I will communicate respectfully. I will listen attentively, offer my ideas clearly, and recognize that through disagreement and even conflict there are opportunities for growth. Members, Friends and speakers are asked to use "I" statements when expressing an opinion.

I recognize the need for privileged information between members and the board. Conflict resolution will follow this sequential progression; one on one, committee, board or full fellowship. Members can request the use of Roberts Rules of Order to facilitate meetings. Decisions will be made by consensus as much as possible.

I will vigorously and respectfully represent our values and beliefs with others and in the wider community.

Our values and beliefs are well represented by the Ames Covenant developed by Rev. Charles Gordon Ames in the 1880's, and slightly modified by us here.

Love is the doctrine of this church The quest of truth is our sacrament and service is our prayer. To dwell together in peace, to seek knowledge in freedom, to serve humanity in fellowship, to the end that all souls shall grow into harmony and with the Divine- thus do we covenant with each other.

- written and voted in at annual society meeting April, 2007

The purpose of this Society shall be religious, educational, charitable, and humanitarian. Its
activities may include all lawful activities, which are consistent with its purposes, principles
and its tax-exempt status under state and federal laws.

The Society shall pursue its purpose relying upon reason and freedom, and to support and
promote each individual’s search for truth, meaning and wholeness; to further individual
freedom of belief, discipleship to advancing truth, the democratic process in human relations,
brotherhood undivided by nation, race, or creed, and allegiance to the cause of a united world
community.

The Society, dedicated to the principles of a free faith, shall:

Support the free and disciplined search for truth as the foundation of religious
fellowship:

Cherish and spread the universal truths taught by the great prophets and
teachers of humanity in every age and tradition:

Affirm, defend, and promote the supreme worth and dignity of every human
personality, and the use of the democratic method in human relationships;

Promote the unification of the world community through the ideals of
brotherhood, justice, and peace; and

Encourage cooperation among people of good will in every land.

Nothing herein shall be deemed to infringe upon the individual freedom of belief which that is
inherent in the Universalist and Unitarian heritages.

Who We Are

• We are a religious community that encourages spiritual growth in an atmosphere of warmth, freedom of belief and open dialogue.

• Ours is a non-creedal faith.  We believe in a personal search for the truth, in the company of fellow seekers.  We rely on reason, knowledge, experience and conscience, with freedom to examine all religious teaching and traditions.

• We draw on multiple religious sources including Christianity, Judaism, prophetic men and women, humanism, world religious, and earth-centered traditions.

• We are a "Fair Share" Congregation.  What's This?

• We are a member of the Unitarian-Universalist Association (UUA).  What's this?

• We are a Welcoming Congregation.   What's this?