North American Unitarian Association

Previously, Ken Ing traced the roots of the identity centric movement that dominates the UUA, and influences institutions throughout North America. As a follow-up, Sunil Wijeyesekera describes the work of The Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism (FAIR), an organization that counters identity politics. FAIR is a non-partisan civil rights organization based on universal principles of Fairness (not discriminating based on skin color or other immutable characteristics), Understanding (being willing to listen to other points of view) and our Common Humanity. Sunil

Wijeyesekera retired in 2020 after a career in material science/engineering. He has been a UU for 38 years. Sunil is currently a member of the NAUA Hayward Fellowship, as well as a Chapter Leader for FAIR. In describing the work of FAIR, Sunil Wijeyesekera simulates a discussion of how we can apply our NAUA values in the larger society. Download his slides: FAIR Slide deck

• November NAUA Academy: “Election Reflections”
  On Tuesday, November 10th 2026 (a week following the USA midterm elections) we reflect on the results. We began with some expert analysis, followed by participant discussion.
• The Free-Religion Colloquium – The Quiet Opening
  The Free-Religion Colloquium, Wednesday November 18th. This colloquim begins at 10:00 AM PST (1:00PM EST) This will be an introduction to Imaoka Shin’ichiro’s understand of free-religion. by Rev. AndrewJames Brown.… Read more: The Free-Religion Colloquium – The Quiet Opening
• NAUA Interim Principles and Foundations – Discussion
  At the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the NAUA we adopted a set of prinicples on an in intereim basis. After a year of discussion and possible ammendment, these principles… Read more: NAUA Interim Principles and Foundations – Discussion
• Oct 17, 2026 Service – The Voyage of the Soul
  Featuring a talk by Ken Murino GLIDING O’ER ALL. – Walk Witman GLIDING o’er all, through all, Through Nature, Time, and Space, As a ship on the waters advancing, The voyage… Read more: Oct 17, 2026 Service – The Voyage of the Soul
• Summit 2026 Recordings Now Online
  The video recordings from NAUA Summit2026 as well as the transcript of Helen Pluckrose’s keynote talk are now available from the NAUA website. The slides and transcripts of other sessions… Read more: Summit 2026 Recordings Now Online