Our diversity is one of our strengths. The Statement of Principles and Purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association recognizes this strength by identifying six broad sources for our shared faith. It says, "The living tradition which we share 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.
At South Church we have groups of people whose personal spiritual practices draw from some of these sources: a Buddhist meditation group, a UU Christian Communion Circle, and an Earth Based Spirituality Group. At this time we do not have a humanist group of any kind. If you are interested in helping to form a humanist based affinity group, let Rev. Roberta know.