Acceptance and Encouragement: Probing the UU Principles
Worship Leader: Joyce Tischler
Principle # 3 of our seven Unitarian Universalist Principles reads as follows:

“Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations”

Is this so general as to be meaningless? Hardly. The Unitarian Universalist Principles are signposts pointing us toward a profound appreciation of what it means to be UU. The Principles demand much of us. Our inherent differences require us to practice acceptance of each other and to open our congregation to greater diversity. Yet, what do we mean by “acceptance” and “encouragement to spiritual growth?” Come. Delve deeply. Help each other to understand how this Principle plays out in our lives. (This is a participatory service)