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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
 
PictureArtist: 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.
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Zoom Link:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81342699708?pwd=eDRWdG1ZaTBUTVJZMUdKVkIzS0s4QT09

Meeting ID: 813 4269 9708
Passcode: 320212

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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
Picture

Our Campus:
3975 Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232

Office Hours: 10am to 2pm
​Tuesday - Friday

​Contact Us
Office Phone: (941) 371-4974
​Office Email: [email protected]

Rev. Jay Wolin: 
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​​Director of Finance and Operations: Anne Foye
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Director of Programs:
Catherine Bonner
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Communications Coordinator:
Megan Radish
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