This groundbreaking project, launched in July 2013, is designed to solicit input from Unitarian Universalists (UUs) historically marginalized by ability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, race, and/or ethnicity about their unique experiences and ministry needs within Unitarian Universalism.

The project has four major components:

1. a comprehensive survey of UUs with historically marginalized abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, races, and/or ethnicities.The survey was closed November 30, 2013. We received a robust response and want to thank all who participated.
2. a series of focus groups comprised of willing individuals randomly selected from survey participants, and other key UU leaders.
3. the data analysis phase.
4. engagement with the survey results through social media and other forums.

The focus of this project is to help congregational leaders and Unitarian Universalist Association staff understand where we are now and what we need to be well-equipped to meet the ministry needs of people seeking a liberal religious home in the 21st century.

• Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Report (PDF, 40 pages)
• Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Executive Summary (PDF, 2 pages
• Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Executive Summary—Large Print Version (PDF, 4 pages)

Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project Overview Presentation

• Findings from the Sharing Project (Powerpoint), (PDF, 21 pages)

Questions?

Got questions? Check out our Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project FAQ for answers and contact information!

Thank You!

Thank you for all who have participated in the Multicultural Ministries Sharing Project to date. We look forward to continued participation as we move on to the data analysis and engagement phases of the project.

• Sharing Project FAQ (PDF)
• Multicultural Ministries Team
• Janice Marie Johnson on "The Importance of Sharing Snippets of Our Life Journeys"