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The exchange that follows is a good companion piece to Rebecca Pace’s article on the inability of UU leadership to follow the covenants they form. It shows how ministers who have swallowed the UUA kool-aid are not, for that reason, listening to the members of their own congregations.  This is an email exchange between long-time … Read more

We at the Fifth Principle Project have always maintained that the idea of “covenant” to the UUA is about disciplining the rank and file and the congregations when they in any way disagree with the UUA. This article from Rebecca Pace is a case in point. Perhaps the youth involved in the effort described here … Read more

The UUA’s approach to anti-racism is based on a premise that leaves no room for genuine solutions. If, as they persistently claim, racism is natural, that is, it comes with the territory of being white, then what possible solution could there be other than to eliminate, or at least subjugate the source? This is at … Read more

Continuing with the Fifth Principle Project’s sharing of the experiences of some attendees of the recent 2023 General Assembly, we now add another experience from a long-time UU leader, Mr. Stephen Myles. He shares his experience in a letter to the UUA Board of Trustees. Letter from Stephen Myles: Including exchange with Board Members   … Read more

We at the Fifth Principle Project have been sharing the experiences of Rebecca Pace, a lay leader, from the recent 2023 General Assembly. We now have another experience from a retired minister, Rev. Denise  Tracy. She shares her experience in a letter she sent to Rev. Meg Riley, Co-Moderator of the UUA. We welcome your … 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