Widening the Circle of Concern: Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change

by Commission On Institutional Change

Appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations in 2017, the UUA Commission on Institutional Change served through June 2020. Widening the Circle of Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change represents the culmination of the Commission’s work analyzing structural and systemic racism and white supremacy culture within Unitarian Universalism and makes recommendations to advance long-term cultural and institutional change that redeems the essential promise and ideals of Unitarian Universalism.

The members and staff of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change were Chair Rev. Leslie Takahashi, Mary Byron, Cir L’Bert Jr., Rev. Dr. Natalie Fenimore, Dr. Elías Ortega, Caitlin Breedlove, DeReau K. Farrar, and Project Manager Rev. Marcus Fogliano.

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Justice

224 pages, Paperback

Published June 23, 2020

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! So much in this book, from explanations of the problems, to history of efforts to make things right, to reasons people give for not wanting to change, to what needs to happen next by way of restoration and reparation - in so many areas. And ending with Accountability. Includes many resources for further study. I think this will be a useful tool for the Unitarian Universalist Association, member congregations, and individuals as we move forward to live out our values.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

I predict this will be my book with the fewest other readers this year. The Unitarian Universalist Association put together a commission to examine the white supremacist attitudes, policies, and practices that have hurt our faith community. Many recommendations for the association, member congregations, and individuals to be an anti-racist group. Thought-provoking, will be a challenge, but a vital one, to figure out what it means and what we can implement in our Congregation --and ourselves.

[Lane Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yaaaaaaaaassssssssss!!!! It just says everything about Unitarian Universalism that I want to affirm and promote. Honest. Challenging. A labor of love and a gift. Thanks to all who contributed.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every UU needs to read this.

[Kate Landis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Insightful and thought-provoking.

[Lydia Avery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Challenging and hopeful