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Unitarian Universalist Association
Principles and Purposes
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
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.
Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith,
we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free
congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual
trust and support.
Purposes
The Unitarian Universalist Association shall devote its resources to and
exercise its corporate powers for religious, educational and humanitarian
purposes. The primary purpose of the Association is to serve the needs of its
member congregations, organize new congregations, extend and strengthen
Unitarian Universalist institutions, and implement its principles.
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