Gini Courter thanks all who took part in elections

UUA Moderator Gini Courter, who was elected to a second full term at the General Assembly in Salt Lake City June 27, sent the following letter to the UUA's Election-L email list on June 29 expressing her gratitude for the candidates and everyone else who took part in denominational elections this year:

I'm thankful for...

the campaign teams , whose skills and dedication gave the candidates a presence in local congregations that was barely imaginable eight years ago

the supporters, whose contributions of time, money, and love informed and encouraged both candidates

thoughtful UUs who reviewed materials, visited web sites, attended forums, and asked challenging questions

the diligence and care shown by Paul Rickter, Secretary of the Association, while managing the election process

I'm grateful to....

Laurel Hallman and Peter Morales, who shared their visions for our faith broadly and passionately, and who allowed their visions to be shaped and refined by their interactions with us

our congregations, who elected the Reverend Peter Morales to serve as the eighth President of our Association

I promise to continue to...

lead transparently with integrity and passion,

always hold the needs and possibilities of our Association first in my thoughts and actions as Moderator,

work with Peter as we have already begun to work: with collaboration, candor, and joy.

In faith,
Gini Courter, Moderator
Unitarian Universalist Association

Official 2009 UUA election results

Here's a PDF of the official final vote count in this year's UUA elections, showing vote totals by on-site and absentee ballots for all races.

Saying goodbye to Sinkford, welcoming new leaders

During the closing ceremonies of the 2009 General Assembly, UUA Executive Vice President has just thanked the Rev. William G. Sinkford for his ministry as president of the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Newly elected trustees and members of elected committees and commissions are now making a covenant with the delegates in the plenary hall, effectively their oath of office. President-Elect Peter Morales will be formally installed shortly.