IN 2005 the Canadian Unitarian Council passed four linked resolutions under the heading Imagine Canadian Democracy that encouraged “the CUC Board to be leaders in, and advocates for, adopting democratic and transparent procedures in CUC internal affairs; recognizing the need for the Board to speak with one voice, once decisions have been taken.”
The Council passed a Study Resolution on Active Democracy in 2010, appointing the Active Democracy Study Group.
The Study Group process included Active Democracy workshops and a national survey.
Final Report:
The CUC Active Democracy Study Group, co-chaired by John Hopewell and Rev. Karen Fraser Gitlitz, will present its report, Strengthening Our Democratic Voices, at the May 2012 Annual General Meeting.
Study Group members:
| Member | Region |
|---|---|
| Rev. Karen Fraser Gitlitz (Co-Chair, Ministry Member) | BC & Western Regions |
| John Hopewell (Co-Chair) | BC Region |
| Christine Mishra (Secretary, Young Adult Member) | Central Region |
| Gary Groot | Western Region |
| Forbes Leslie | BC Region |
| John Marsh (Ministry Member) | Eastern Region |
| Mary-Anne Parker (Religious Educators Member) | Western Region |
| Carol Cumming Speirs | Eastern Region |
| Brigit McFadden (Youth Member) | Central Region |
Contact the Study Group:
You can contact the Study Group at activedemocracy@cuc.ca.
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