Category: Denominational Affairs

Final Revision of Article II Proposal Now Available

From an article by Rachel Walden, Communications Professional, UUA : After extensive engagement with UUs across our faith tradition, the Article II Study Commission have completed their Final Proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. Links to the text and additional important information are in this email, including a deadline of 5pm ET on February 1, 2024 for submitting any new … Continue reading Final Revision of Article II Proposal Now Available

UUCWC Works and Enjoys General Assembly 2023

By Holly Bussey, Denominational Affairs Liaison More than 4,100 Unitarian Universalists participated in the multiplatform General Assembly (GA) June 21–25, with 1,768 online registrants and 2,380 in-person registrants in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. From the David L. Lawrence Convention Center onsite participants absorbed stunning views of the Allegheny River and picturesque downtown architecture. Online participants enjoyed their … Continue reading UUCWC Works and Enjoys General Assembly 2023

UUA Elects New President

It is with great enthusiasm that the UUA welcomes the Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt as the tenth UUA President! We also note that this is not the first time the Rev. Dr. Betancourt has served as leader of the Association. She was appointed co-president for an interim period in 2017 and provided guidance and care … Continue reading UUA Elects New President

Highlights from a Historic General Assembly

UUA NewsletterUnitarian Universalist AssociationJuly 2023 As we do each year, Unitarian Universalists from across the United States and beyond came together for worship, learning and growth, decision making, and faithful re-connection at General Assembly (GA) in the third week of June. Speakers were passionate, the music was moving, and important decisions were made. This GA was also … Continue reading Highlights from a Historic General Assembly

Farewell Message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Grey (shared from Central East Region Newsletter)

As her time as UUA President winds down, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray shares a message of appreciation for the work we’ve done together and excitement for what’s to come. Some of her proudest moments during this time include fulfilling the Promise and Practice campaign to fund Black Lives of UU, implementing the recommendations of the Commission … Continue reading Farewell Message from UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Grey (shared from Central East Region Newsletter)

We Need to Hear From You About the Article II Project

by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In a separate article, we introduced our GA delegates. This team represents UUCWC in important issues at a national level. This year is super important and we’re hoping to hear from the congregation about one very important issue—the proposal to move from our Statement of Purposes and Principles to … Continue reading We Need to Hear From You About the Article II Project

General Assembly News

by Holly Bussey, Liaison, Denominational Affairs In June, six of us will be representing UUCWC at General Assembly (GA). Five of us will travel to Pittsburgh; one will be a virtual delegate. What does this mean? Delegates are charged to vote on issues that impact us all. Delegates vote their conscience with the hope it … Continue reading General Assembly News