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As you may know, a study commission has proposed revisions to Article II of the UUA bylaws, the section that includes principles and purposes. The revised language can be found at the following link; it is also attached.</div>
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<div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> In addition, there have been a number of amendments proposed to the revision. They are availabl</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">e
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In this section, you’ll find submitted amendments which still need support to move forward in the process. Please contact the person who submitted the amendment via the email address provided.</div>
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<div class="elementToProof"><span style="font-family: Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">FUUSM is late to this process, unless I have missed something. If our congregation wishes to support any of the amendments for presentation
at General Assembly 2024 (and if I understand the process), our board would need to contact the amendment's proposer before February 1 to join as a congregational supporter. </span></div>
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