Graphic about mission, vision and covenant

Our mission, vision and covenant lead us to be a welcoming spiritual community guided by love and our Unitarian Universalist values.

We are a transformational Force for Love and Justice in Our Community.

Mission

We gather to inspire spiritual growth, care for each other and our community, seek truth, and work for justice in the world.

Vision

To be a transformational force for love and justice in our community.

Our Covenant

Our Covenant is based on our shared values.

Love is the doctrine of this church,
The quest for truth is our sacrament and service is our prayer.

To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To serve others in community,
To the end that all souls shall grow into harmony with creation.

Thus do we covenant with one another.

Respectful Relations Covenant

Our covenant fosters a respectful community of kindness and growth.

  • Listen with an open mind, seeking to understand and empathize with each other while embracing our diversity and differences.
  • Be clear in communications, reflecting before responding, and requesting and providing clarification when needed.
  • Remain engaged during discussions, and place the well-being of the community above disagreement.
  • Endeavor to understand the behaviors, needs, and limitations of ourselves and others.
  • Acknowledge the right to express opinions freely, seeking to be constructive by making sure our communications are true and expressed in a kind and helpful manner.
  • Give receive forgiveness and respect the confidentiality of personal information shared with us.
  • Inform ourselves regarding church processes and communications, and accept the responsibilities of membership in this community.

The covenant creates trust, open discussion, and joy in the church.

Some Ways We Fulfill Our Mission and Vision

Picture of the Little Free Pantry
Addressing food insecurity with our Little Free Pantry

We fulfill our mission, vision, and covenant by engaging in worship, social justice work, and building a welcoming community. Our activities are guided by our shared values and our congregational covenant. We emphasize personal growth, spiritual exploration, and creating a positive impact on the world.

Visit our Social Justice Ministry pages to learn some of the ways we fulfill our mission, vision, and covenant.