Common use of Ongoing Dialogue Clause in Contracts

Ongoing Dialogue. The Board and Minister recognize the different cultural, racial/ethnic, ability, gender, generational, economic, social and theological experiences and identities that exist within our congregation. While the Board and Minister acknowledge that these differences are a source of great strength, they may also be a source of or contributor to concerns, disagreements, or internal conflict. The Board, the Minister, and the Committee on Ministry commit to open, truthful and ongoing communication about the ways in which identity and power impact and shape the congregation. When issues, concerns, and conflicts arise, the Board and Minister commit to addressing the issues at hand, recognizing that conflict is an inherent part of making choices within a diverse faith community. The Board and Congregational Leaders will make space to thoughtfully consider how differences in identity, experience, or power might be a factor in any conflict. The Board and Minister will be guided by our Unitarian Universalist Principles and the accountability of community.

Ongoing Dialogue. The Board and Minister recognize the different cultural, racial/ethnic, ability, gender, generational, economic, social and theological experiences and identities that exist within our congregation. While the Board and Minister acknowledge that these differences are a source of great strength, they may also be a source of or contributor to concerns, disagreements, or internal conflict. The Board, the Minister, and the Committee on Ministry commit to open, truthful and ongoing communication about the ways in which identity and power impact and shape the congregation. When issues, concerns, and conflicts arise, the Board and Minister commit to addressing the issues at hand, recognizing that conflict is an inherent part of making choices within a diverse faith community. The Board and Congregational Leaders will make space to thoughtfully consider how differences in identity, experience, or power might be a factor in any conflict. The Board and Minister will be guided by our Unitarian Universalist Principles and the accountability of community. To help create a path forward, the Board or Minister may seek an outside facilitator from the UUA or other mutually agreeable organization. .