Each of us has worth and dignity, and that worth includes our gender and our sexuality. As Unitarian Universalists (UUs), we not only open our doors to people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, we value diversity of sexuality and gender and see it as a spiritual gift. We create inclusive religious communities and work for LGBTQ Justice and Equity as a core part of who we are. All of who you are is sacred. All of who you are is welcome.

Over the years, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has adopted various Business Resolutions, Actions for Immediate Witness (formerly known as Resolutions of Immediate Witness), Responsive Resolutions, and General Resolutions affirming our support for the LGBTQ+ community.

• Business Resolutions
  • Embracing Transgender, Nonbinary, Intersex and Gender Diverse People is a Fundamental Expression of UU Religious Values (2024)
  • Proposals of the Common Vision Planning Committee (1989)
  • Supporting Legal Equity for Gays and Lesbians (1987)
  • Gay and Lesbian Services of Union (1984)
  • Ministerial Employment Opportunities (1980)
  • Gay Human Rights (1977)
  • Office of Gay Concerns (1975)
  • Office of Gay Concerns (1974)
  • Implement Open Membership Policy (1965)

• Actions (& Resolutions) of Immediate Witness
  • Defend and Advocate with Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Communities (2021)
  • Stop the Hate: Protect and Support our Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Family (2016)
  • UUA Support for ‘Uganda New Underground Railroad’ to Safely Extract LGBTQ People from Persecution in Uganda (2014)
  • Oppose Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity-Based Violence in Iraq (2009)
  • Oppose the Florida and California Marriage Protection Initiatives (2008)
  • Pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act with Transgender Inclusion and Protection (2007)
  • Repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (2007)
  • Oppose Federal Marriage Amendment (2004)
  • Québec’s Union Civile Law Passes Giving Same-Sex Couples Full Legal Equality (2002)
  • Work to Change Discriminatory Policies of Boy Scouts of America (1999)
  • Support for Non-Discriminatory Corporate and Other Business Policies (1997)
  • Support of the Right to Marry for Same-Sex Couples (1996)
  • Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 1994 (1994)
  • Acceptance of Openly Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Persons in the United States Military (1993)
  • Opposing Legalization of Discrimination Against Gays, Lesbians, and Bisexuals (1992)

• Responsive Resolutions
  • In celebration of marriage equality in New York (2011)
  • Confronting Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination (2010)
  • Confronting Gender Identity Discrimination (2007)

• General Resolutions
  • Opposing AIDS Discrimination (1986)
  • Creation of an Office on Gay Affairs (1973)
  • Discrimination Against Homosexuals and Bisexuals (1970)
  • Freedom of Residence (1961)