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                                                                                                                                                          The Mission, Ends, Values, and Vision of Unity Church


                                                                                                                                                          Mission
                                                                                                                                                          The mission of Unity Church-Unitarian is to engage people in a free and inclusive religious community that encourages lives of integrity, service and joy.


                                                                                                                                                          Ends Statements  (2009-2013)

                                                                                                                                                          Within

                                                                                                                                                          1. The people of Unity Church – Unitarian have a deeply meaningful, transforming, liberal religious experience which includes:

                                                                                                                                                                  a. A rich and diverse worship life that nurtures, challenges and inspires;

                                                                                                                                                                  b. Compassionate pastoral care in times of joy, sorrow and transition;

                                                                                                                                                                  c. Spiritual and theological deepening through both personal and family-based religious practice and ritual;

                                                                                                                                                                  d. Lifelong opportunities for growth, learning, engagement and racial healing;

                                                                                                                                                                  e. Knowledge of Unity Church-Unitarian and Unitarian-Universalist history.

                                                                                                                                                          Among

                                                                                                                                                          2. Unity Church – Unitarian is a radically hospitable, spiritually vital and supportive community where:

                                                                                                                                                                  a. People of all ages feel welcome and connected across identities including race, class, gender, sexual orientation, ability, 
                                                                                                                                                                      politics and education; 

                                                                                                                                                                  b. People are generous with their time, talent and resources;  

                                                                                                                                                                  c. Shared ministry is actively encouraged and the circles of power, opportunity and access are intentionally widened;  

                                                                                                                                                                  d. The resources and facilities of the church are well managed and maintained, and appropriate to the needs of the church and 
                                                                                                                                                                      the community.   

                                                                                                                                                          Beyond

                                                                                                                                                          3. Unity Church – Unitarian is a visible leader and partner, making a positive impact in our neighborhood and in the world through:

                                                                                                                                                                  a. A commitment to anti-racism and racial healing in covenant with people and communities of color;

                                                                                                                                                                  b. Advocating in the public arena for liberal religious values in response to prejudice, injustice and oppression;

                                                                                                                                                                  c. Proclaiming the transforming power of our faith; 

                                                                                                                                                                  d. Working with congregations and institutions around shared values;  

                                                                                                                                                                  e. Full and active participation in the larger Unitarian Universalist community;

                                                                                                                                                                  f. Acting and investing in environmentally responsible and sustainable ways.




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