No set of guidelines can address the diverse needs of the wide range of Unitarian Universalist congregations, but the following Commitments to inclusiveness and Actions for achieving those Commitments were adopted by the delegates of the 1989 General Assembly as the outline for the Welcoming Congregation Program, and have been updated slightly over the years.

These guidelines are not offered as a blueprint but rather as a suggestive road map for congregations beginning the journey toward becoming truly welcoming of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. You can also check out ten ways to be more welcoming.

The requirements for recognition as a Welcoming Congregation are:

• A congregational vote in affirmation of being recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association as a Welcoming Congregation.

• Measurable achievements in the areas of education, congregational life, and community outreach, using the Welcoming Congregation Guidelines and Action Steps as a guide.