What’s happening to our denomination?
The future of Unitarian Universalism will be decided at General Assembly in June, 2024, when a final vote will take place on a proposed rewrite of Article II of our bylaws.
This proposal puts our cherished liberal religious tradition at risk and is causing division among Unitarian Universalists.
What is at stake:
- Our Principles and Sources
- Individual Freedom of Belief
- Congregational Autonomy
- Enlightenment foundations of our faith
Is this news to you? Learn more here…
- A brief overview of the issues
- A mark-up comparison of the current and proposed versions
- Key arguments pro and con
Have questions? Want to talk with other UUs?
Town Halls will be scheduled for March, April and May. Some will include short presentations, after which participants will be invited to share their thoughts.
Want to dive deeper?
- In-depth essays and articles contributed by UUs on various topics relevant to the proposed changes
- Videos created by UUs
- Bibliography of background readings
Join us and help spread the word!
- Get involved to find resources for outreach
- Sign Up up to receive updates
- Resource Library of printables to share with your congregation
- Tee shirts
- Become a voting delegate at virtual General Assembly
What Happens at virtual General Assembly 2024?
- A final vote will be taken by the participating delegates.
- A Yes vote immediately adopts proposed changes and abandons our liberal foundations.
- A No vote would give us time to work through our differences together.
Sample Videos from our Collection
Continuing the Conversation. 7 short videos simulating discussions about the proposed Article II revision. The characters share information, thoughts and questions, just as ordinary UUs might. Selected videos can serve as a focus for congregational discussions or personal reflection. (4-8 min each)
Article II Teach-in. A lay-led teach-in to analyze the text of the proposed Article II rewrite. Hosted by the Unitarians Society of Hartford, CT, Jan 21, 2024. The recording is divided into three videos for ease of use in congregational discussions. (60 min in all.)
Let's Keep the Faith 