"I call that mind free which jealously guards its intellectual rights and powers, which does not content itself with a passive or hereditary faith."
—William Ellery Channing, 19th Century Unitarian
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Who We Are (continued)
The present does not alter the basic structure of the church:
- We are part of a national association, the Unitarian Universalist Association.
- The local Congregation remains the governing authority
- The Minister is the spiritual leader
- The Board of Trustees develops and interprets policies and has charge of business affairs
- Various committees implement our purpose
- All members have full opportunity to participate in the work according to their talents and interests
Principles
Adults' Language
- We affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
- We affirm and promote justice, equality, and compassion in human relations.
- We affirm and promote acceptance of one another and encourage each other in spiritual growth.
- We affirm and promote a free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
- We affirm and promote the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process.
- We affirm and promote the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.
- We affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of existence of which we are all a part.
Children's Language
- Children's Story at the front of the sanctuary every Sunday - photo by John CoteWe believe that every person is important.
- We believe that all people should be treated fairly.
- We respect different ways of being religious.
- We believe that people can act responsibly to decide for themselves what is true and right.
- We believe that all people have a right to say what they think and vote on the rules for the place where they live.
- We believe that we should work for a peaceful, fair, and free world.
- We believe that we should care for our planet.