WHEREAS the principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association include the goal of world community, and respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part; and

WHEREAS the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) is an important resource by which we as a denomination connect with and support liberal religious ideas internationally; and

WHEREAS the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICUU) provides us with necessary formal structure within which both Unitarians and Universalists can continue their historic policy of proactive involvement with our co-religionists around the world; and

WHEREAS the IARF and ICUU are relatively invisible to our congregations and members;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that this General Assembly affirms and celebrates the world-wide connections of our faith, and seeks to strengthen those connections for our mutual benefit;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Unitarian Universalist Association develop policies and initiate programs which promote knowledge and support of IARF and ICUU and their work.