Last Updated: October 01, 2011

 

Review of the Current Statement of Principles & Sources

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at statement@cuc.ca before submitting this form.

 

 

 
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  Congregation
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#1. How does your congregation use the current Statement of Principles & Sources?
  Yes No Don't
Know
1. Our congregation includes or refers to the Principles & Sources in its by-laws.    
2. Our congregation includes or refers to the Principles & Sources in its Mission Statement (either in full or abbreviated).  
3. Our congregation has the Principles & Sources displayed in the building's lobby or sanctuary.    
4. Our congregation prints the Principles & Sources in the Orders of Service.  
5. Our congregation has put a copy of / link to the Principles & Sources on its website.  
6. Our minister has done a sermon series based on the Principles & Sources.  
7. Our congregation has developed curricula based on the Principles & Sources for adult Lifespan Learning.  
8. Our congregation has developed curricula based on the Principles & Sources for children's religious education.  
9. Our Board has created ground rules for discussion based on the Principles & Sources.  
 

Probably Once or Twice

 Several Times Never Don't Know
10. Our congregation uses the Principles & Sources as an arbiter in making decisions.  
11. Our congregation quotes at least one Principle when making a public statement on social justice.  

 

#2. What other ways does your congregation use the Statement of Principles & Sources?
 

 

#3. How have you yourself used the Statement of Principles & Sources?

 

 Probably Once
or Twice		 Several Times Never Don't Know

1.

 When I'm in a challenging ethical situation, I consider the Principles & Sources when I'm trying to
figure out what to do.		  

2.

 When I am finding it difficult to describe my religion for myself, I look at this statement.  

3.

 If someone asks me who we are, I hand him/her a wallet card with the Principles & Sources on it.  

 

 Yes No

4.

 I feel I can go to any congregation and know that we have something in common.  

 

#4. What other uses do you yourself have for the Statement of Principles & Sources?
 

 

#5. Current Principles
  Text I like this just as
it is		 If it were
up to me,
I would
omit this		 I would find this more relevant
if it was reworded		 Comments

(If you have a suggested rewording, please include it here.)
T. The Principles and Sources of Our Religious Faith  
P. We, the member congregations of the Canadian Unitarian Council, covenant to affirm and promote:  
1. · the inherent worth and dignity of every person;  
2. · justice, equity, and compassion in human relations;  
3. · acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;  
4. · a free and responsible search for truth and meaning;  
5. · the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;  
6. · the goal of world community with
peace, liberty, and justice for all;		  
7. · respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.  

 

#6. If you were to add another Principle(s), what would it be?
 

 

#7. Current Sources
  Text I like this just as
it is		 If it were
up to me,
I would
omit this		 I would find this more relevant
if it was reworded		 Comments

(If you have a suggested rewording, please include it here.)
P. The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:  
1. · 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;		  
2. · 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; 		 
3. · wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;  
4. · Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbours as ourselves;  
5. · 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; 		 
6. · spiritual teachings of Earth-centred traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.  

 

#8. If you were to add another Source(s), what would it be?
 

 

 

#9. Covenant
The Statement of Principles & Purposes closes with this covenant: I like this just as
it is		 If it were
up to me,
I would
omit this		 I would find this more relevant
if it was reworded		 Comments

(If you have a suggested rewording, please include it here.)
Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles 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.  

 

#10. Overall Comments

 

Please provide any overall comments you have regarding the Principles, Sources, or their use.
 

 

 

 

Thank you!