Denominational Affairs

Peacemaking Discussion – Monday, January 25

Jan 21st, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, Denominational Affairs, Journey Toward Wholeness, News & Events

The Fifth Principle of Unitarian Universalism affirms and promotes the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process. In keeping with this, the way in which our denomination arrives at consensus on various social issues is by a democratically agreed upon process called the Social Witness Process, names as such because we bear [...]



General Assembly Blog-Stay on top of the latest news!

Jan 21st, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Denominational Affairs

Susbscribe to the GA Blog and get the latest news from our General Assembly in Minneapolis June 23 - June 27, 2010. Registration will open up March 1, but make sure to book your flights and hotel as soon as you can. http://generalassembly.blogs.uua.org/



A UUA Board member Blog highlights Board meeting and GA’s future

Jan 21st, 2010 • Category: Denominational Affairs

The Rev.Linda Laskowski from Berkeley, California, sits on the UUA Board. At their Board meeting in San Antonio, TX this past weekend, items of interest to us as UU’s were discussed. In an environment where 61% of the population are Latino/Latina, the largest minority in the United States, work was done to bridge our differences. Also, [...]



UUA General Assembly – News from the UUA

Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Denominational Affairs

Visit the Denominational Affairs blog for up to date news regarding this year’s General Assembly in Minneapolis and the report from the 5th Principal Task Force with their recommendations to the UUA Board for the future of General Assemblies and the increased responsibilities of our delegates to do the governing work of the Association. Any [...]



5th Principle Task Force proposed big changes for UUA’s General Assembly

Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Denominational Affairs

“Big changes proposed for UUA’s General Assembly” Task force advocates fewer delegates, biennial schedule, and subsidies to boost congregational participation. By Donald E. Skinner, 1.11.10 http://www.uuworld.org/news/articles/154573.shtml?n



“2010 General Assembly will try new schedule”

Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Denominational Affairs

“2010 General Assembly will try new schedule” Plenaries will be held on the weekend, workshops on Thursday and Friday. By Donald E. Skinner, 1.11.10 http://www.uuworld.org/news/articles/154454.shtml?n More news: http://www.uuworld.org/news/?n



New Jersey UUs Bring Faithful Witness to Struggle for Marriage Equality

Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Council for Faith in Action, Denominational Affairs, News & Events

The article, New Jersey UUs Bring Faithful Witness to Struggle for Marriage Equality, is currently featured on the home page of the UUA website. It acknowledges the work of UUs across our state, with the strong support of UU clergy and organized by the UU Legislative Ministry of New Jersey, for marriage equality. UUCWC’s Rev. [...]



Coming February 1st…

Jan 7th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Denominational Affairs

Coming on February 1, 2010… A new, more welcoming and informative UUA.org. And that’s just the start. Check us out for new resources, more social media, and even easier ways for newcomers to find your congregation. UUA.org: We’re changing to serve you better.



Standing on the Side of Love Website

Oct 9th, 2009 • Category: Committee News, Denominational Affairs

Excited about our service last Sunday? Want more information? http://www.standingonthesideoflove.org/



Association Sunday – Give today

Oct 2nd, 2009 • Category: Committee News, Denominational Affairs, News & Events

Dear members and friends of the Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, On Sunday, October 4th, we will have a special collection for Association Sunday 2009 (We participated successfully for the last two years as this wonderful program was created and is now an annual event). Over 500 congregations are participating this Sunday. After I [...]