Unitarian Universalist Principles

Our principles affirm our commitment to various ideals that result in both the members and the Fellowship as a whole acting with moral and ethical intent.

Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote:

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

2. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within \ our congregations and in society at large;

6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Principles in Language for Children:

1. Every person is important and valuable.

2. All people should be treated fairly.

3. Our churches are places where we should accept one another and learn together.

4. Each person should be free to search for what is true and right.

5. All people have the right to speak out and vote on things that matter to them.

6. We should help build a peaceful, fair, and free world.

7. We need to take care of the earth, the home we share with all living things.