About
Who We Are
In this church we do not ask everyone to look the same, think the same, believe the same thing, or identify in the same way. What we do ask is that we respect the worth of dignity of each individual in our words, our deeds, and our actions. Unitarian Universalism lifts up the believer rather than the belief. All who believe in the power of love are welcome here.
What We Do
We gather together to be in peace,
to seek knowledge and understanding through love,
and to help one another.
What We Believe
There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations 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.
Unitarian Universalism (UU) draws from many sources:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
These principles and sources of faith are the backbone of our religious community.
Our Mission
The Barre Universalist Church will provide a loving caring community which honors, celebrates and defends the diversity of Creation; nurtures spiritual and personal growth; and encourages its members and friends to commit their time, talent, and treasure to serve others.
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Church History
