Guest Contributors Needed

A Month of Commentary We are seeking four to five guest contributors who would like to submit a commentary on the recent vote to implement Article II in the Unitarian Universalist Association. We would like to publish a weekly Commentary starting July 7. We are seeking Commentary on Reflections on the recent June General Assembly … Read more

Post General Assembly Zoom Town Hall

Please Join Us UU the Conversation is sponsoring a Post General Assembly Zoom Town Hall meeting. Regardless of the voting outcome, it is expected that UUs would like to talk with one another. All are invited. Pre-registration is required. Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM, 5:00 PM … Read more

Voting Results of 2024 GA

Because we know that there is much attention to and interest in the results of yesterday’s voting, we are sending the results now so that you can absorb and process them before today’s general session. The results will also be announced at today’s general session.   Bill Young, UUA Secretary Ballot Results All Items on Saturday’s … Read more

Pending Results on Article II Vote

Discussion and voting on the proposed Article II language occurred on Saturday, June 22, at General Session IV. Announcement of Results The voting result is expected to be announced at the start of General Session V, which will begin on Sunday, June 23 at 3:00 PM Eastern. You can see voting results at this link. … Read more

Update on Day Two of General Assembly

Final Vote on Article II The discussion and final vote on the proposed language of Article II will be held today (Saturday, June 22) To be adopted, the proposed Article II language must receive 2/3 support from voting delegates. All delegates are urged to vote NO (opposed) on the proposed changes to Article II. If unsure, do … Read more

Update on Day One of General Assembly

We are providing an abbreviated update on Day One of General Assembly that opened on Thursday, June 20, 2024. This General Assembly is all virtual, so all activities, discussions, and voting are done exclusively online. Friday General Assembly Meet-up UU the Conversation is sponsoring another 30-minute Zoom Meet-Up. All are invited. No pre-registration is required. … Read more

2024 General Assembly Dates and Times

The 2024 UUA General Assembly will begin on Thursday, June 20.  Below is a calendar of dates and times for GA Zoom Meet-Up sessions and important votes. General Assembly Zoom Meet-Up Sessions UU the Conversation is sponsoring two 30-minute Zoom Meet-Up Sessions.  No pre-registration is required. All are invited. Simply click the Zoom link below … Read more

Banned at General Assembly

The Unitarian Universalist Association’s annual General Assembly will convene on Thursday, June 20, 2024, but there are some things participants and delegates will NOT see at this virtual assembly because UU leadership banned them. To be clear, banning materials, people, and groups is nothing new for UU leadership. The Banning Begins In 2019, UU leadership’s … Read more

Call to Action on General Assembly

This article was originally distributed by UU the Conversation. We are a growing constituency of everyday UUs concerned that our UUA leadership is pursuing significant changes to Article II without UUs being fully aware of the implications for our faith. We are urging delegates to vote NO on the proposed Article II language. A No … Read more

Updates

Results of Mini-Assembly  Below are the results of the June 3, 2024 Mini-Assembly.  Approximately 240 people participated and voted on two amendments to the General Assembly Rules of Procedure. One amendment passed that allows the sponsor of a proposition the “last word” after the close of the Pro/Con discussion. This amendment will now be voted … Read more