General Session II with ASL

June 22, 2023

Co-moderators Rev. Meg Riley and Charles Du Mond preside over the general sessions in which the business of the Association is conducted.

Agenda

Call to Order
Opening Words
Update from the GA Care Team
Preliminary Credentials Report
Reflection
Co-Moderator / Board Report
Break
Presentation of Article II and Discussion of Amendments
Preliminary list of Priority Article II Amendments
- Approved: Amendment 30 to Article II - Proposed by Viola Abbitt
  (2.1 Purpose) adds spiritual development
- Approved: Amendment 26 to Article II - Proposed by David Schwartz
  (2.1 Purpose) adds creation of new UU communities
- Not approved: Amendment 19 to Article II - Proposed by Bek Wheeler
  (2.2. Values) revises equity value
- Not approved: Amendment 61 to Article II - Proposed by Jan Radoslovich
  (2.2 Values) adds current Seven Principles as historic context [note: very similar to a number of other submitted amendments]
- Not approved: Amendment 25 to Article II - Proposed by Howard Tolley
  (2.2 Values) changes language of love and covenant/accountability
Music
President’s Report
Commission on Social Witness Presents Actions of Immediate Witness
- Added to the Agenda: "Protect the Dreamers, the Recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) with a Pathway to Permanent Residence"
- Added to the Agenda: "Rise Up to Stop Cop City"
- Added to the Agenda: "Organizing for Health Equity"
Closing Words
Announcements & Recess