Our Beliefs
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Peninsula, covenant to affirm and promote
- 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;
- A free and responsible search for truth
and meaning;
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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:
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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 neighbors as
ourselves;
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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-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
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.