Board of Trustees Resolution:
Unitarian Universalist
Association
Adopted by the Board of Trustees on 7 April 2003.
Whereas, the Universalist National Memorial Church (UNMC) has been a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) since its origin in 1961;
Whereas, that affiliation is acknowledged in the Preamble to the Bylaws of UNMC and cannot be dissolved without the concurrence of the Board of Trustees of the UUA;
Whereas, UNMC is charged in Article I of its Bylaws to represent the denomination in the spirit of its administration, and to set an example of well-ordered worship, effective preaching, rational and devout religious education, missionary zeal, and devotion to good works;
Whereas, the recent Revival 2003 hosted by UNMC evidences that the Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship is a growing movement within the UUA;
Whereas, additional indications suggest that many UUA members are interested in and are exploring the UUA’s Universalist as well as its Unitarian heritage and history as offering potential sources of spiritual nourishment;
Whereas, recent UNMC interactions with the UUA and member churches, primarily through conferences sponsored by the UUA’s Joseph Priestly District, have been positive and beneficial to UNMC;
Therefore, be it hereby resolved that, remaining true to its liberal Christian, Universalist heritage and consistent with its Bylaws charge, the Universalist National Memorial Church shall embrace and seek additional ways to explore and strengthen its affiliation with the UUA, toward the mutual benefit of the Church and the UUA.