United by principles rather than creed

Most religions have a set of beliefs that all members share. Unitarian Universalism is one of the few religions that does not have a creed. Instead, each of us discovers our own personal beliefs while honoring the diverse spiritual paths of others. While we do not all share a single image of God or understanding of spirituality, we are united by the eight principles.

Eight Principles

We 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
• We covenant to affirm and promote: 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.