Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person.
2. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations.
3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.
4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and society at large.
6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.
7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

For a more in-depth discussion of each principle, please look into the following articles by Rev. McKenna:

The First UU Principle	"What Would it Look Like If We Really Honored the Worth and Dignity of Every Person?"
The Second UU Principle	"Can We Really Be a Just, Equitable, and Compassionate People?"
The Third UU Principle	"What Do We Mean by Spiritual and Philosophical Growth?"
The Fourth UU Principle	"How Do We Balance Freedom And Responsibility In Our Search For Truth And Meaning?"
The Fifth UU Principle	"Do We Really Practice Freedom of Conscience and Democracy in Our Congregation?"
The Sixth UU Principle	"Will We Ever Live In a World That Provides Peace, Liberty, and Justice For All?"
The Seventh UU Principle	"What Does Honoring the Interdependent Web of All Existence Mean?"