our Love is at the Center workshop and in congregational conversations.
Learn more about the proposed changes and voice your comments/ approval at the various congregational meetings.
Here are some short documents to help you think and process the proposed Article 2 Changes
What happened to the Principles? A move to UU Values.
Our Association Purpose, Inspirations, Inclusion and Freedom of Belief
Print and Review these documents to help you in your discussions.
Final Proposed Revisions to Article 2
Approved Amendments to be voted on at the General Assembly:
Adding Reason as another UU Value
Adding Peace as another UU Value
Amending the Equity section- Equity calls us to Listen, Understand, Respect and Respond.
Amending the Equity section- Every person is inherently worthy
To understand more of the history of why Article 2 is being studied, who is the Article 2 Study Commission, what they were charged with, and the process that they used to create the Proposed Changes, please go here and/or read their initial report below.
Artice 2 Study Report
Learn more about the proposed changes and voice your comments/ approval at the various congregational meetings.
Here are some short documents to help you think and process the proposed Article 2 Changes
What happened to the Principles? A move to UU Values.
Our Association Purpose, Inspirations, Inclusion and Freedom of Belief
Print and Review these documents to help you in your discussions.
Final Proposed Revisions to Article 2
Approved Amendments to be voted on at the General Assembly:
Adding Reason as another UU Value
Adding Peace as another UU Value
Amending the Equity section- Equity calls us to Listen, Understand, Respect and Respond.
Amending the Equity section- Every person is inherently worthy
To understand more of the history of why Article 2 is being studied, who is the Article 2 Study Commission, what they were charged with, and the process that they used to create the Proposed Changes, please go here and/or read their initial report below.
Artice 2 Study Report
Artist: Tanya Webster (chalicedays.org)
Love at the Center
Exploring the UU Values
Through a series of conversations
facilitated by Helen Dingus and Catherine Bonner
What happens when we put love at the center of our values? Come journey through proposed changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws where we replace the current 7 principles and sources with values. We will have both in-person and separate zoom sessions. See below for the topics and times.
RSVP here to save your spot.
Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81342699708?pwd=eDRWdG1ZaTBUTVJZMUdKVkIzS0s4QT09
Meeting ID: 813 4269 9708
Passcode: 320212
Exploring the UU Values
Through a series of conversations
facilitated by Helen Dingus and Catherine Bonner
What happens when we put love at the center of our values? Come journey through proposed changes to Article II of the UUA Bylaws where we replace the current 7 principles and sources with values. We will have both in-person and separate zoom sessions. See below for the topics and times.
RSVP here to save your spot.
Zoom Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81342699708?pwd=eDRWdG1ZaTBUTVJZMUdKVkIzS0s4QT09
Meeting ID: 813 4269 9708
Passcode: 320212
Date/Time |
Location |
Topic |
February 1, 2024 at 6:30pm |
Reeb Room |
The history of the principles and the process to get to the new proposed values. Congregational Polity is discussed. |
February 4, 2024 at 3:00pm |
Zoom |
Same as above |
February 22, 2024 at 6:30pm |
Reeb Room |
Discuss Interdependence, Equity and Transformation Values. |
February 25, 2024 at 3:00pm |
Zoom |
Same as February 22nd |
March 7, 2024 at 6:30pm |
Reeb Room |
Discuss Pluralism, Generosity, and Justice Values |
March 10th at 11:45 am |
Lexow Wing during Potluck |
General Discussion |
March 10, 2024 at 3:00pm |
Zoom |
Same as March 7th |
March 28, 2024 at 6:30pm |
Lexow Wing and Zoom (Hybrid) |
Sources of Wisdom and other parts of Article 2 |