Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote Shared Values, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. Like with the former Principles, the Shared Values “are not dogma or doctrine, but rather a guide for those of us who choose to join and participate in Unitarian Universalist religious communities.”

As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant, congregation-to-congregation and through our Association, to support and assist one another in our ministries. We draw from our heritages of freedom, reason, hope, and courage, building on the foundation of love.

Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. We are accountable to one another for doing the work of living our shared values through the spiritual discipline of Love.
Inseparable from one another, these shared values are:

• Interdependence. We honor the interdependent web of all existence. With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it.
  • We covenant to protect Earth and all beings from exploitation. We will create and nurture sustainable relationships of care and respect, mutuality and justice. We will work to repair harm and damaged relationships.
• Pluralism. We celebrate that we are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
  • We covenant to learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We embrace our differences and commonalities with Love, curiosity, and respect.
• Justice. We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all thrive.
  • We covenant to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions within our congregations, our Association, and society at large.
• Transformation. We adapt to the changing world.
  • We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.
• Generosity. We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
  • We covenant to freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.
• Equity. We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
  • We covenant to use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible and inclusive communities.

Read more about the Shared Values from the UUA here.