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Who We Are...
Freedom of belief is the characteristic theme of contemporary
Unitarian Universalism. We are non-creedal, there is no doctrinal test for
membership.
Instead we have chosen a heritage which places the final
authority for religious questions, not with an institution, the church; nor
with a book, the Bible, but with reason and individual conscience.
A Unitarian Universalist, led by his or her reason and conscience
to a belief in the unique mission of Jesus, may sit beside another Unitarian
Universalist, similarly led, who denies the existence of God.
If there are differences among us as to the probability of life
after death, there is the agreement that there is life after birth and it
is to be cherished.
We, as 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 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.
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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 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 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.
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