Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus Indiana

Welcoming A Welcoming Congregation

Mission Statement
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus Indiana Mission Statement:
With reason and love as our guides, and without dogma or creed, we are a religious community dedicated to the free and responsible search for meaning and interconnectedness.  We gather to provide a sanctuary for diversity, to provide education for our children and ourselves, to promote social responsibility and justice, to celebrate life, and to be inspired  to be our best selves."

 

Covenants

We, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus,
affirm these behavioral covenants for the spiritual, moral and  ethical development of ourselves and our congregation.

1. We value and respect differences of opinion within the congregation.

2. We value, and will promote, open discussion in all communication and will respect confidentiality when it is requested. 

3. We will address differences in our congregation with timely, open, direct communication and with faith in the democratic process. 

4. We respect the authority of the congregation's leaders. They will keep communication open and provide relevant information and adequate time for sharing and discussion before calling a vote. 

5. It is each member's responsibility to stay informed about issues concerning the congregation through the newsletter and letters from the board. 

6. It is the obligation of each member to participate to his or her level of ability in all activities necessary to maintain a healthy, vibrant congregation.

Adopted 11JAN04

last updated: 11/26/2008