Every Voice Deserves a Vote
WebMaster Reminder to Register for Townhall Forum The Fifth Principle Project will host a Townhall Forum to allow UUs to share their thoughts on the proposed Article II language. Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 Time: 8:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain, 5:00 PM Pacific Duration: 75 – 90 minutes Pre-registration is required. Pre-register … Read more
The Article II Study Commission released its final version on October 31, 2023 of Article II language which will be presented to the UUA Board of Trustees for approval (expected) and then presented at the June 2024 General Assembly for a final vote. A two-thirds vote of congregational delegates will be required for adoption. You … Read more
The Fifth Principle Project has been granted permission to post the video below – Unitarian Universalism is at Risk of Losing its Soul. Susan McWethy, from Atlanta, created the video and originally posted her work on the Save the 7 Principles website. Susan’s 16-minute video delivers a compelling message outlining the threat of the proposed … Read more
There is a shortfall, a crisis really, in the supply of UU ministers. This widespread crisis is impacting the ability of congregations, large and small, to fill their pulpits. This shortfall may be a welcomed relief for those appalled by the rise in “wokeism” in the recent crop of seminary graduates. The crisis, however, is … Read more
Left vs. Left: What’s Happening Here Ain’t Exactly Clear By Ken Ing, Guest Contributor We welcome back Ken Ing as a Guest Contributor with his most insightful video Left vs. Left: What’s Happening Here Ain’t Exactly Clear. We introduce this video with Ken’s own words. This talk is not intended to be focused on Unitarian … Read more
Post General Assembly Townhall Forum The Fifth Principle Project will host a post-General Assembly Townhall Forum to provide a venue for people to share their thoughts about this year’s General Assembly. We have three guest speakers, Anne Schneider, Dick Burkhart, and Rebecca Pace. They will share their perspective on General Assembly. Date: Wednesday, July 5, … Read more
Post General Assembly Townhall Forum The Fifth Principle Project will host a post-General Assembly Townhall Forum to provide a venue for people to share their thoughts about this year’s General Assembly. Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Time: 8:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 PM Central, 6:00 PM Mountain, 5:00 PM Pacific Duration: 75 – 90 minutes Pre-registration … Read more
Friday, June 23, 2023 Results of Voting By now, you all probably know the results of voting on Article II amendments. General Session II Here are the General Session II voting results on amendments to Article II from Thursday’s General Session II. Two amendments were adopted and three were defeated. Defeated amendments: Amendment 19 inserted “affirm the inherent … Read more
Thursday, June 22, 2023 Today was not so exhausting. I attended an information session with Empower, the new custodian for the UUA retirement fund, and the UUA benefits staff. Normal life things go on even during times of significant change. I rushed back to have lunch in my hotel room and join the UUMUAC Conversation. … Read more
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 The longest day of the year. And yes, it was long. I was up early at my home in Cincinnati and realized I had forgotten some things. So, I made a quick shopping trip before I hit the road. I got to Pittsburgh at about noon. I was able to check … Read more