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Our Principles

Published on Nov 20, 2015

Unitarian Universalist Principles

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Our Principles

First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg

We, the member congregations of the Canadian Unitarian Council, covenant to affirm and promote...

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The inherent worth and dignity of every person

Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations

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

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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 the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

The living tradition which we share

draws from many sources...

Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures...

...which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life

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words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love

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wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life

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Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbours as ourselves;

Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit

Spiritual teachings of Earth-centred traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature

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Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith...

...we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision

As free congregations we enter into this covenant...

...promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Winnipeg