This Sunday, I hope you’ll join me for worship on the theme of Democracy (our fifth UU Principle) and plan on staying after worship for a forum discussing the future of Article II of the UUA Bylaws where the Seven UU Principles formally reside.  I’ve prepared an argument against a proposed revision which you can read here.  Jacki Weber will deliver a response in favor of the revision.

Jacki’s and my dual intention for this forum is to educate the congregation about this significant proposal and also to model how folks in a community can disagree about a controversial issue in a manner that leads to deeper learning and better decisions.  I look forward to hearing Jacki’s arguments and having my current opinion challenged.  To disagree with respect is the foundation of a democratic system, which is also what I’ll preach about earlier that morning.