UUA Elections

“Lives are being destroyed” by white supremacy culture in Unitarian Universalist communities, trustees say; board will address congregations this month.

Process leading to 2017 UUA election did not anticipate a nominee dropping out.

Moderator Nominating Committee tells board that it found no suitable candidates willing to run for a six-year term.

The committee charged with selecting two candidates to run for UUA president is seeking feedback about its process, which was used for the first time in the 2017 election.

Minister of Phoenix, Arizona, congregation wins three-way race to become UUA’s ninth elected president and the first woman elected to the office.

It is the job of the UUA to assure that every congregation and covenanted community has the opportunity and resources to thrive.

I promise to ignite faith, empower change, and advance justice.

Three things are essential: Spiritual vitality, partnership, and organizing for impact.

Because there are more than two candidates, this election will be the first since 1977 to use the UUA’s instant runoff voting provision. Delegates’ second-choice pick may be the deciding factor.

With three candidates on ballot, UUA will use instant run-off voting for first time since 1977; regional candidate forums begin February 25.

Formula and timeline still in the works, but UUA will switch from per-member to percent-of-budget funding model.

The Rev. Jeanne Pupke, candidate for UUA president, emphasizes executive experience and innovation.