Unitarian Universalist Association
of Congregations
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

• + Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in ail cultures, which moves us to a renewal of 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 this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

The Unitarian Universalist Association shall devote its resources to and exercise its corporate powers for religious, educational end 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.

The following purposes & slogans were adopted by Board of Directors at their June 1997 Retreat

PURPOSES

1.)-To make available quality services that help congregations realize their vision, mission and U.U. Principles and Purposes,

2.)-To tell people about our religion and invite them to join us by using newspaper, Internet, radio & TV and to give leadership on social issues.

3.)To form a community of congregations to share ideas and resources to identify and achieve common goals.

SLOGANS

1.)- "SHARING OUR SKILLS AND OUR DREAMS"

2.-) "HEY U.U. - LIVE IT - TELL IT - SHOW IT"

3.-) "Goals Resources Action Success Pride U.U. GREATNESS"

June 7, 1997