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The Sedona UU Fellowship is one of more than 1,000 self-governing congregations belonging to the Unitarian Universalist Association.

Freedom of belief is the characteristic theme of contemporary Unitarian Universalism. We are a non-creedal church. There is no doctrinal test for membership. We have chosen a heritage that places the final authority for religious questions, not with a book, the Bible, nor with an institution, the church, but with reason and individual experience.

A Unitarian Universalist led by reason and conscience to a belief in the unique missions of Jesus may sit beside another member, similarly led, who does not believe in the existence of a personal God.

We are held together not by a creed or any statement of belief, but by our covenant:

Love is the doctrine of this church;

        the quest for truth is its sacrament

       and service is its prayer.

To dwell together in peace;

       to seek knowledge in freedom;

       to serve humanity in fellowship;

        to the end that all souls shall grow

        into harmony with the divine:

Thus do we covenant with one another.

There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote:

* The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

* Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

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

* A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

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

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

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

Unitarian Universalism (UU) 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.

These principles and sources of faith are the backbone of our religious community.

If these principles speak to you, you may wish to join our growing UUFellowship. The process is a very simple one; please speak with Reverend Paul Langston-Daley or any member of our Board. We would be delighted to welcome you to our lively and dynamic group of individuals.