Democracy Team
The Democracy Team at USR was established in 2024, continuing and amplifying our congregation’s long involvement in social justice. We strategize cooperatively to stem the erosion of democratic values that is happening in our country. Here at USR we are steeped in the tradition of commitment to the democratic process. Our administration building honors the memory Rev. James Reeb, a UU minister who traveled to Selma, Alabama in 1965 to help secure voting rights where he was was viciously attacked by white supremacists, later dying from his injuries.
Our Democracy Team focuses on values. Our Unitarian belief in pluralism, the right of conscience and the democratic process drives us to act for change.
What We Believe
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That we live into our faith by examining why democracy is in danger and take steps to strengthen it.
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We believe in an inclusive society that values the dignity of all
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We believe in Community.
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We believe in Action: Our team motto is “Action Alleviates Anxiety.”
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We believe in organizing and communicating pro-democracy congregation actions.
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We believe in collaborating within our congregation and with other justice minded groups.
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We believe in committing ourselves to non-violence in all our undertakings.
Our Commitments
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USR Congregational Resolution, Democracy Pledge adopted August 2024 insert pledge doc here
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2025 UUA Action of Immediate Witness
Faithful Defiance of Authoritarianism, a Call to Action: Reaffirming Our Covenant for Democracy and Freedom -
UUA statement of Conscience
Our Democracy Uncorrupted, that affirms “the right of conscience and the use of democratic process within our congregations and in society at large”.
Meetings regularly scheduled. Check emails and Realm for notices.
Our meetings follow a format:
Gather. Get to know each other, build a community, intentional discussion.
Learn. We discuss one issue.
Act. Each meeting ends with an Action on the issue explored.
We periodically host other events, such as speakers, films, postcard writing parties, poster making, carpooling to rallies and other educational events.