The goal of the workshops is to reduce prejudice by increasing understanding and acceptance among people of different sexual orientations. Many congregations offer the workshop series several consecutive times as an adult religious education curriculum open to all members and friends. In either case, the workshops are best facilitated by those that have experienced the curriculum. It is dedicated to the spiritual, political, and social well-being of Unitarian Universalists who are confronting oppression as lesbians, gay men, bisexual persons, transgender persons, and heterosexual allies. It celebrates the culture and lives of its members.
Interweave membership is open to all interested UUs of any sexual or affectional orientation.
It has chapters in many Unitarian Universalist congregations and districts, as well as a Continental chapter. For centuries, the church has been a leading force against sexual minorities. It is not surprising that gay people are reluctant to reach out to the very institution that oppresses them. Includes an affirmation and nondiscrimination clause in our by-laws and other official documents affecting all dimensions of congregational life, including membership, hiring practices, and the calling of religious professionals. Celebrates the lives of all people and welcomes same-sex couples, recognizing their committed relationships, and equally affirms displays of caring and affections without regard to sexual orientation.