UUA Governance & Management

Rivera was a central figure in the UUA’s 2017 hiring controversy and an organizer of the White Supremacy Teach-in; UUA co-moderators denounce hateful letters Rivera and her family received.

UUA Board of Trustees asks potential candidates to delay running until role is better defined.

UUA is working with people of color ministry on a plan for long-term financial and organizational support.

UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray condemns anonymous letter targeting youth leader whose mother is a UUA trustee.

Commission on Institutional Change issues report on tumultuous spring of 2017, prepares for broader audit of white supremacy culture within UUA.

At May teleconference, UUA Board of Trustees also discusses ongoing work of Commission on Institutional Change, names new youth observer.

The Rev. Mary Katherine Morn has led the Unitarian Universalist Association’s fundraising since 2014.

“Lives are being destroyed” by white supremacy culture in Unitarian Universalist communities, trustees say; board will address congregations this month.

Process leading to 2017 UUA election did not anticipate a nominee dropping out.

Commission on Institutional Change completes investigation of contested hiring process for UUA Southern Region Lead position in 2017, offers reflections and recommendations for ‘fundamental and deep’ changes.

UUA has been asked for help with more than fifteen conflicts this year. Commission on Institutional Change calls for investigation of ‘disparate treatment of people of color by congregations.’

Changes will simplify social witness resolutions process, remove gendered language, and allow for co-moderators.