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Foundations of Our Faith

We seek to welcome your whole self, 

with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes.

We are people of many beliefs and backgrounds:

people with a religious background, people with none,

people who believe in a God, people who don’t, and people who let the mystery be. We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more.

Our Shared Values

Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition that has changed in many ways from the original Christian roots of its Universalist and Unitarian heritages, and it continues to evolve today. 

At General Assembly in June 2024, UUs voted to replace existing Seven Principles and Six Sources language in our bylaws with language describing Unitarian Universalism through these shared values, all centered around LOVE:
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Pluralism

We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.

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Justice

We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.

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Equity

We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.

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Transformation

We adapt to the changing world.

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Generosity

We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.

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Interdependence

We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.

Sources of Our Living Tradition

Our faith tradition draws from many sources.

Each of these inform our history and our present. Use the clickable list to learn more about each of our sources. 

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