May 6 Joy

Today, or more specifically tonight, I found joy in the decision of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) to stand on the side of love and boycott our 2012 assembly gathering scheduled to meet in Arizona. 

This is the resolution passed by the UUA Board at this evening's special meeting: 

Whereas the state of Arizona has recently enacted a law—SB 1070—

that runs counter to our first principle, affirming the worth and dignity of every person; 

Whereas the Association stands in solidarity with allies using a widespread economic boycott of Arizona as leverage for Love against this hateful legislation;
Be it resolved: we will not meet in a state of fear.
Accordingly, the Assembly hereby:

• Directs the UUA General Assembly Planning Committee to recommend to the Board of Trustees an alternate location for General Assembly 2012 at a location outside the state of Arizona;
• Pledges to generate from Member Congregations the amount sufficient to cancel arrangements in Phoenix for GA 2012;
• Pledges further to generate an equal or greater amount to fund ongoing efforts to Stand on the Side of Love in Arizona.
• Pledges to renew and redouble our efforts to become a multicultural, anti-racist Association; to live as a people standing faithfully in opposition to systemic racism in our congregations, local communities, and in our own lives.
 
I am proud to be a Unitarian Universalist minister.  Joy, joy!
Where did you find joy today?