Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley

COMMUNITY SOCIAL JUSTICE CONNECTION WORSHIP INSPIRATION

We gather in love and fellowship to worship, foster spiritual growth,
serve humanity, and to understand ourselves and our universe.
970-351-6751 | 929 15th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
Online Sunday Service 10 a.m. on YouTube

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What Guides of Shared Spiritual Journey? Seven Principles. Six Sources.

Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these Principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality

1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Our “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from sources as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience. These are the six sources our congregations affirm and promote:

1st Source: 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;

2nd Source: Words and deeds of prophetic people which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;

3rd Source: Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;

4th Source: Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;

5th Source: 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;

6th Source: Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

Recent Public Witness Work by UUCG

We believe that our values and faith are expressed on Sundays in services and every other day of the week. In a long tradition of Unitarian and Universalist fore-bearers, we seek to carry our faith into the the public square as well. Standing up for justice is an important part of being a Unitarian Universalist.

From the UUCG BOT in response to COVID 19

Dear members and Friends,
COVID-19 has finally come to Weld County, and the UUCG Board of
Trustees would like to inform you of our response. We are monitoring
the situation closely and doing our best to implement public health and
CDC recommendations.

Here are some basic guideline

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
If you use a mask do not take it off and keep your hands away from your face, nose, and mouth.
Cover your sneeze and wash immediately, as well as after a cough.
Regularly disinfect doorknobs and key boards.
Hand sanitizer should be kept on hand.
Stay home if you are sick.

Now is the time to utilize non-contact greetings. You may wish to
meet up through Zoom, Skype, or other online features or set up a
time to call each other.

We will continue to try and follow the best practices recommended by
  health authorities. And remember, we are NOT a health authority, but
  rather we are trying to share recommendations to help us reduce the
  potential for the spreading of the virus. This may mean suspending
  gatherings or other events, but we will let you know as soon as we know,
if that will be necessary.

  We will be sending out information electronically as it becomes available
  and will post information on the church doors, as well as our website.
Please watch our website for further information or visit the following:

Weld County Health Department

Unitarian Universalist Association

Our Minister Reverend Aaron Norris

Reverend Aaron Norris holds a masters from the Iliff School of Theology, a Juris Doctorate from the Sturm College of Law, a Masters in International Relations from the Korbel School at the University of Denver, and a Bachelors in Creative Writing from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He was ordained by the First Universalist Church of Denver where he served as Assistant Minister. He is a father, a beer brewer, a lover of good jokes, and a student of popular culture. He is available by appointment at calendly.com/revaaron.

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