[Access] Fwd: Accessible Congregations Campaign

[leslie gilbert]

Hmm looks like we have a decision to make- participate despite the verbage, or not participate because of it.. 


From: davidgil at comcast.netTo: access at uueugene.org; slandale at yahoo.comDate: Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:05:42 -0700Subject: [Access] Fwd: Accessible Congregations Campaign


And if you have not already done so, change my email address in your phonebook to: davidgil at comcast.net

David Gilmartin

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From: "Ginny Thornburgh" <thornburghg at nod.org>
Date: June 16, 2008 11:08:10 AM PDT
To: <davidgil at comcast.net>
Cc: "Hendrik N. Opstelten" <opsteltenh at nod.org>
Subject: Accessible Congregations Campaign




Dear David:
 
Thank you for your email and your interest in the Accessible Congregations Campaign. I was delighted to learn that you already have an Accessibility Committee. I assume you have taken advantage of the information on our website at www.nod.org/religion 
 
>From other UU congregations, we have learned that the wording on the commitment form is theologically troubling to some members. Our challenge in 1998 was to frame wording that would affirm the greatest number of people and congregations possible. A lofty but impossible goal.
 
Your proposed alternative rendering captures the spirit of the commitment. The only problem is that the certificate we will send you is preprinted (other than your name, signatures and date.) Thus it would not reflect the wording which you suggest.
 
We respect your tradition and are truly sorry that the ACC wording is not more affirming for you.
 
With thanks. Ginny
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