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In the January 2015 “Transformation” edition of Quest, I had a sermon titled “Transformation vs. Acceptance.” In that sermon I gave passing mention to Jane Rzepka for the concepts I was writing about. I failed to indicate the extent to which my thinking, and indeed my words, were borrowed from Jane’s work.

This failure resulted in plagiarism on my part. The fourth point listed in our UUMA Code of Conduct is: “I will honor the intellectual property of others, assuring that appropriate attribution is given to avoid intentionally creating the impression that the work of others is my own.” I dishonored (Jane) by giving the impression that they were my insights.

It is my hope that my mistake will not block me from the deep collegiality I need to do my ministry in our movement. And I hope that these amends I offer will open others to see more clearly the importance of our relationships and how we can best show our respect and honor to one another.

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Rev. Douglas Taylor

Minister at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Binghamton, NY

Douglas is a fourth generation Universalist. He grew up in the First Unitarian Church of Rochester, NY and is a graduate of Meadville Lombard Theological School (’99). He and his wife have three children. Douglas is serving our UU congregation in Binghamton, NY. He is his district’s representative for the UULTI Design Team. Douglas is the author of two meditations in the 2005 Skinner House meditation anthology, For All That Is Our Life, and has several sermons and essays published in various locations. Douglas offered the Gould Lecture at the 2013 Saint Lawrence District Assembly. He also has a vast array of interesting socks.

Latest posts by Rev. Douglas Taylor (see all)

• An Apology - March 1, 2016
• Transformation vs. Acceptance - January 1, 2015