Preamble

Love is the spirit of this congregation and service is its calling.

This is our great covenant –

• To help each other to thrive,
• To seek the truth in love,
• And to dwell together in peace.

Covenant

As members of BRUU, serving our congregation with passion and commitment, we strive to:

Help each other thrive (Acceptance)

• Welcome people of goodwill
• Provide opportunities to share diverse ideas in a safe place
• Support and encourage the personal and spiritual growth of others, acknowledging that each person has a unique path and truth
• Express ourselves in ways that respect each other’s inherent worth and dignity
• Treat each other with compassion, reach out to those in need
• Rejoice in one another, recognizing that joyfully sharing song, food and fun helps nourish creativity and strengthen bonds

Seek the truth in love (Integrity)

• Take responsibility for our own spiritual growth
• Be honest and authentic
• Listen attentively and value the experience and perspective of others
• Hold ourselves accountable for our own actions

Dwell together in peace (Conflict Resolution)

• Approach disagreements and conflicts constructively, communicating with others in a direct, caring and responsible manner
• Assume good intentions
• View conflict as an opportunity for growth
• Advocate for mediation and resolution processes that are fair, helpful and kind
• Seek and offer forgiveness, for everyone makes mistakes

See also A Comprehensive Guide to Congregational Covenants and Boundaries and Covenant, plus About Article II: The Principles and Purposes of the UUA from the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA)