This page is provided to give definitions and explanation for terms and concepts that relate to our church and Unitarian Universalism.
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Chalice - The chalice is both the symbol of our denomination and a key element in our worship services. Our chalice, pictured, is unique to our congregation as are many others. At the beginning of services we light a chalice to symbolize the on going light of truth and mark the main content of worship.
Hans Deutsch, an Austrian artist, first brought together the chalice and the flame as a Unitarian symbol during his work with the Unitarian Service Committee during World War II. To Deutsch, the image had connotations of sacrifice and love. Unitarian Universalists today have many different interpretations of the image. To many, the cup represents religious community, while the flame represents ideas including the sacrificial flame, the flame of the spirit, and more. (from UUA site)
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Principles - There are seven principles that we Unitarian Universalists 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.
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