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Aspiration, Principles & Sources

Our Unitarian Universalist (UU) principles

Principios en español, abajo.
There are eight principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote.  We 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.
  8. Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

Nosotros Principios Unitaria Universalista en español

Nosotros, las congregaciones miembros de la Asociación Unitaria Universalista, convenimos en afirmar y fomentar:
  1. El valor y la dignidad propia de cada persona;
  2. La justicia, equidad y compasión en las relaciones humanas;
  3. La aceptación del uno al otro y el estímulo al crecimiento espiritual en nuestras congregaciones;
  4. Una búsqueda libre y responsable de la verdad y el sentido;
  5. El derecho de la conciencia y el uso del proceso democrático dentro de nuestras congregaciones y en la sociedad en general;
  6. La meta de una comunidad mundial con paz, libertad y justicia para todos;
  7. El respeto por el tejido interdependiente de todo lo existente, del cual somos una parte.
  8. El camino hacia la integridad espiritual para construir una Comunidad Amada diversa y multicultural a través de nuestras acciones responsables que desmantelen el racismo y otras opresiones en nosotros y en nuestras instituciones.

Unitarian Universalism 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;
  • 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;
  • Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
  • Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors 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-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
  • These principles and sources of faith are the backbone of our religious community.

La tradición viva que compartimos proviene de muchas fuentes:

  • La experiencia directa de aquel misterio y maravilla afirmada en todas las culturas, que nos lleva a una renovación del espíritu y a una apertura a las fuerzas que crean y sostienen la vida;
  • Las palabras y escrituras de mujeres y hombres con visión profética que nos desafían a enfrentar las poderes y estructuras del mal con justicia, compasión y el poder transformador del amor;
  • La sabiduría de las religiones del mundo que nos inspiran en nuestra vida ética y espiritual;
  • Las enseñanzas judías y cristianas que nos llaman a responder al amor de Dios, amando a nuestros vecinos como a nosotros mismos;
  • Las enseñanzas humanistas que nos aconsejan a oír la guía de la razón y los resultados científicos y que nos advierten contra las idolatrías de la mente y del espíritu.
  • Las enseñanzas espirituales de tradiciones tierra-centradas, las cuales celebran el sagrado círculo de la vida y nos enseñan a vivir en harmonía con los ritmos de la naturaleza.

Our Mission

Our mission is to create community, to nurture spiritual growth, and to act on our values to help heal the world.

Nuestra Misión

Nuestra misión es crear comunidad, fomentar el crecimiento espiritual y vivir nuestros valores para ayudar a sanar el mundo.

Aspiration

May love be the spirit of this church,
May the quest for truth be its sacrament,
And service be its prayer.
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
And to help one another in fellowship,
This is our aspiration.

Aspiración

Que el amor sea la doctrina de esta iglesia,
la búsqueda de la verdad su sacramento
y el servicio es su oración.
Vivir juntos en paz,
buscar la verdad con libertad,
y ayudarnos mutuamente en comunidad,
a eso aspiramos.

Children's Affirmation

We are Unitarian Universalists,
A people of Open Minds,
Loving Hearts and
Welcoming Hands

Afirmación de los Niños

Somos Unitarios Universalistas,
Personas de mentes abiertas,
Corazones amorosos,
Y manos que dan la bienvenida.
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  • Home
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      • Art Guild
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      • Neighborhood Groups
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    • Restorative Process
  • Music
    • Vocal Ensembles
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    • Children and Youth Music Program
    • About Our Music Team
  • Education
    • Children's RE > >
      • Family Ministry Library
      • Children's RE Registration
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Family Ministry > >
      • All Church Camp
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    • Our Whole Lives (OWL)
    • SD Co-op Preschool
  • Programs
    • Caring
    • Food Pantry
    • Larger UU Connections > >
      • Denominational Relations
      • Friends of De Benneville Pines
      • Philippines Partner Church
      • Transylvania Partner Church
      • UU Service Committee
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      • Social Justice Executive Team
      • Climate Justice
      • Generosity Offerings
      • Organizing for Justice
      • Palestine-Israel Justice Group
      • Rainbow Action
      • Reproductive Justice
      • Sanctuary
      • SOLACE
      • Uptown Community Service Center
    • Ushering
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