With Reverend Jo, the 8^th Principle Team shepherded a series of discussions, worship services and learning opportunities about the UUA’s proposed 8^th Principle, which calls us to act to help dismantle racism and oppression. On October 29, 2023, the congregation voted overwhelmingly to adopt the 8^th Principle.

In early 2024 the 8^th Principal Team became the Diversity Action Team, with a new goal to facilitate the 8^th Principal work of the society. The team continues to coordinate activities with May Memorial Society members and friends:

• We created a Diversity Action Sign-Up Board that provides a space to list actions individuals will take to support their personal commitment to “dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”
• A few times a month, during Sunday services, Diversity Action Moments are shared that include descriptions of diversity-supporting historical figures, groups or activities that MMUUS members are involved with in the greater Syracuse community.
• The team coordinates an information table at the annual CNY Pride event in June with First Unitarian Universalist Society of Syracuse.
• A Young Adult Book Club has been developed where adults and teens read important texts and engage in dialog together about issues of difference and inclusion.