General Session III with ASL

June 23, 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

Presidential Candidate Forum
Break
Call to Order
Opening Words
Update on the Results of Yesterday’s Ballot
Update from the GA Care Team
Reflection
Discussion of Amendments to Article II
Preliminary list of Priority Article II Amendments
- Not approved: Amendment 51 to Article II - Proposed by Janet Leavens
  (2.3 Inspirations) adds a revised version of the current Six Sources
- Approved: Amendment 52 to Article II - Proposed by John Millspaugh
  (2.2 Values) revises value of Interdependence
- Not approved: Amendment 6 to Article II - Proposed by Anne Schneider
  (2.5 Freedom of Belief) emphasizes individual conscience
- Not approved: Amendment 68 to Article II - Proposed by Edward Wilson
  (2.4 Inclusion) replaces “share our values” with “own search for truth”
- Approved: Amendment 5 to Article II - Proposed by Matthew Johnson
  (2.3 Inspirations) adds language on mystery and wonder
- Not approved: Amendment 70 to Article II - Proposed by Melissa Egbertson
  (2.2. Values) adds gratitude as a value
- Not approved: Amendment 1 to Article II - Proposed by Patricia Shifferd
  (2.3 Inspirations) adds current Six Sources
- Approved: Amendment 13 to Article II - Proposed by Kathi Bayne
  (2.2 Values) revises justice/democracy value
Discussion of Amendments to Business Resolution: “Complete Divestment from the Fossil Fuel Industry and Subsequent Reparations”
- No amendments
Closing Words
Announcements & Recess