Though Unitarians and Universalists were always open-minded, today Unitarian Universalists are enriched by spiritual traditions from all over the world.  

On Sunday mornings, we utilize a variety of sources to seek an in-depth understanding of the key spiritual issues of life.  You will hear references to the various scriptures of the world’s religions, together with insights from scientists, philosophers, psychologists, and thinkers who speak more directly to our era.

Our spirituality stems not from seeing ourselves as pitiful creatures quivering before an all-powerful God, but from believing in ourselves as precious persons who are an expression of the universal Mystery that undergirds the cosmos.

A healthy spirituality grows out of discovering ourselves as people of infinite value, not out of a poor sense of ourselves or because life has disappointed us.  Because the potential of so many has been clouded by low self-worth, our Sunday presentations and education classes address how we can make our lives more meaningful.

As Unitarian Universalists, we endeavor to provide a context in which people can grow in awareness of the dignity of our humanity, the value of all life, and the wonder of the cosmos.  At the heart of our vision for a just world in which all are valued is tolerance.  Since our inception as a movement almost 500 years ago, tolerance has been our watchword.

Yet promoting a vision of reconciliation, justice, and peace among the world’s peoples does not entail producing a mishmash of sameness.  If one wants beef and the other potatoes, should both have to settle for hash?

As a nation, let alone a world, we will never all agree on certain issues.  What we can agree on is to accept and love each other even though we make opposing life choices.  

Peace is not an absence of disagreement.  Rather, the goal is for people to become strong enough to define themselves clearly, while working harmoniously alongside those who define themselves in a quite different way.

To be able to disagree, and yet remain vitally connected instead of “taking our toys home,” is the basis of unity in our spiritual community . . . and a model for peace in the world.  

When we develop a respect for one with whom we disagree, we have begun down the path toward loving our neighbor as ourselves.