Bending the Arc: Lessons and Lapses

Rev. Meg Riley

Rev. Meg Riley and Rev. Bill will dialogue about Unitarian Universalist progress toward Beloved Community and the tests that remain ahead.


Rev. Meg Riley was installed as Co-Moderator and Chief Governance Officer at General Assembly 2020. A lifelong Unitarian Universalist (UU), Meg Riley grew up in congregations in Charleston, West Virginia and Akron, Ohio. Since 1983, she has served UU congregations, organizations, and enterprises in many capacities. Her primary identity throughout many roles has been as a religious educator. On UUA staff for 21 years in a variety of roles, and on the UUA’s Leadership Council for eight years, Riley directly experienced the impact of UUA Board/ Administration interactions. She concluded that a strong Board and Moderator, in active dialogue and collaboration with a strong Administration, is essential to a strong UUA.

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