Submission 334
Peter (Pete) Fontneau
Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church (Burke, VA) 8115
What is your suggestion or idea?
C-2.2. Justice.
Add to second covenant sentence so that it reads: ‘We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions in the service of the common good …”
What is the reason for your amendment idea?
A reaction to the proposal was a reduction in the importance of “democracy” in Article II. The current political situation in the United States and the perceived advancement of autocracy makes this a more sensitive issue. The added phrase gives voice to a certain sense of polity and the goal of world community.
Have you discussed this idea with your congregation or other UUs?
Yes. After a Wonder Box Time for All Ages and a sermon on proposed changes to Article II, the congregation held two town halls (in person and online) for Article II change discussions. Suggestions were then referred to a working group which included all likely GA delegates. The working group refined the suggested wording.