Unitarian Universalist Church of Surprise

Our Covenant

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 rights of conscience and the use of 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.

The living tradition we share draws from many sources:
•Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to 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 teaching which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
•Humanistic 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.

Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

We hope you will join us!
Our Covenant



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 rights of conscience and the use of 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.

The living tradition we share draws from many sources:
• Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to 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 teaching which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
• Humanistic 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.

Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

We hope you will join us!