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SUMMARY:Congregational Vote "Faithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action."
DESCRIPTION:Unitarian Universalists across the US\, at the June 2025 General Assembly\, overwhelming approved Actions of Immediate Witness addressing Resisting Authoritarianism and more. The UU Social Justice group has recommended congregations take several actions to implement this important statement\, including congregations approving a resolution: “Faithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action.”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHere at UUCC many of us are asking what role can faith communities play in resisting authoritarianism and supporting democracy?  One way is making a public statement of resolution\, such as the one UUCC members are asked to vote upon right after the service on Sunday February 8th.  \n\n\n\nBecause this recommendation is consistent with our UU values\, and is timely\, we have scheduled a congregational vote to approve the Resolution submitted by the UUCC Democracy in Action Team and approved by your Board of Trustees for voting. We recognize congregants are not accustomed to voting at times other than the annual meeting\, but this request follows the UUCC Justice Endorsement policy adopted in 2021. \n\n\n\nPlease plan to remain in the sanctuary after the service on Sunday February 8th\, where Alicia Burkle and Laura Lau from our UUCC Board of Trustees will conduct a vote on whether to adopt the proposed resolution entitled “Faithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action.” \n\n\n\nAfter the vote\, we will proceed to Fellowship Hall for a shared meal. Harry’s Kitchen Crew will be preparing the main course\, ! Congregants with last names A-L are asked to bring sides or salads\, and M-Z to bring desserts. \n\n\n\nZ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFaithful Defiance for Democracy: A Call to Action\n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote the use of the democratic process in society at large\, consistent with our shared Values of Justice and Equity; \n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, democracy in the United States faces unprecedented challenges from rising authoritarianism\, including efforts to undermine free and fair elections\, suppress the vote\, spread disinformation\, erode civil liberties\, and concentrate power in the hands of the few; \n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, the imposition of authoritarianism threatens the worth and dignity of all people\, particularly those already marginalized by systemic racism\, xenophobia\, misogyny\, economic injustice\, and other forms of oppression\, including LGBTIQ communities and immigrants and refugees; \n\n\n\nWHEREAS\, our faith calls us to act in solidarity with those defending democratic norms\, institutions\, and rights; \n\n\n\nBE IT RESOLVED THAT this congregation: \n\n\n\n1. Affirms its commitment to democracy as a moral and spiritual imperative and as essential to the realization of justice\, equity\, and compassion inhuman society; \n\n\n\n2. Condemns efforts to subvert democratic institutions\, suppress voting rights\, intimidate public servants\, manipulate the judiciary\, and spread authoritarian ideologies; \n\n\n\n3. Commits to nonviolent action in defense of democratic values\, and to active resistance against authoritarian encroachment through legal\, ethical\, and peaceful means; \n\n\n\n4. Supports local\, state\, and national efforts to protect and expand voting rights\, ensure election integrity\, and hold leaders accountable to the rule of law; \n\n\n\n5. Encourages education and civic engagement within and beyond the congregation\, including hosting forums\, supporting nonpartisan voter registration efforts\, engaging in public witness for democracy including non-violent protests\, strikes and disruptive events as needed; \n\n\n\n6. Partners with other faith communities and civic organizations to build a broad-based movement to uphold democratic principles and resist authoritarianism; \n\n\n\n7. Create a task force or working group to guide\, coordinate\, and report on these efforts\, ensuring that our actions remain grounded in our Unitarian Universalist values and inclusive of all members of our community. \n\n\n\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be shared with our regional and national Unitarian Universalist associations and other faith-based organizations. And further\, that our congregation remains steadfast in love\, courage\, and commitment as we work to build a just\, democratic\, and compassionate society for all.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/congregational-vote-actions-of-immediate-witness/
CATEGORIES:Congregational Event,Governance,News
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SUMMARY:February 2026 2nd Sunday Meal: Kitchen Crew + Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us after service for our 2nd Sunday Meal! Each month we gather in community to share food and fellowship. \n\n\n\nHappy February to all!! \n\n\n\nBUCKEYE CHUCK did not see his shadow…. so\, he predicts an early Spring.But\, PUNXSUTAWNEY PHIL did see his shadow…. so\, he predicts 6 more weeks of Winter.Which groundhog is the most accurate?? Either way\, Harry’s Kitchen Crew is back to prepare another delicious “main menu entrees” on Sunday\, February 8th after the Sunday service. \n\n\n\nThis month’s dining theme is “18th Anniversary of Harry Kitchen Crew” \n\n\n\nHarry’s Kitchen Crew will provide their first main entree that was prepared eighteen years ago… Chicken Marsala and Portabella Marsala. \n\n\n\nWe ask that you\, if you can\, bring the following to share:The congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter A thru K will supply the DESSERT for 8 people.ANDThe congregation member(s) with last name that begins with letter L thru Z will supply the SALAD OR SIDE DISH for 8 people. \n\n\n\nYou can drop off your shared dish at the Kitchen Window and the Crew will tag & place them on the tables in the Fellowship Hall. \n\n\n\nWe all look forward to seeing you on Sunday\, February 8th. \n\n\n\nThe “Warm cooked meal” will be provided by the happy members of Harry’s Kitchen Crew. \n\n\n\nThis month also features a Congregational Vote\, sponsored by Democracy in Action Team\, where we’ll consider the Action of Immediate Witness addressing Resisting Authoritarianism from the 2025 UUA General Assembly. \n\n\n\nWhether you bring a dish or just yourself\, you are always welcome at the table.
URL:https://uucleveland.org/uucc_event/202602-2nd-sunday-meal/
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