What have other UU congregations done as a result of adopting the 8th Principle?

Other UU congregations: 

  • Host ongoing opportunities for learning including anti-racism and anti-bias workshops and training. 
  • Encourage and practice support of local businesses owned by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other peoples of color. 
  • Audit their church by-laws, policies, and practices.
  • Explore reparations projects. 
  • Financially support participation of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, and other peoples of color in regional and national UU affinity groups. 
  • Develop relationships with local social justice groups led by members of the affected communities.
  • Support cultural institutions that honor and celebrate marginalized histories and talents. 
  • Create worship services that reflect and acknowledge a diversity of voices and sources.