Welcome to the UU Leaders Anti-racism, Anti-Oppression, Multicultural Website

But it is still the case that the most frequently asked question I receive as I travel the country is how we can become more racially and culturally diverse. My response, always, is that the objective of finding a few more dark faces to make our white members feel better about themselves is not spiritually grounded. Nor will it be successful. Racial and cultural diversity will, I pray, come to Unitarian Universalism. But it will come as we become known as a faith community that strives to live our open hearted theology, and a faith community that is willing to be an ally in the struggle for justice.
William G. Sinkford, President, Unitarian Universalist Association, General Assembly Fort Worth, TX (June 2005).

Our Unitarian Universalist Principles call us to affirm

• The inherent worth and dignity of each person
• Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations
• The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all

The UUA encourages our leaders to learn, grow, and educate on behalf of our ARAOMC* mission so that we may champion the Association's commitment to meeting congregations where they are and assisting them as they grow into anti-racist, anti-oppressive and culturally competent religious communities. In keeping with Unitarian Universalist Principles we are called to take another step in this challenging work, to become an active, spiritually alive institution and to meet our ARAOMC goals.

*Anti-racist, anti-oppression, multicultural

• Anti-oppression and anti-bias work is integral to lifespan faith development
• AR Training for Elected & Appointed Leaders
• Meeting Reflection & Process Observation Through the AR/AO Lens 
• Working for Safety and to End Oppression : an article, a workshop outline, and a handout
• Sample Volunteer/Staff Assessment: Anti-Oppression Responsibilities 
• GA 2006 Responsive Resolution on racism and classism
• Update to UUA Board Anti Racism Assessment & Monitoring Team , January 2006
• Anti-Racism Resource List 
• Excerpts from Recommended Reading
• AR-AO Resources from Congregational Services 
• Summary of AR-AO 
• Statement of Conscience , 2000
• Reconciliation As a Spiritual Practice 
• Toward An Anti-Racist Unitarian Universalist Association

Your District Staff may also be able to connect you with resources, including nearby congregations who have some experience in work on racism and classism. Find and contact your District Staff.

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