Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church - Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church


1500 Oak Ridge Turnpike Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37830 (865) 483-6761 (865) 481-3646 (fax) oruuc@bellsouth.net Click here for directions	Reverend Jake B. Morrill, Minister Summer Service Times: Sunday at 10:00 AM Traditional Service in June Celebration Service in July

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Welcome to Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church
Sunday, September 05 2010 @ 05:38 AM EDT

Principles

Unitarian Universalists are a diverse lot, with members from many different religious backgrounds. Our members are Christian, agnostic, Jewish, atheist, humanist, pagan, etc. But as a society we adhere to a set of beliefs :

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 congregation;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregation in our ethical and spiritual life 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.

The living tradition 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.

Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

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