Recent events at the Unitarian Universalist Association, including the resignation of UUA President Rev. Peter Morales, have underscored the work needed to fight institutional racism in our country and in our faith. It’s hard, it’s confusing, it’s tempting to run away…and it is the work of our time. Come hear your UUA Primary Contact, Rev. Megan Foley, talk about ways in which every UU can engage and participate in this important struggle for justice and inclusion.
Summary:
This sermon addresses internal crises regarding systemic racism and hiring inequities. The speaker describes how leadership resignations served as a catalyst for a national movement to examine white supremacy culture within the faith’s institutions. By defining white supremacy as a normalized social order rather than just overt hatred, the speaker challenges congregations to recognize how white cultural preferences often dictate what is considered “standard” or “correct.” Listeners are encouraged to sit with the discomfort of these revelations and use provided resources to dismantle exclusionary habits like perfectionism and conflict aversion. Ultimately, the sermon serves as a call for institutional transformation, urging a shift from “polite” white dominance toward a more authentic and equitable multicultural inclusion.