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UU World reports from the annual General Assembly of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. Click here for a comprehensive guide to our 2011 General Assembly coverage.

UUA’s financial picture improves

After two years of “very difficult” budgets the UUA is in a better position this year, reported Paul Rickter, chair of the UUA Finance Committee and trustee from the Massachusetts Bay District, to the General Assembly during Friday’s plenary session. His comments were expanded upon Saturday by UUA Financial Advisor Dan Brody in his annual report.

Rickter [...]

Financial Advisor: We can afford to take on immigration

In his report to the General Assembly in Friday’s plenary session, UUA Financial Advisor Dan Brody addressed the potential financial impact of challenging Arizona’s SB 1070. Delegates will vote Saturday afternoon on a business resolution that calls for the withdrawal of the 2012 UUA General Assembly from Phoenix and for congregations to raise funds to cover [...]

Financial reports: Good news about Beacon, health plan, fundraising

UUA Financial Advisor Dan Brody reported at the end of Friday’s plenary session that “the recession has had a severe impact on UUA finances,” but he pointed to several encouraging trends.

The recession and stock market declines over the last two years have especially affected the [...]