Responsive Resolutions on Inclusion
2009 Responsive Resolution
In response to the changes to Article II reported by the Commission on Appraisal and subsequent discussion of those recommendations at this General Assembly, the delegates request that the UUA [Unitarian ...

Responsive Resolution on Article II
2009 Responsive Resolution
The 2009 General Assembly of the UUA [Unitarian Universalist Association] strongly urges the UUA Board of Trustees to facilitate a continuation and further deepening of the discussion of the Principles ...

Responsive Resolution on Article XV
2009 Responsive Resolution
WHEREAS the Commission on Appraisal submitted a proposal to amend Article II after a period of study and review as allowed by Article XV section C-15.1.(c)(4), a process begun in 2006,  while Article ...

Responsive Resolution on Barriers to Inclusion in Outreach to African UU and Other Progressive Religious Congregations
2009 Responsive Resolution
WHEREAS the Opening Worship at the 2009 GA [General Assembly] reported on President Sinkford’s Pilgrimage to Africa and celebrated a new outreach to African UU [Unitarian Universalist] congregations, ...

Oppose Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity-Based Violence in Iraq
2009 Action of Immediate Witness
WHEREAS the first and sixth Unitarian Universalist [UU] Principles affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person and the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for ...

U.S.-Sponsored Torture: A Call for a Commission of Inquiry
2009 Action of Immediate Witness
BECAUSE one of our core Principles as Unitarian Universalists is our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all persons; andWHEREAS torture violates the basic dignity of the human person, degrades ...

Support Bolivian UUs Struggling for Justice and Human Rights
2009 Action of Immediate Witness
BECAUSE Bolivian Olga Flores Bedregal, who helped found a UU [Unitarian Universalist] congregation in La Paz, had a brother, Carlos Flores Bedregal, who disappeared at the hands of the military dictatorship ...

In Support of America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
2009 Action of Immediate Witness
BECAUSE Unitarian Universalists respect the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part; andBECAUSE the Unitarian Universalist Association is holding its 2009 General Assembly in Utah, ...

U.S. Ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT)
2009 Action of Immediate Witness
BECAUSE Unitarian Universalism affirms the inherent worth and dignity of every person, respect for the interdependent web of existence, and the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice ...

Advocate Pending Legislation Toward Clean, Honest, and Fair Elections in the United States
2009 Action of Immediate Witness
As we support the struggles of the Iranian people to have their voices heard and their votes counted, we must ensure the same for voters in the United States, so we can elect leaders who work for the good ...

Youth and Young Adults
2008 Business Resolution
WHEREAS the Unitarian Universalist Association Bylaws state that our Association promotes “the full participation of persons in all of its and their activities and in the full range of human endeavor ...

Youth and Young Adult Empowerment Resolution: Accountability
2008 Responsive Resolution
WHEREAS the Moderator, in her report, referenced the “Youth and Young Adult Empowerment Resolution” passed by the 2008 General Assembly on Friday, June 27, 2008, which “urges the Unitarian ...
2008 Youth and Young Adult Empowerment Resolution Follow Up

Response on Socially Responsible Investing to the Report of Dan Brody, Financial Advisor
2008 Responsive Resolution
WHEREAS we have heard your excellent report and its insight into the need for universal healthcare:BE IT RESOLVED, in accordance with the eighteen resolutions of the UUA [Unitarian Universalist Association] ...
2008 Financial Advisor's Report (PDF, 10 pages)

Consultations on Youth and Young Adult Ministry
2008 Responsive Resolution
Whereas the Consultation on Ministry To and With Youth has presented a positive report with regard to the future of youth ministry throughout the [Unitarian Universalist] Association, andWhereas the 2008 ...

Oppose the Florida and California Marriage Protection Initiatives
2008 Action of Immediate Witness
Because: Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person;Whereas: The Unitarian Universalist Association [UUA], its member congregations and individual Unitarian ...

Extend the Tax Credit for Wind and Solar Power
2008 Action of Immediate Witness
Because: Unitarian Universalists as a community of faith respect the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part;Whereas: The 2006 UUA [Unitarian Universalist Association] General Assembly ...

Raise the Federal Minimum Wage to $10 in 2010
2008 Action of Immediate Witness
Because: Unitarian Universalists as a community of faith uphold the inherent worth, rights and dignity of all people;Whereas: We have supported a fair minimum wage since 1961, passing a resolution supporting ...

End Present-day Slavery in the Fields
2008 Action of Immediate Witness
Because: Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society ...

Oppose a U.S. Attack on Iran
2008 Action of Immediate Witness
Because: Unitarian Universalist Principles affirm the worth and dignity of every person, justice in human relations, and the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;Whereas: Bombing ...

Single Payor Health Care
2008 Action of Immediate Witness
Whereas: Unitarian Universalists are concerned with the worth and dignity of all people; Whereas: We spend over $2 trillion for health care in the United States, yet 50 million people are still not covered ...

Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act with Transgender Inclusion and Protection
2007 Action of Immediate Witness
WHEREAS our Unitarian Universalist Principles call us to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person and to promote justice, equity and compassion in human relations;WHEREAS Largo. Florida City ...

Repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
2007 Action of Immediate Witness
WHEREAS our Unitarian Universalist Principles call us to affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person and to promote justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;WHEREAS under a federal ...

Stop U.S. Sponsored Torture—A Religious Call to Action
2007 Action of Immediate Witness
BECAUSE one of our core Unitarian Universalist principles is our belief in and affirmation of the inherent worth and dignity of all persons; andWHEREAS torture violates the basic dignity of the human person ...

Support Comprehensive Sexuality Education Legislation
2007 Action of Immediate Witness
BECAUSE our Unitarian Universalist principles call on us to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity and compassion in human relations, and the goal of world community ...

Support Immigrant Families—Stop the ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) Raids
2007 Action of Immediate Witness
WHEREAS a community of faith, we uphold the inherent worth, rights and dignity of all people;WHEREAS we covenant as Unitarian Universalists to promote justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;WHEREAS ...