Unitarian Universalism is a contemporary religious movement of brave, compassionate, freethinking, innovative people. We are diverse in belief, ethnicity, background, and spiritual practice, but aligned in our desire to bring ever more light, care, justice, and equity into being. Our shared work requires inclusive democratic processes at all scales because we know that all voices must be heard in order to realize our vision of a world where everyone flourishes. Of course, at an organizational level, this is easier said than done! As the world grows more connected and complex, we realize that some of our ways of relating and making decisions don’t promote the kind of participation and collaboration we crave. So it’s important to try new things. At this service, Pastor Isabel offers an overview of sociocracy, the governance system we’ve been experimenting with over the past few years at the Fellowship. A consent-based social technology optimized for voice, empowerment, and human connection, in which no one is ignored, it seems an ideal vehicle for our Unitarian Universalist values. In light of some growing pains we’re experiencing in the transition to sociocracy, it seems like a good moment to step back to learn the basics and reflect on whether, and why, they work for our community.

Join us in-person on Zeandale Rd or email office@uufm.net for the Zoom link.

** If you’re looking for “Flour Power: A History of Mexican Immigration to Kansas,” it has been rescheduled to September 20th. More information here

You can find the Order of Service here.