Principles & Purpose
our principles & purpose

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, 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.

The living tradition we share 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 that challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion and the transforming power of love.
  • Wisdom from the world's religions that inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life.
  • Jewish and Christian teachings that call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.
  • Humanist teachings which 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 which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

How do we do all this? We talk with one another and we actively listen. Please read through our newsletter, sermon topics, the social actions that we undertake as a congregation and
consider the values that we hold.
We hope that if you share our values,
you and your family will meet with us
some lovely Sunday morning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a liberal faith;
drawing from all the world's
major religions.

 

 

 

 

 

This church is celebrates
inter-faith weddings.

 

 

 

 

This gay-friendly congregation stresses a liberal faith with values and personal growth based on the individual's own spiritual journey.