As Unitarian Universalists, our first principle is the inherent worth and dignity of every person. 2020 brought us even more evidence that this is not the truth of existence for many people. We witnessed the outrage and despair in our communities, and we heard an outcry of voices that we can no longer afford to ignore if we wish to survive and thrive. Those voices told us that for racial equity to truly be realized, every single one of us must take responsibility for it in our daily lives. We must be actively engaged in BIPOC’s (Black Indigenous People of Color) struggle for justice and liberation through our own actions. MN Valley invites you to commit to action for racial equity and the fight for racial justice.


Sign the Racial Justice Pledge

I affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person and I support justice, equity and compassion in human relations. I affirm that white privilege and a culture of white supremacy are harmful to individuals and our society and I support efforts to dismantle them. I support racial equity, justice, and liberation for every person.

Therefore, from this day forward.....

I will strive to understand the societal impacts of white privilege more deeply including how its existence potentially benefits me.

I commit to help transform our fellowship culture to one that is actively engaged in seeking racial justice and equity for everyone.

I will make a greater effort to treat all people with the same respect I expect to receive.

I commit to developing the courage to live my beliefs and values regarding racial justice and equity.

I will strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions so that I can better promote the racial justice efforts of our church and;

I will renew and honor this pledge daily, knowing that our congregation, our community, our nation, and our world will be better places because of my efforts.

I will make my pledge a lived reality by engaging in education, advocacy and/or spiritual reflection actions.  We encourage you to think creatively about your action steps and push yourself to move outside your comfort zone. That is where true growth and change reside.

Resources for Racial Justice Action can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lcER_hPM9m0ItMpojcmQkECx9LcO6EI3/view?usp=sharing