Our Faith
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religious tradition that emerged from the consolidation of two faiths: Unitarianism and Universalism.
Who We Are
What We Believe
Seven Principles
Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote seven guiding principles of our faith. We practice these principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality:
- 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.
Six Sources
Our faith draws from many sources, including but not limited to:
- 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.
Within the broad covenant of Unitarian Universalism, we embrace a wide variety of specific beliefs, reflecting our inclusive community. Some Unitarian Universalists believe in God, while others do not — all are welcome!
Covenant & Mission
A covenant is simply a promise we make to one another. Covenants are specific to each individual congregation.
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint Covenant:
Recognizing the richness of diversity, the beauty and wonder of shared worship, and the transforming power of love and service, we gather as a sacred, intentional community to freely seek knowledge and truth, to celebrate the fullness of life, and by our actions to increase goodness and justice.
