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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley
We, the Unitarian Universalists of the Grand Valley, are a liberal
oasis committed to religious freedom, spiritual growth and formation,
mindfulness and wonder. Our spiritual practice is a process that leads to
peace within ourselves, our families and the greater community. Through
open dialogue and conscious attention to the covenant which binds us together,
our Beloved Community embodies a center where the sacred becomes manifest.
(UUCGV Vision Statement)
(UUCGV Vision Statement)
As a member congregation
of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we 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 congregation;
- 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 interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
UUCGV Covenant of Right Relations
Each of us, as members of this Beloved Community, do covenant:
- to live as a caring community, actively supporting each other in our spiritual values as expressed in our UU principles and sources of faith;
- to work together respectfully, remaining honest and direct in our communication in order to draw wisdom from both our commonalities and our diversities;
- to share our gifts generously in order to contribute to the development and growth of our community;
- to live, teach and demonstrate our UU tradition so that we pass a rich inheritance into the caring hands of future generations;
- to express sincere appreciation for each other as we recognize our human fallibility, while maintaining a sense of humor as we live through both difficult and joyous times together.
