UU communities have a unique role to play in this time – unique amongst spiritual communities, we offer belonging regardless of belief. Belonging to a UU community isn’t predicated on sharing a theology, or an allegiance to one sacred text, to a dogma, to a creed. It does, however, require commitment to our UU principles, including the 3rd principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.

Acceptance, but also encouragement to growth, are in some tension with each other, but ideally they represent the two poles of belonging in a spiritual community. In this service, we’ll explore the question of how we get the balance right, and how we come back into relationship when we get it wrong.Today’s service will include a New Members’ ceremony!