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Vision Statement
Red River Unitarian Universalist Church (Adopted March 24, 2002)
Mission:
We are a diverse liberal religious
community that seeks to uphold and promote the Principles and Purposes of
the Unitarian Universalist Association*. Our congregation
welcomes and accepts all people. We reach out beyond our
congregation to serve as a catalyst for
social action.
In order to fulfill our mission, we, the members of the Red
River Unitarian Universalist Church, envision....
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Providing an
environment for intellectual stimulation and spiritual growth.
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Holding regular
Sunday worship services that reflect our diverse beliefs and
interests.
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Providing a
comfortable space in which to conduct our church services that
reflects our aesthetic, utilitarian, environmental, and financial concerns.
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Providing religious
education and social activities
for all
ages.
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Being active in our
local, national, and global communities in the areas of social justice, the
environment, and human rights, focusing on issues relevant to
our communities.
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Calling a minister to
serve and to represent our congregation and the Unitarian Universalist Association in
our communities.
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Maintaining a caring environment in which the congregation
fosters supportive and
meaningful relationships through church activities.
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Maintaining an active
involvement with the larger Unitarian Universalist community at the cluster,
district,
regional, national and international levels.
*Principles and Purposes of
the Unitarian Universalist Association of the UUA
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 right of conscience and the use of the 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
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