Covenant of Right Relations

Adopted by congregational vote on May 23, 2021

In order to live out our UU principles and respect the inherent worth and dignity of all people, we covenant to:

1. WELCOME DISCOMFORT

Learn to welcome discomfort as a source of spiritual and personal growth and an opportunity to reflect, ask, connect, expand. 

2. MANAGE CONFLICT

Identify and adhere to established mechanisms, and available procedures and resources  by which we approach and handle conflict with others, as well as leadership.

3. MAKE SPACE FOR DISAGREEMENT

Hold space for dissenting opinions, and to design meetings and agendas to allow for conflict and disagreement.

4. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY

Speak for ourselves and take responsibility for our own actions.

5. VALUE DIVERSITY

Believe our community is strong enough for different perspectives. We will look with curiosity for truths in minority views. We promise to listen thoughtfully to ideas from others, and to be conscious of and fully acknowledge others’ emotions and interests, especially if we don’t agree.

6. MOVE FORWARD TOGETHER

Forgive the mistakes that others make and that we make ourselves as we learn to address conflict and disagreement.

*We recognize this as a living, breathing document that will change and adapt as we grow together in covenant.