The Alliance

The Leadership Team of The Alliance heartily endorses the adoption of the 8th principle by First Unitarian Church of Portland. The 8th principle invites us to journey toward spiritual wholeness through the following commitments. understanding the historic and current roots of white supremacy culture and reflecting on oppressions within ourselves, our groups, our church, and our community at large. exploring how the adoption of the 8th principle will impact the work of the Alliance in all our activities by considering each decision we make in light of our accountability to dismantling white supremacy. continuing our engagement with learning about the structures of oppression and how those structures impact each of us and our community. opening our hearts and minds and building a diverse multicultural community. We commit to bringing to fruition the Beloved Community, as a community of communities, within the Alliance and our church.