To model respectful communication and avoid future misunderstandings, NAUA Board Trustees felt it was important to create, adopt and affirm a code of conduct moving forward. Thank you to trustee Jan Anderson for creating the initial draft, which was slightly modified and adopted by the full board.
Trustees present at the closed December 17th board meeting affirmed adherence to these ideals and pledged to hold themselves and each other accountable. Members are encouraged to read these guidelines and adopt them in their own internal communications, in order to model our respect for the inherent dignity of all individuals and all peoples. These guidelines also reflect the importance we place on our values of freedom, reason and tolerance.
The board pledges to review the Code of Conduct annually and update as necessary. Future trustees will be asked to affirm the code upon joining the board.
This video recording features slides and audience comments on The Rise of the Nones: A Challenge for our Society or an Opportunity for Unitarians? The recording includes slides commentary by Joyce Francis PhD. Participants share their stories of their own religious journeys and an interesting discussion of teh ways that the new Salish Sea Fellowship attracts and holds members
Rev. Alex Holt, a longtime Unitarian minister, led the October 18th NAUA Service. His theme was “Welcoming the Stranger.”
It is said we are a hopelessly divided country and perhaps we should secede to make us more unified. Really? Can we as liberal religious communities continue to welcome the stranger rather than push them away? How can that be done with faith and openness?
The Board of Trustees of the North American Unitarian Association is pleased to announce the addition of four new Trustees who will each serve three year terms:
Bobbe Gaines Baggio
Lincoln Baxter
Roy Dickerson
Mark Reimers
More information on each of these individuals can be found here. The newly elected board trustees bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives that will help guide NAUA’s strategic vision and new 3-year Strategic Plan.
NAUA also extends its deepest gratitude to the departing board trustees for their commitment and invaluable contributions to our growth and success:
Terry Anderson
Judi Durham
Lynn Jinishian
Mike Long
Ron Strange
All NAUA members are invited to attend the monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees, with the next one taking place at 10 AM Pacific Time on Wednesday, October 15. Please email secretary@naunitarians.org for the Zoom meeting link.
Please attend the 2025 Annual Meeting even if you are unable to attend other Summit sessions. There is no cost to join the Annual Meeting. However, your presence is important for establishing a quorum and also for voicing your preferences by sharing your comments and/or casting your vote.
We are pleased to announce that over 100 individuals and families have signed up to attend this year’s Summit, scheduled for Tuesday, September 30th through Sunday, October 5th.
Here are some useful resources that will help you navigate the Summit Zoom Events platform, network with other participants, and receive maximum benefit from the sessions you choose to attend.
