Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, Multicultural (ARAOMC) Resources
Many Paths, One Journey
"But it is still the case that the most frequently asked question I
receive as I travel the country is how we can become more racially and
culturally diverse. My response, always, is that the objective of finding a few
more dark faces to make our white members feel better about themselves is not
spiritually grounded. Nor will it be successful. Racial and cultural diversity
will, I pray, come to Unitarian Universalism. But it will come as we become
known as a faith community that strives to live our open hearted theology, and a
faith community that is willing to be an ally in the struggle for justice."
William G. Sinkford, President, Unitarian Universalist
Association, General Assembly Fort Worth, TX (June
2005).
Our Unitarian Universalist Principles call us to affirm
- The inherent worth and dignity of each person
- Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) encourages our leaders to learn, grow, and educate on behalf of our anti-racist, anti-oppression, multicultural ( ARAOMC) mission so that we may champion the Association's commitment to meeting congregations where they are and assisting them as they grow into anti-racist, anti-oppressive and culturally competent religious communities. In keeping with Unitarian Universalist Principles we are called to take another step in this challenging work, to become an active, spiritually alive institution and to meet our ARAOMC goals. The UUA continues to provide up-to-date resources to Unitarian Universalists as we work to build beloved, inclusive communities.
Resources
- Points of Entry to UUA ARAOMC Ministries (PDF)
- Book list to help you on your journey (PDF)
- Lending library for ARAOMC videos and DVDs (PDF)
- Meeting Reflection & Process (PDF) through an AR-AO Lens
- Volunteer & Staff Assessment Sample: Anti-Oppression Responsibilities (PDF)
- Reconciliation as a Spiritual Practice (PDF)
- U & U Racial Diversity Timeline, 1784-2001
- Safety and Working to End Oppression (PDF)
- Responsive Resolution at General Assembly 2006 regarding oppression and classism
- Statement of Conscience 2000
- UUA Board Update, Anti-Racism Assessment & Monitoring Team - January 2006
- Jubilee Anti-Racism Workshop - One
- Jubilee Anti-Racism Workshop - Two
- JUUST Change Anti-Oppression Consultancy
- Journey Toward Wholeness Path to Anti-Racism
For more information contact congservices @ uua.org.
Last updated on Friday, May 16, 2008.
