WHEREAS the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades was founded in 1989 as an intentionally multiracial, multicultural spiritual community; and
WHEREAS the UUCP Vision Statement asserts that Unity in Diversity "is for a us a practical rule by which we, and the world at large, may realize our best potential";
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of UUCP, affirm our identity as an antiracist community of faith by publicly and expressly stating that identity in our Vision Statement; and
WHEREAS we, the members of UUCP, are guided by the principles of our Unitarian Universalist faith which affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person, with justice, equity, and compassion;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that our anti racist identity be reflected in the life of the congregation, its programs, projects, and activities; its organization and its culture, e.g. adult religious education, children's religious education, worship service, community outreach; and
WHEREAS we acknowledge that racial justice and empowerment must precede the achievement of a meaningful diversity that honors all people;
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that we, the members of UUCP, enter into a covenant with one another to continue to learn about racism, and to develop strategies to dismantle it; that we support and nurture each other as we create and implement a UUCP blueprint to eliminate racism.
Adopted at the Annual Meeting June 1998
UUCP Resolutions
The following resolutions represent the commitment that UUCP has on the issues of anti-racism, same-sex marriage, and being a Welcoming Congregation to all regardless of sexual orientation.
BE IT RESOLVED, that The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades supports the right of individuals to marry without limitation as to gender and that all marriages shall have equal benefits under the law.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that duly authorized actions may be taken in support of same-sex marriages in the name of the congregation.
Adopted at a congregational meeting 2004 October 10.
WHEREAS, The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades has engaged in a program of workshops, congregational resolutions, and activities that incorporates bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender life issues, and
WHEREAS, the members of the congregation desire to acknowledge their commitment to the support, outreach, and welcoming of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palisades affirms that we are a “Welcoming Congregation” and that we participate in the Welcoming Congregation program led by the Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Concerns of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
Adopted at a congregational meeting 2004 October 10.
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