Mar 11, 2022 | 8th Principle
Significantly the proposed 8th Principle calls us as individuals and as a faith community to be active and accountable in living our other 7 Principles with a specific focus on being anti-racist since race and racism are so foundational and pervasive in our culture....
Mar 1, 2022 | 8th Principle
As we journey towards adopting the 8th Principle, throughout March we will present various words and phrases both within the 8th Principle language itself and those related to the work of anti-racism. We will begin to explore what they mean and invite your responses....
Feb 18, 2022 | 8th Principle
At this stage in the process, congregations need to adopt the proposed principle as it is written. The wording of the 8th Principle will be substantially debated on the floor of the UUA General Assembly and will likely be changed as a result. By voting to approve it...
Feb 1, 2022 | 8th Principle
Rev. Ian introduced this proposed 8th Principle in depth and in the context of our covenantal relationships during our January 16 Sunday Service. If you missed this very important service or wish to listen to it again, it is posted on the UUCOD Facebook page Over the...
Feb 1, 2022 | 8th Principle
The 8th Principle is a natural extension of our UU values and faith development. Unlike our other 7 Principles, it calls us to action, to not only be not-racist but to actively engage in anti-racist behaviors as individuals and as a faith community. And it calls us to...
Jan 1, 2022 | 8th Principle
Unitarian Universalism has a long and at times checkered history of fighting racism within the organization and in broader society. The idea of the 8th Principle began in 2013 and came from a feeling that we need something to renew our commitment to this anti-racist...
