UUCB Covenant of Right Relations

We covenant to build a religious community guided by love and sustained by respectful relationships. Believing that building healthy relationships is a spiritual practice, we aim to listen appreciatively, speak with care, express gratitude, honor our differences, and assume good intentions. We endeavor to communicate directly, honestly, and compassionately, particularly when we are in conflict. When we hurt one another, we will try to forgive, make amends and reconnect in a spirit of love. In celebration of the common purpose that unites us, we will do our best to abide by this covenant.

This all-church Covenant was adopted unanimously by the congregation at the Annual Congregational Meeting on May 20, 2007.

For more information, please see the topics below that were included in a workshop on September 24, 2006 led by the UUCB Covenanting Project Team:

• Historical Overview
• Definition of a Covenant
• Existing Covenants: Statements and Samples
•    Covenant of the UUCB Council
•    Covenant of Numinous Circle
•    Covenant of UUCB Staff
• How to Get Started