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Dear FUUSM family,</div>
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As you probably know, delegates at this year's General Assembly will be voting on revisions to Article II of the UUA bylaws, the section that includes the seven principles posted on the wall of our social hall and printed in the blue hymnal. The proposed revision
replaces the statement of principles with a graphic representing UU values, shown as interdependence, equity, transformation, pluralism, generosity, and justice, with love at the center.</div>
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The proposal has generated controversy, and FUUSM will be holding two discussion forums to allow us to spend time together examining this possible change to our public statement:</div>
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Wednesday, May 29, 6:30 PM in the social hall</div>
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Sunday, June 9, 12:30 PM in the social hall</div>
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The discussion forums will be followed by an online vote to determine our congregation's preference on this matter. As one of our delegates, I plan to vote the will of the congregation and need to know what that is. It is my hope that you will review some of
the materials about the revision (both pro and con) in preparation for our discussions. </div>
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The UUA newsletter accessed at the link below includes links to the Article II proposal itself and the work of the study commission, video of a speech by UUA president Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, and the UUA discussion forum on the proposal and on four amendments
to the proposal, all of which will be voted on in June. </div>
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<a href="https://cdn.mc-weblink.sg-mktg.com/weblink/MTcxNTI3ODU1OHxZZHZ1bnd3MWZJR2pkODhPbkdHMlItTkN2VEdFYm5QYVNvMXBma2hUM2VoaThGX2d1SEVMam90S3Rya1FqMTh0SkRWRXZFOGRxT0VwMzBDZzlEelEzYk5rUFFxbFFWbHJWaGpERXNTdU9WWk4yX2VJRjhWVGZzbmRjSS1pbXJDVldvWWFjeGc1R0pTVXBUTkg5VDFSNmE3TTVpbEtna0hZbXZCYXhid05WLUFKbFZyekluU1RFREhKVnliSnc3MmZsYnM0d0lKNXV5TUVyZFotUmtYVzhfQi01WkVIOHEtY2JFUHpVUDJlSldhcXBWOGpSYXlaYW93b2lSbG5iQVlBOWQxX25Wc2ZFdnZweTRVeDRtZVg5YllWU1o1VnlMLUJGUmlSc1BDY2hHM19ydnpFU0ZxaGhXVW9sVFpiVHJxNVd4a2FIZFZzbW5FY3zjhV0iNwe-Xq8Q8iEpPbODzTCL1kIP-Gxt-OwqQ4OveQ==" id="LPlnk433193" title="https://cdn.mc-weblink.sg-mktg.com/weblink/MTcxNTI3ODU1OHxZZHZ1bnd3MWZJR2pkODhPbkdHMlItTkN2VEdFYm5QYVNvMXBma2hUM2VoaThGX2d1SEVMam90S3Rya1FqMTh0SkRWRXZFOGRxT0VwMzBDZzlEelEzYk5rUFFxbFFWbHJWaGpERXNTdU9WWk4yX2VJRjhWVGZzbmRjSS1pbXJDVldvWWFjeGc1R0pTVXBUTkg5VDFSNmE3TTVpbEtna0hZbXZCYXhid05WLUFKbFZyekluU1RFREhKVnliSnc3MmZsYnM0d0lKNXV5TUVyZFotUmtYVzhfQi01WkVIOHEtY2JFUHpVUDJlSldhcXBWOGpSYXlaYW93b2lSbG5iQVlBOWQxX25Wc2ZFdnZweTRVeDRtZVg5YllWU1o1VnlMLUJGUmlSc1BDY2hHM19ydnpFU0ZxaGhXVW9sVFpiVHJxNVd4a2FIZFZzbW5FY3zjhV0iNwe-Xq8Q8iEpPbODzTCL1kIP-Gxt-OwqQ4OveQ==">Newsletter</a></div>
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<a href="https://savethe7principles.org/" id="LPlnk" title="https://savethe7principles.org/">Save the 7 Principles</a> is an organization of UUs opposed to the revision. The website contains a list of pro-con arguments and a variety of essays and videos expressing
concerns about the revision and its process.</div>
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<a href="https://www.uua.org/files/2024-01/Article%20II%20Theological%20Reflection%201-22-24.pdf" id="LPlnk101125" title="https://www.uua.org/files/2024-01/Article%20II%20Theological%20Reflection%201-22-24.pdf">Theological Reflection on the Proposed Revision
to Article II</a> is an essay by the Rev. Dr. Sheri Prud'homme on what she sees as the theological underpinnings of the proposed values statements.</div>
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Yes, lots to process and consider before General Assembly begins on June 20. I hope to see many of you at our discussion sessions.</div>
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