A Welcome to Visitors . . .

WE ARE A FELLOWSHIP in the liberal religious tradition and heritage, one of ancient and deep Judeo-Christian roots, drawing from other spiritual traditions as well. We believe that new light is ever waiting to break through individual hearts and minds to illuminate the ways of humankind.

WE ARE A DIVERSE COMMUNITY in age, stage, faith journey and experience. We encourage spiritual growth, lively dialogue, integrity and loving choices. We embrace a common faith expressed by our commitment to the following values:

We draw from our heritages of freedom, reason, hope, and courage, building on the foundation of love. Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.

Inseparable from one another, these shared values are:

• Interdependence. We honor the interdependent web of all existence. With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it.
  
  We covenant to protect Earth and all beings from exploitation. We will create and nurture sustainable relationships of care and respect, mutuality and justice. We will work to repair harm and damaged relationships.
• Pluralism. We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
  
  We covenant to learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We embrace our differences and commonalities with Love, curiosity, and respect.
• Justice. We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive.
  
  We covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions within our congregations, our Association, and society at large.
• Transformation. We adapt to the changing world.
  
  We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.
• Generosity. We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
  
  We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.
• Equity. We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love and compassion.
  
  We covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible and inclusive communities.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM DRAWS FROM MANY SOURCES:

Direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder are primary sources of Unitarian Universalist inspiration. These experiences open our hearts, renew our spirits, and transform our lives. We draw upon, and are inspired by, sacred, secular, and scientific understandings that help us make meaning and live into our values. These sources ground us and sustain us in ordinary, difficult, and joyous times. We respect the histories, contexts, and cultures in which these sources were created and are currently practiced. Grateful for the experiences that move us, aware of the religious ancestries we inherit, and enlivened by the diversity which enriches our faith, we are called to ever deepen and expand our wisdom.

Membership in Our Fellowship . . .

MEMBERSHIP IN OUR FELLOWSHIP of free faith is open to all who find it in their hearts to embrace the work and ministries of Unitarian Universalism.

TO SIGN THE MEMBERSHIP BOOK is to enter a covenant with other Members. It is to promise to walk together in the ways of community, to converse together about what really matters in our lives, to participate in our decision-making, to share our work for common good, and to support the Fellowship financially as best each of us is able.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE about Unitarian Universalism and this Fellowship, feel free to contact our greeters before or after the service or our minister: 240-475-2111 | minister@uufhc.net.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP classes are held three times a year, generally in January, March and October. The class will give participants an opportunity to learn more about UUFHC, our faith, and to meet our Minister. Child care can be provided with previous arrangements. For more information or to sign-up, please contact membership@uufhc.net.