What does my Universalist tradition say about civic engagement?
Unitarian Universalist
Individual Action
WHEREAS, consistent with Unitarian Universalism’s living tradition, our Fifth Principle on democratic process, and our 2019 SOC on Our Democracy Uncorrupted, we understand democracy in the U.S. as a hope, a promise, an aspiration toward a body politic something like a Beloved Community, recognizing that the sacredness and power of each voice and vote depends on the functioning of the whole;
Collective Action
WHEREAS, consistent with Unitarian Universalism’s living tradition, our Fifth Principle on democratic process, and our 2019 SOC on Our Democracy Uncorrupted, we understand democracy in the U.S. as a hope, a promise, an aspiration toward a body politic something like a Beloved Community, recognizing that the sacredness and power of each voice and vote depends on the functioning of the whole;
Advocacy 101
Through UU State Action Networks and/or UU congregations, collaborate with local partners to combat voter suppression and other anti-democracy efforts, including those by state legislatures; and Work with grassroots organizations/campaigns centering those most directly affected by voter suppression and other failures of democracy.
Government 101
Engage nationally with UU actors (campaigns such as UU the Vote and organizations such as Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice) to deepen our theological grounding in issues of Democracy;
Take action with these actors and those of interfaith and secular partners. Organize and activate our faith to call, write, witness, and advocate for relevant national legislation, including the For the People Act (S.1), the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (pending), and The Washington, D.C. Admission Act (S.51);