Sunday, Jan. 29th
11:00 AM
Guest Minister: Rev. Allen Wells
SACRED ECONOMICS
Rev. Wells notes, “Our economic system is driven by values contrary to those that many of us hold dear. I would like to pose some idealistic questions about our economy from the perspective of an economic dummy, and propose some new possibilities from a sacred perspective--relying upon the wisdom of the Dalai Lama, who has described himself as a Buddhist Marxist.”
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LUUF RATIFIES KEY STATEMENTS TO CONVEY THE CONGREGATION'S IDENTITY AND GOALS
At the June 12th Annual Membership General Meeting, LUUF members unanimously passed resolutions to adopt these defining declarations about our Fellowship:
MISSION STATEMENT
LUUF’s mission is to seek and share the light of truth through the warmth of love in community as we work in behalf of our commitment to peace.
We accomplish our mission by
* Building a UU community that empowers our fellowship creating lay-led clergy
* Promoting, embracing, nurturing our UU principles and traditions in our relationships with one another, our communities and the world at large
* Welcoming and honoring diversity, and
* Promoting peace and social justice at home and abroad by serving with compassion and commitment
VISION STATEMENT
LUUF’s vision is to build a spiritual community devoted to peace, social justice, the environment and philanthropy guided by our UU principles and traditions. LUUF will strive to provide spiritual guidance and growth for all generations and welcome and honor diversity. We work toward becoming a conscientious community with a progressive voice.
COVENANT
We will:
* Speak the truth with love and kindness
* Listen deeply without interruption
* Trust in good faith and intention, and speak well of one another
* Take responsibility to create a community of encouragement, compassion and hospitality
* Respect differences in belief, age, race, gender, sexual orientation and personality
* Support the congregation, its activities, and the care-taking of the Fellowship with our time, talent and treasure
* Make decisions democratically
* Include spiritual practices in all Fellowship meetings