The Inclusivity Team works to build a diverse, multicultural beloved community and to dismantle racism and other forms of oppression within our congregation. Our work is grounded in the values of justice, equity, interdependence, generosity, pluralism, and transformation, with love at the center.

We are a Welcoming Congregation recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association, affirming LGBTQIA+ people in every aspect of congregational life. We commit to full inclusion in worship, programming, leadership, and community life, and to ongoing learning and advocacy for justice.

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LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

We affirm and celebrate people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We work to ensure inclusive language, visibility, and participation across all areas of congregational life, and we continue to deepen understanding and practice.

Anti-Racism and Beloved Community

We develop tools and training to help the congregation recognize and address subtle acts of exclusion and systemic racism. Recent work includes creating and sharing workshops on microaggressions and supporting broader learning across teams and committees.

Learning and Culture Change

We help foster ongoing education, conversation, and reflection so that inclusion becomes a shared practice, not a single initiative. Our goal is steady, lasting transformation in how we relate to one another.

Education & Advocacy

Current Work

The Inclusivity Team is currently facilitating congregational trainings on Subtle Acts of Exclusion (microaggressions) and expanding participation across committees and groups. We also continue to support and co-sponsor gatherings such as Building Beloved Community Beyond the Binary, which brings together transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive communities alongside allies.

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Volunteers preparing for an inclusivity service
Marchers at the 2026 Capital Pride Parade

Inclusivity at Albany UU

  • Showing Up with Pride: Albany UU at the Capital Pride Parade

    September 6, 2026

Add Your Voice to the Work

The Inclusivity Team welcomes participation from anyone interested in building a more just and inclusive congregation. Meetings are open, and new voices are always welcome.

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