Review of Priority Aticle II Amendments
Shifferd 4 – #1 (2.3 Inspirations) adds current Six Sources,
Johnson 3– #5 (2.3 Inspirations) adds language on mystery and wonder
I would have hoped amendment 53 (or 60) would have made this list as it is more complete. Instead, I would support amendment 5 as it is closest to the intention of those keeping to SC revision and yet improving. 51, and 1 are a different choice and add back much sources language. My own wish was to see “indigenous knowledge” or a rendition of that source in the inspirations.
Schneider 3– #6 (2.5 Freedom of Belief) emphasizes individual conscience
Gubbings 1– #11 (2.1 Purpose) “highest” purpose
Bayne 2 – #13 (2.2 Values) revises justice/democracy value
Justice, adds: within our congregation and the society at large. Leaves SC revision intact with the added language at the end of the Justice value. I support this amendment.
Wheeler 2– #19 (2.2. Values) revises equity value
Tolley 3 – #25 (2.2 Values) changes language of love and covenant/accountability
Schwartz 2 –#26 (2.1 Purpose) adds creation of new UU communities
Perhaps there is an oversight in omitting any of the three Purposes amendments that ask to consider changing “assist” to “serve” congregations. there is also language about “and ongoing injustices” that was a theme. amendments 28 and 14. Amendment 30 and 11 don’t address the intention of authority between member congregations and UUA’s purpose as do amendments 28 and 14. I will learn in hearing how we proceed.
Abbitt 3 – #30 (2.1 Purpose) adds spiritual development
Goekler 2– #32 (2.2 Values) adds peace as a value
Leavens 2– #51 (2.3 Inspirations) adds a revised version of the current Six Sources
Millspaugh 1– #52 (2.2 Values) revises value of Interdependence
I offer this friendly amendment - only if welcomed by authors. 24 We covenant to [cherish] protect Earth and all beings from exploitation, [by ]creating and nurturing and restoring sustainable relationships of care
Radoslovich 1#61 (2.2 Values) adds current Seven Principles as historic context [note: very similar to a number of other submitted amendments]
of all 17 amendments to support retaining a form of the 7 (8) principles this amendment (and 3 others very close to it) have worked to be a part of the SC revision. Although I am satisfied with the Article II SC revision without the principles, I support the further consideration of this amendment.
Wilson 2– #68 (2.4 Inclusion) replaces “share our values” with “own search for truth”
changed: share our values to will embrace our values, add: in their own search for truth and meaning. I support this amendment.
Egbertson 1– #70 (2.2. Values) adds gratitude as a value