FRSUU Anti-Racism Initiative

What We Do

The Antiracism Initiative (ARI) team works with members of our FRS community to raise awareness about how systemic racism and oppression affect people in the Newburyport area and beyond.

Our Mission

To engage in education and discussions about how the UUA’s 8th Principle (stated below) may deepen our pursuit of the FRS Vision, Mission, & Ends in preparation for a congregational vote on June 9, 2024.

• 8th Principle: We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.
  

  

Our Goals Include:

• Educating FRS members about local antiracism and anti-oppression initiatives
• Increasing participation in local and community antiracism events
• Strengthening community partnerships.

When We Meet

• Second Wednesday of the month from 12:30-1:30 via Zoom
• New Members Welcome!
• Agendas are emailed prior to the meeting and reminders are sent
• For more information about joining us or signing up for our ARI email list, contact Sue Fasoli at susanfasoli@gmail.com

To Learn More About the UUA’s 8th Principles

• 8th Principle FAQs
• 8th Principle Key Phrases – What do they mean to you?
• 8th Principle Questions from FRSUU members & Responses from the ARI Team
• Rev. Jane Tuohy’s sermon: Whiteness
• 2024 MLK Service: Journeying Toward Spiritual Wholeness: Why Does the 8th Principle Matter?
• UU Congregations that have already adopted the 8th Principle

Community Connections

• The Antiracism Affinity Group of Greater Newburyport newsletter is a great source of local and regional events each month. Contact its creator, Marianne Vesey at mentalchatter@yahoo.com to be placed on the mailing list.