Unitarian Universalist Association Policy
Oppose the Florida and California Marriage Protection Initiatives
2008 Action of Immediate Witness
"Therefore, be it resolved: The 2008 UUA General
Assembly urges the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministries for Florida and
California and congregations, clusters and districts in all affected states to
use this Action of Immediate Witness to oppose the Florida Marriage Protection
Constitutional Amendment, the California Initiative, and other similar 2008
ballot initiatives."
Confronting Gender Identity Discrimination
2007 Responsive Resolution
"Be it resolved that the 2007 General Assembly affirms its
commitment to the inherent worth and dignity of every human being, including
transgender individuals."
Oppose Federal Marriage Amendment
2004 Action of Immediate Witness
"BE IT RESOLVED that the members and congregations of the Unitarian Universalist
Association urge their legislators to vote against the proposed 'Federal
Marriage Amendment' (H.R. Res. 56)"
Support of the Right to Marry for Same-Sex Couples
1996 Resolution of Immediate of Witness
"THEREFORE be it resolved that the 1996 General Assembly
of the Unitarian Universalist Association adopts a position in support of legal
recognition for marriage between members of the same sex."
Supporting Legal Equity for Gays and Lesbians
1987 Business Resolution
"THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1987 General Assembly of the
Unitarian Universalist Association supports rescission of laws governing private
sexual behavior between consenting adults and supports passage of laws
prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation."
Creation of an Office on Gay Affairs
1973 General Resolution
"NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the 1973 General Assembly urges the Board of
Trustees of the UUA to create at the denominational headquarters an Office on
Gay Affairs."
Discrimination Against Homosexuals and Bisexuals
1970 General Resolution
"Urges all churches and fellowships, in keeping with changing
social patterns, to initiate meaningful programs of sex education aimed at
providing more open and healthier understanding of sexuality in all parts of the
United States and Canada, and with the particular aim to end all discrimination
against homosexuals and bisexuals."
Last updated on Friday, October 31, 2008.
