Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission Statement
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Petoskey exists to offer an open, tolerant, religious community to nurture spiritual growth and to value diversity.
Our Vision
We are an established religious fellowship providing an atmosphere conducive to spiritual growth, finding and refining personal paths. We are a diverse group that promotes improved quality of life through social action, community outreach and environmental awareness.
Our Shared Values
Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. The values we share include all the following, which we hold as inseparable and deeply interconnected:
- Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
- Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
- Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
- Transformation: A living tradition adapts to changing world and supports individuals in their growth and the deepening of their understanding.
- Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
- Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.