Mission Statement

Members of our church

We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, Indiana, a Welcoming Congregation do covenant:

  • To recognize and embrace human diversity, thereby affirming, defending and promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every human being.
  • To provide an intergenerational religious community of loving support and understanding which fosters personal and spiritual growth through worship, education, and fellowship.
  • To value the gifts brought by children and youth and to accept a special responsibility for their nurture, guidance and support. To cultivate community and leadership in young adults through campus and young adult ministries.
  • To uphold the liberal religious tradition which engages in a continuing search for truth, freely questioning and challenging old assumptions, while remembering our Unitarian and Universalist heritage and drawing on all religions, scientific discoveries, and other sources.
  • To recognize and accept stewardship for the interdependent system that includes all living things.
  • To engage in active efforts in behalf of justice, love, and truth.
  • To accept responsibility for promoting active outreach and sharing our Unitarian Universalist ideals with the campus, community and the larger world.

Adopted by congregational vote May 1, 1994

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