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Unitarian Universalist Association
General Assembly Resolutions
The following resolutions were passed by the Unitarian Universalist Association
General Assembly in the years indicated. The General Assembly, composed of delegates
from congregations throughout the U.S. and Canada, convenes annually to conduct
the business of the Unitarian Universalist Association.
(Resolutions marked with an "IW" are resolutions of "Immediate Witness."
These resolutions are voted upon at the same Unitarian Universalist Association
General Assembly at which they are proposed. Because they do not go through
the two-year congregational review process afforded all General Resolutions,
they do not represent the policy of the Unitarian Universalist Association but
rather the concerted voice of the individual delegates at the time of voting.)
Reform of Abortion Statutes—1963
Supported the legalization of abortion in certain cases.
Abortion—1968
Called for the abolition of all existing abortion laws except for the law that
prohibits the performance of abortions by unlicensed physicians.
Support for Ministers Involved in Counseling Services for Problem Pregnancies—1969
Expresses support and encouragement for ministers who counsel women with problem
pregnancies.
Discrimination Against Homosexuals and Bisexuals—1970
Urges an end to discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation.
Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women—1970
Calls for education, legislation and action to end discrimination against women.
Abortion—1973
Supports the US Supreme Court ruling on abortion.
Creation of an Office on Gay Affairs—1973, Office of Gay Concerns—1974,
Office of Gay Concerns—1975
Three resolutions establishing an office at Unitarian Universalist Association
headquarters to work to achieve the goals of the 1970 resolution "Discrimination
Against Homosexuals and Bisexuals" and to act as a resource to the denomination.
For the Right to Abortion—1975
Reaffirms the right of women of all ages to abortion services regardless of
marital or economic status.
Older Women—1976
Expresses support for the challenges faced by older women due to ageism and
sexism.
Equal Rights Amendment—1977, ERA Emergency Action—1977, UUA Meetings and
Non-ERA Ratified States—1978, Equal Rights Amendment—1983
Resolutions supporting local and national advocacy for the ratification of an
amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women and men equal rights.
Gay Human Rights—1977
Calls for work to stop biased persecution and intolerance of gay people.
Women and Religion—1977
Calls upon Unitarian Universalists to examine sexist assumptions inherent in
their religious literature and institutions.
Abortion: Right to Choose—1978
Reaffirms the Unitarian Universalist Association's support of abortion rights.
Battered Women—1979
Urges Unitarian Universalist individuals and congregations to be advocates for
battered women, and to examine religious myths that perpetuate violence against
women.
Ministerial Employment Opportunities—1980
Urges UUA to lend full assistance to the settlement of openly gay, lesbian,
& bisexual religious leaders.
A Religious Statement on Abortion: A Call to Commitment—1980
Endorses the Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights' (now known as the Religious
Coalition for Reproductive Choice) religious statement on abortion and urges
that educational programs be "pressed forward" to reduce unplanned pregnancy
by fostering responsibility in sexual conduct.
Implementation of Women and Religion Resolution—1980
Calls for the use of non-sexist language and the development of materials to
help congregations eradicate longstanding sexist assumptions.
United Nations Convention for the Elimination of Discrimination Against
Women—1981
Expresses support for this United Nations Convention.
Gay and Lesbian Services of Union—1984
Affirms Unitarian Universalist ministers' leadership of services of union for
same-sex couples and urges the development of resources to support ministers
who perform these ceremonies.
Materials on Sexual Abuse—1985
Urges the Religious Education Department of the Unitarian Universalist Association
to make sexual abuse prevention resources available for children and youth.
Opposing AIDS Discrimination—1986
Opposes discrimination based on AIDS, the fear of AIDS, or the presence of HIV.
Ending Gender-Based Wage Discrimination—1987
Encourages action to eliminate gender-based wage discrimination within the Unitarian
Universalist Association and within society at large.
Supporting Legal Equity for Gays and Lesbians—1987
Calls upon the Unitarian Universalist Association to support the recission of
sodomy laws and to support the adoption of laws prohibiting discrimination based
on sexual orientation.
Right to Choose—1987
Reaffirms the Unitarian Universalist Association's support for abortion rights,
and calls on Unitarian Universalists to work productively with those who oppose
abortion rights to promote family planning and responsible sexuality education.
Proposals of the Common Vision Planning Committee—1989
Establishes The Welcoming Congregation program which certifies congregations
that have gone through a process to examine homophobia and heterosexism and
welcome gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.
The Travel Rights of HIV-Infected People—1989 (IW)
Condemns the United States government's imprisonment and deportation of HIV-infected
people attempting to enter the United States.
Youth in Crisis—1990
Called for advocacy on behalf of youth, including support for school-based clinics
and other providers of family planning services.
Rights of Privacy and Free Speech—1991 (IW)
Urges the enactment of legislation that will ensure that birth control information
and counseling about problem pregnancy options, including abortion, be made
available to women without parental notification or consent.
Opposing Legalization of Discrimination Against Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals—1992
(IW)
Condemned anti-gay ballot initiatives introduced in Colorado and Oregon.
Response to the June 29, 1992 United States Supreme Court Decision Upholding
Pennsylvania's Constraints on Women's Reproductive Freedom—1992 (IW)
Condemns the Court's upholding of constraints on abortion rights. Demands full
support of law and justice agencies in controlling violence against providers
of reproductive health services.
Acceptance of Openly Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Persons in the United States
Military—1993 (IW)
Urged support for lifting the ban on openly lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals
serving in the U.S. armed forces.
Federal Legislation for Choice—1993
Urges the passage of federal legislation to guarantee the right of individual
choice in reproductive matters, regardless of age, class, race or situation.
Violence Against Women—1993
Calls upon Unitarian Universalists to take a number of steps, including advocating
for the introduction of school curricula that promote gender equality and respect.
Sexuality Education in the Public Schools—1994 (IW)
Urges Unitarian Universalist congregations to advocate for comprehensive sexuality
education programs taught by trained teachers in the public schools and to make
congregation-based sexuality education programs available to youth in the congregation
and community at large.
Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994—1994 (IW)
Supports the passage of federal legislation guaranteeing non-discrimination
against gay, lesbian and bisexual people.
In Support of the Right to Marry For Same-Sex Couples—1996 (IW)
Urges support of the legal recognition of same-sex marriage.
Challenging the Radical Right—1996
Urges Unitarian Universalists to challenge the Radical Right, and to proclaim
and promote Unitarian Universalist principals by participating in public institutions
such as schools, libraries, political parties and governmental bodies.
Support for Non-Discriminatory Corporate and Other Business Policies—1997
(IW)
Encourages the patronage of business that have policies of non-discrimination
on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
The full text of these resolutions can be obtained from the Unitarian Universalist
Association's Department for Faith
in Action: (617) 742-2100, x454.
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