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The President's Council
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Members of the President's Council during General Assembly 2019 Spokane, WA
Established in 1992 with the concurrence and support of the Association’s Board of Trustees, the President’s Council is charged with providing the UUA President with suggestions and feedback on stewardship of the Association and the Movement, and on related matters; providing counsel and leadership for Association resource development efforts; and helping to increase knowledge and support of the UUA and its programs through advocacy with individuals and congregations. Members of the Council meet annually in the fall.
A message from UUA President, Susan Frederick-Gray:
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association
Dear President’s Council Members,
I am grateful for you.
Since I was elected UUA President in June 2017, the UUA and our world have been experiencing great, often unprecedented change and uncertainty. As Unitarian Universalists, we are committed to a relevant and responsive faithful presence in this world—and these extraordinary times call us to live our values more fully and boldly in our congregations and the public square.
Two phrases have come to shape my Presidency: this is no time for a casual faith or a casual commitment to our values, and this is no time to go it alone.
Your generous commitments of time, finances and counsel as President’s Council members make the UUA’s mission work possible: to equip congregations and leaders for the ministry needed today and to advance UU values in the world. From the Promise and the Practice Campaign to UU the Vote to annual leadership giving, your support is a powerful investment in Unitarian Universalism and helps the Association to be a strong partner to our congregations, our leaders, and our values.
We are on a precipice of change. Navigating this time requires us to be open to risk, to be bold, to believe in what we hold dear and practice it in the world.
Thank you for the ways you support the UUA, its leaders, and its President as we follow our call to be a courageous, loving and liberatory faith.
Yours,
Susan
I am grateful for you.
Since I was elected UUA President in June 2017, the UUA and our world have been experiencing great, often unprecedented change and uncertainty. As Unitarian Universalists, we are committed to a relevant and responsive faithful presence in this world—and these extraordinary times call us to live our values more fully and boldly in our congregations and the public square.
Two phrases have come to shape my Presidency: this is no time for a casual faith or a casual commitment to our values, and this is no time to go it alone.
Your generous commitments of time, finances and counsel as President’s Council members make the UUA’s mission work possible: to equip congregations and leaders for the ministry needed today and to advance UU values in the world. From the Promise and the Practice Campaign to UU the Vote to annual leadership giving, your support is a powerful investment in Unitarian Universalism and helps the Association to be a strong partner to our congregations, our leaders, and our values.
We are on a precipice of change. Navigating this time requires us to be open to risk, to be bold, to believe in what we hold dear and practice it in the world.
Thank you for the ways you support the UUA, its leaders, and its President as we follow our call to be a courageous, loving and liberatory faith.
Yours,
Susan
This is no time for a casual faith. And we Unitarian Universalists must remember that we are not in this alone.
What's Happening at the UUA
2020 President's Council Fall Meeting
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We had a successful second gathering at our President’s Council Fall Meeting. During our October gathering, we focused on learning about the working groups we hope to form beginning in January 2021.
To learn more about our Saturday, October 24, 2020 meeting and dates for our next two meetings, click here for further information. |
The UUA is asking you to take action and support of Black Lives!
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Decision tree: should I call the police?
The Office of Outreach and Public Witness has recently published "Stop Calling the Police and Start Eradicating Anti- Blackness" which encourages us to examine our "assumptions about whose safety is protected". "If one group is required to suffer in order for any of us to experience freedom, that means none of us are truly free. We don’t have to settle for exchanging one group’s freedom for our own. Click here for the full article and to learn more about how you how you and your congregation can join us in taking a stand and make a difference.
To learn more and inform others about safety and the Alternatives to calling the Police please review the helpful guidelines curated by our Safe Congregations Staff Team. |
Special Articles from UU World
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Two recent articles published by UUWorld:
A pastoral letter to Black UU's: How is it with your spirit today? Today my spirit is struck by grief. By Stewardship and Development Director Lauren Smith on 6/4/2020 A special UUA's President's column: A Message to white Unitarian Universalist By: UUA President Susan Frederick- Gray on 6/4/2020 |
UU the Vote
There are a number of ways to stay active with UU the Vote. For more information on:
- Resources
- Getting involved
- Launching Webinars
- Attending or hosting an Event
- Registering to vote
- Staying up to date with their Blog
- And much more!
Please visit the UU the Vote website today. You may also Text "VoteLove" to 51555 for updates.
COVID-19 Response Aid
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The UUA Safe Congregations Team has created a growing collection of growing information and resources for COVID-19. As the The local and national situation is evolves day-by-day your UUA staff will continue to update these resources as needs evolve.
To learn more about resources available click here. These resources include:
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President's Report, General Assembly 2020
To view the President's Report from General Assembly 2020, please visit the UUA's website here for screening and rough captioning here.
