Principles

Sources of Inspiration

Community & Service

Worship & Personal Faith Development

Our Denomination     & History

Social Action

Life Skills

1.1 Be committed to upholding the 7 UU principles including appreciating the inherent dignity and worth of every human being.

2.1 Understand the role of the sources of inspiration in the development of our faith.

3.1 Learn the skills necessary to live in a diverse community including service, conflict resolution, caring, relationship building, compassion, and acceptance.

4.1 Be knowledgeable of different forms of worship.

5.1 Be familiar with and able to articulate the history and development of Unitarianism.

6.1 Know how to organize and lead a social action project. Experiment with the skills needed to build and sustain a social action movement.

7.1 Learn how to work in groups including conflict resolution, getting to consensus, Roberts Rules of Order, chairing a meeting, etc.

1.2 Understand the importance of justice, equality and compassion in human relations.

2.2 Experience the transcending mystery and wonder which moves us to a renewal of spirit. Appreciate the role of art, music, literature, science and history as they relate to our sources of inspiration.

3.2 Be committed to service within our church community and understand the role that service and lay leaders play in the daily life of our church.

4.2 Understand the role of worship in the UU congregation. Know how to organize and lead a worship service.

5.2 Be familiar with and able to articulate the history and development of Universalism.

6.2 Be familiar with the different types of social action activities and organizations in our local area and the larger world.

7.2 Be exposed to and know how to work with people who are different from you including those you disagree with or don’t understand.

1.3 Advocate for the importance of acceptance of one another and encouragement for spiritual growth in our congregations.

2.3 Be familiar with the words and deeds of prophetic women and men that challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil.

3.3 Be familiar with our local community and demonstrate commitment to service within the city of Detroit.

4.3 Develop ones own sense and style of worship.

5.3 Be able to explain the how Unitarian Universalism emerged from two separate denominations and how it has changed and grown since.

6.3 Participate in at least 5 social action projects including serving people who are different religion from oneself, those who are differently-abled, socially oppressed or marginalized, of a different age group, and who are economically disadvantaged.

7.3 Have a sense of what kind of career and life you want to live including your personal ethics and what your goals and dreams are and how you might accomplish them.

1.4 Understand the importance of engaging in a free and responsible search for truth and meaning – both individually and collectively.

2.4 Understand the impact of wisdom from the world’s religions on the development of Unitarian Universalism.

3.4 Know how to organize and carry out service learning projects. Experiment with building and sustaining a project.

4.4 Understand the role of music, prayer, mediation, and sacred scripture in worship. Be experienced with varying forms of spiritual disciplines including dance, fasting, meditation, silence, and chanting.

5.4 Understand the role that Unitarian Universalists have played in social movements throughout history.

6.4 Be able to think critically about important social issues in our church, local community, state, nation and world.

7.4 Have the practical skills to live happily and responsibly as a young adult in areas such as finances, health, home life, career, personal choices, college, sexuality, etc.

1.5 Be able to explain the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.

2.5 Be familiar with Islamic, Jewish and Christian Scripture and teachings.

3.5 Demonstrate commitment to community service on a regional, national and international level.

4.5 Know the differences between our faith and others; be able to share the principles of Unitarian Universalism with others.

5.5 Know about the differences and similarities between our denomination and Unitarians, Universalists and Unitarian Universalists in other countries.

6.5 Learn a variety of advocacy tools (eg letter writing campaigns) and how to apply them in different domains of practice (eg, local policy advocacy)

7.5 Know how to have fun. Have a strong sense of the personal interests, hobbies, strengths, and talents that make us uniquely special individuals.

1.6 Advocate for the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

2.6 Identify and appreciate Humanist teachings that counsel us to heed the guidance of reason.

3.6 Complete at least seven community service projects that are reflective of UU principles.

4.6 Understand and be able to explain basic theological concepts and how they relate to our daily lives.

5.6 Be familiar with the different organizations and bodies within our denomination.

6.6 Learn about and participate in UU social action on a local, regional, national or international level.

7.6 Be able to build strong relationships with friends, family members, church family, etc.

1.7 Respect the interdependent web of all existence of which we are part.

2.7 Recognize and integrate spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life.

3.7 Be familiar with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and complete at least one project which is connected to their current work.

4.7 Create and live out a personal statement of faith.

5.7 Participate in the larger life of our denomination in some significant way.

6.7 Be able to articulate the relationship between social action and UU principles. Be familiar with UU’s who have made major contributions through social action.

7.7 Have a strong sense of what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist adult and how you will express your faith during adulthood.