UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza,
Urges Immediate and Total Ceasefire.
This statement was developed by the Office of the President and other senior national staff of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), grounded in the values of Unitarian Universalism and in conversation with previous resolutions, statements, and actions passed by General Assembly, the UUA’s democratically-elected governing body.
There are crystallizing moments in the course of history when, in spite of the differences that exist among us, our common reverence for life demands that we speak with moral courage and clarity on the side of love. As people of faith and conviction, Unitarian Universalists share a belief that every human life is sacred, endowed with worth and dignity from the moment of birth, with no person more deserving of freedom and flourishing than any other. Our living tradition has long maintained that the only hells that exist are those that we create for one another, here on earth.
Access this statement, with additional resources and links to statements from partner organizations, on the UUA website.
Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt also signed on to a joint letter from the UUA partner, Churches for Middle East Peace, and a diverse group of religious organizations to urge President Biden to call for a comprehensive permanent ceasefire between Israel and Palestine.
On October 17, 2023, the UUA issued a statement condemning the government of Israel’s ongoing bombardment of Gaza and urging international intervention to prevent further catastrophic loss of life. Read that full statement on our website.
UUA Statement on Humanitarian Catastrophe
On November 6, 2023, the UUA gathered Muslim and Jewish UU professionals to host a webinar entitled, “Why We Cannot Turn Away: Resources for UUs Engaging Palestine & Israel.” A recording of the webinar, a resource guide, and other materials are available on our website.