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CUUC Covenant
(Approved November 2009)

As members and friends of Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church, we come together with open minds and open hearts as we grow individually and support one another on our spiritual journeys.

We respect diverse opinions and honor our differences as we seek meaningful connections through our shared values of acceptance and compassion.

This is our living covenant, the path we walk together with humility and with love.


CUUC Opening Affirmation

Compassion is the teaching of this congregation
the quest for truth a sacrament
and service in love our prayer.
To dwell together in peace
to seek knowledge in freedom
to nurture the web of life and humanity's place within it
this we affirm in a spirit of love and unity.


Mission Statement

Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church provides a religious home where we can follow our own spiritual paths together. We seek to transform ourselves and the larger community by living lives of integrity, service and love.

Approved by the Congregation, February 7, 2010
 


UU Principles

We, the a member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:

  1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

  2. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

  3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

  4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

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

  6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

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

The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:

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;

Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;

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

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

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.

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.

Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.


Articles of Incorporation

CUUC Amended Articles of Incorporation, last amended on May 21, 2006.

Download HERE in PDF format.


CUUC Bylaws

The Bylaws of Columbine Unitarian Universalist Church were last amended on May 21, 2006.

Download them HERE in PDF format.


Policies

CUUC Communication Policies
Approved January 13, 2009: Download the PDF

CUUC Sanctuary Sales & Fundraising Policy
The Board has established a policy for outside fundraising and sales in our Sanctuary. We ask that there be no sales or fundraising at our Services or in the Sunday Order of Service or in the Sanctuary for any organizations other than CUUC, the greater UU community, projects initiated by the Interfaith Community Services Committee, or sales pre-approved by the Board. For any other fundraising, we have provided an Outside Fundraising bulletin board on the back wall of the Sanctuary, and ask that individuals use the Community Room spaces for any sales or displays.

Members and pledging friends may submit sales related announcements for the church newsletter. Thank you for your cooperation Please direct questions to the CUUC Board of Trustees.


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