As
a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist
Association, we covenant to affirm and promote: - The inherent worth and dignity of every person
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within
our congregations and in society at large
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for
all
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we
are a part.
Unitarian
Universalism draws from many sources:
- Direct
experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures,
which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which
create and uphold life;
- Words
and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures
of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
- Wisdom
from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving
our neighbors as ourselves;
- Humanist
teachings that counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of
science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
- Spiritual
teachings of earth-centered traditions that celebrate the sacred circle of life
and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
These
principles and sources of faith are the backbone of our religious community.
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