Demand that we support an end to racism and white supremacy by voting on the 8th UU Principle

Timely. We need to move forward.

Thank you for signing, Kimball.

I very much agree. If not NOW, THEN WHEN? --- Act on this now ! Not Next Year !

Yes!!!

This is so appropriate for UU Congregations and meshes seamlessly with our other principles.

I totally agree! If not NOW, THEN WHEN????

Yay!

I agree, Debra. But we can still have the discussion and conversation after we affirm our support for and commitment to the 8th Principle. Thank you for signing.

5 years ago Featured

I would have preferred that our congregation had invested the time necessary to engage the depth of discussion required to bring about the individual understanding and buy-in that the support of this principle by our members deserves. However, we cannot now use our lack of moving forward in this effort, of bringing this topic to our congregants in a timely manner, as yet another barrier in lending our support for the adoption of this principle that gives voice to that which is long overdue and a vital component in the fulfilling of our UU Principles.

Yes we should suggest this.

Thank you for signing, Doreen.

If not now, when?

Thank you for signing, David.

Thank you for signing and for your support, Denise.

Thank you for signing, Bill.

I agree, Jerry. Thank you for signing.

5 years ago Featured

While the first two UU principles should be enough to help congregants focus on this issue, (1.The inherent worth and dignity of every person; 2: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations) however, if it takes an eighth principle as a call to action to change, then now is the time.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

I am in strong support. Here is the principle: "“We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.” Read more at 8thprincipleuu.org.

Thanks for taking this on Judy!