Our Seven UU Principles

Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these Principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from sources as diverse as poetry, scripture, and personal experience. These are not dogma, but a guide for how to live a meaningful life.

​1st Principle - The inherent worth and dignity of every person

2nd Principle - Justice, equity and compassion in human relations

3rd Principle - Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations

4th Principle - A free and responsible search for truth and meaning

5th Principle - The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large

6th Principle - The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all

7th Principle - Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part