Covenant of Good Relations [1]
Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists
Purpose
To provide principles
and practices (guidance) of how we wish to treat one another.
Principles
We, the Sugarloaf
Congregation, in the spirit of community, covenant to create a joyful community
founded in love and caring, accepting of who we are while supporting each
other’s growth, and in which each member feels as secure and as free as
possible to be engaged, honest and vulnerable.
To this end we each are
responsible for:
Respecting and appreciating each other’s
Inherent
worth and dignity
Beliefs,
opinions and viewpoints
Abilities,
limits and needs
Time,
privacy and feelings
Acting in ways to promote
Joy,
hope and healing
Integrity
and trust; ensuring respectful resolutions to disputes or complaints
Honest
and productive communications in a kind and sharing environment
Appreciation
of all efforts – big or small
Opportunities
for growth
Moral character
Honoring and valuing
The
congregation and its children
UU
principles and practices
The SCUU Mission Statement
Differing
opinions, ideas and their open examination
Our
diversity and commitments
The
serious and the humorous (fun and CHOCOLATE)
Guidance – Through
Practicing
conscious gentleness in all physical and
verbal interactions, speak to inform not to manipulate
Honoring our time together by being present for the start
of meetings, using careful listening techniques and the democratic process as
we strive for consensus
Honoring our time apart by ending meetings on time, and
when giving and fulfilling requests for information or action
Communicating our feelings with “I” statements
Respecting others by challenging ideas and not people
Respecting Each other’s confidentialities, emotional and
physical boundaries, and freedom to choose steps in their personal or spiritual
journey
Settling differences directly with the person involved,
while staying in relationship, assuming good intentions and keeping an open
heart
Working
Together to keep our children
safe
Following this covenant in times of turmoil and
tranquility
Stretching our boundaries of forgiveness
Celebrating
and sharing our life experiences
Supporting one another in times of need
Welcoming
all, especially visitors
and guests
[1] SCUU Covenant version of
May 19, 2005, formally adopted May 31, 2009, by a motion of the Congregation,
to wit: “Resolved, that the
Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists accepts the Covenant of Good
Relations of May 19, 2005 as the source of principles and practices guiding
interpersonal relations, to be reaffirmed or revised at next year’s annual Congregational
Meeting.” Covenant of Good
Relations revised and affirmed at May 19, 2013 Congregational Meeting. Covenant of Good Relations revised and affirmed at May 18, 2014 Congregational Meeting.
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