Welcoming Congregation Resolution

After a two-year process of study and reflection on the role
of religious doctrine and religious institutions in
perpetuating prejudice and misunderstanding toward gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people, the members
of this congregation adopted the following resolution at a
Congregational Meeting on March 8, 1998.

Be it resolved the First
Unitarian Universalist Society of
Syracuse shall henceforth be known
as a Welcoming Congregation. We
celebrate and support the lives,
relationships, religious quests, and
contributions of gay, lesbian, bisexual,
and transgendered people, and their families
and friends. We affirm and promote the full
participation of all people at every level of
our congregation and community. We pledge our
society's commitment to do its part to heal
centuries of religious and societal based
oppression and prejudice, making our church
a sanctuary of spiritual growth and welcome for all.

Mission of Welcoming Congregation Committee

Our mission is to facilitate an environment that encourages the
spiritual development and full participation of the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgendered community within FUUSS;
advocate for equal rights and respect for LGBT people; and to provide
healing between the LGBT community and
our UU Society by facilitating awareness and education through
visibility, community outreach, support and other activities.
We hope to see you there.