About
Mosaic UU
Principles
and Purposes of the
Unitarian Universalist Association
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association,
covenant to affirm and promote
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The
inherent worth and dignity of every person;
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Justice,
equity and compassion in human relations;
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Acceptance
of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our
congregations;
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A
free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
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The
right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our
congregations and in society at large;
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The
goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
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Respect
for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
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The
living tradition which we share draws from many sources:
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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;
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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;
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Wisdom
from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and
spiritual life;
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Jewish
and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by
loving our neighbors as ourselves;
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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.
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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.
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