Unitarian Universalist Principles

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:

• The inherent worth and dignity of every person
• Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations
• Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
• 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.

Unitarian Universalist Principles, Children’s Version

• We believe each and every person is important.
• We believe all people should be treated fairly.
• In our congregations, all people are accepted and we learn together.
• We believe each person is free to search for what is true and right in life.
• Everyone deserves a vote about the things that concern them.
• We believe in working for a peaceful, fair, and free world.
• We believe in caring for our planet Earth and every living thing that shares it with us.