Watch and Share the Video of the Proposed Article II Revision of the UUA Bylaws
On January 21, 2024, USH hosted a Teach-In on the proposed Revision to Article II of the UUA Bylaws. This Revision recasts the familiar Seven Principles and eliminates our Sources among other key changes. These changes will impact all congregants and you are urged to watch this educational video presented by Judy Robbins from USH and Carol Lacoss from the Unitarian Universalist Society East of Manchester, CT.
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1LN4b5h5JrEhFOxboCZjrnhxWKUBNIgo The recording has been split into 3 Parts and edited for clarity. Article II of the UUA Bylaws details the purpose of the Association and the covenant among its member congregations. It is where the Sources and Principles are articulated. The proposed revision changes the purpose of the UUA and converts the Principles into Values.
UUA BYLAWS TABLE OF CONTENTS As amended through October 31, 2022
ARTICLE I NAME…………………………………………………. 1
- SECTION C-1.1. NAME………………………………………………………. 1
ARTICLE II PRINCIPLES AND PURPOSES ……………. 1
- SECTION C-2.1. PRINCIPLES. ………………………………………………. 1
- SECTION C-2.2. PURPOSES. ………………………………………………. 1
- SECTION C-2.3. INCLUSION. ……………………………………………….. 1
- SECTION C-2.4. FREEDOM OF BELIEF. ………………………………….. 1
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP …………………………………… 1
- SECTION C-3.1. MEMBER CONGREGATIONS. ………………………….. 1
- SECTION C-3.2. CONGREGATIONAL POLITY. …………………………… 1
- SECTION C-3.3. ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP. ……………………….. 1
- SECTION 3.4. CHURCH OF THE LARGER FELLOWSHIP. ………………. 1
- SECTION C-3.5. CERTIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP. ………………….. 1
- SECTION C-3.6. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP………………………. 2
- SECTION C-3.7. ASSOCIATE MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS. …………… 2
- SECTION C-3.8. INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS. ………. 2
- SECTION C-3.9. AUTONOMY OF ASSOCIATE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDEPENDENT AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS. ………. 2
- SECTION C-3.10. MEMBERS OF MEMBER CONGREGATIONS. ………. 2