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Q&A Forum * April 22, 6:30 pm

The Board of Trustees and the Governance Advisory Team invite all UUAA members to a Q&A Session on April 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m.  to learn about the proposed bylaws changes, the rationale for them and Frequently Asked Questions & Answers. Join the Q&A using this Zoom link.

The proposed bylaw additions include several non-critical changes to strengthen and clarify our bylaws. There is also a new article that would further define our new UUAA process for adopting and rescinding congregational resolutions. In December, 2020, the Board of Trustees adopted a step by step process for bringing a resolution to the congregation for a vote. (See Appendix D of the current UUAA Governing Policies.) The new bylaw article specifies the quorum needed (25%) and the percent positive vote needed (80%) to pass a resolution. It also specifies the quorum (15%) and positive votes needed (>50%) to rescind a resolution.

• Details of the proposed bylaw changes can be found using this link
  
• The rationale for the changes is available using this link
• Bylaw change FAQs - this link

Congregants will have the opportunity to vote on the changes at the upcoming June 6th Annual Meeting.

Restorative Justice Live Panel * April 23rd, 6:30pm

Special Event with MUUSJN: The Prison Within - Friday, April 23, 6:30pm

Please join the UUAA Restorative Justice Group and Michigan UU Social Justice Network for a live panel discussion to hear from and interact with people who directly experienced a Restorative Justice Program while incarcerated for murder at San Quentin Prison. All are featured in a remarkable film, The Prison Within, produced and directed by Katherin Hervey, who will take part in the discussion on April 23rd.

You are encouraged to watch the film in advance: https://theprisonwithin.org/. It is available on YouTube, iTunes, or possibly your public library through Hoopla. 

Pre-register using this link.

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Drawdown EcoChallenge * Now - June 30th

Celebrate Earth day by helping to grow the UU Climate Justice Movement as UUs take collective action in UU Project Drawdown Initiative 2021 (UU DD 2021) from now through June.This is an easy and fun challenge for individuals and communities to put UU values into action.  You can JOIN the all-UU DD 2021 team today as an individual (and apply your actions to a local team later) and start tracking your science-based and solution-driven climate actions. For example, attending this weekend’s Intergenerational Spring Seminar, All In for Food Justice is a qualifying action.   The story of UU DD 2021 will be featured at this year’s UUA General Assembly as the workshop Drawing Communities Together for Climate Action & Justice. Help UU's all over the world prove that everyday actions can make a huge impact.

More ideas for celebrating Earth Day at uuaa.org/climate...

Volunteers Needed * April 24th

20 Volunteers Needed! Saturday, April 24th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm for a NEW Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunity for 2021 -- Spring Clean-up Day in the Appleridge neighborhood in Ypsilanti.

Anyone 14 years and older can pitch in to help with this all-UUAA outdoor home projects day in a neighborhood where several Habitat houses are located. Volunteers might plant, weed, clean gutters, etc. 14-16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. All volunteers are required to wear masks on site. The work will be outdoors, in small teams. Please read the full volunteer information following this link. If you have already read the information, you can sign up using
this Appleridge work day sign up link.

April UUAA Walks * April 7th, 10th, 25th

Men, women, kids, families... sometimes dogs, are invited to in-person, pandemic-safe small group outdoor walks with UUAA friends. These Community Walks have been happening since November (see photos) They offer a great way to get a bit of exercise, actually meet new people (!) or chat with old friends. Celebrate National Walking Day, Earth Day and more.

The walks vary in length and difficulty from easy strolls to moderate hikes, so find one that works best for you. Some are wheelchair accessible, some toddler and/or dog friendly. Sign up using the link www.uuaa.org/walk .

UUAA Draft Mission Statement

At our congregation's 2020 Annual Meeting in May, the Board of Trustees introduced a draft set of statements for UUAA's mission, vision and purpose. The statements were created by members of the Board, Vision Leadership Team, UUAA staff, and our Vision 20/50 consultants. They were endorsed by the Board in May. Please watch for information on how all congregants can provide feedback on the statements. Members will vote on adoption at a later congregational meeting. Please take time to read and think about these draft statements of UUAA Mission, Vision and Purpose.