| Description of the Core Value Process |
| Core
Value |
Rationale (Why) |
Organizational Actions |
Behavior (Actions) |
| Transformation |
| We actively
evolve into our highest and best expression of Being.
|
As
we transform individually, we inspire transformation
in our community and the world. |
UCOL
offers a wide variety of classes and programs to encourage
personal transformation in our spiritual community. |
I
actively particpate in classes and other small groups
that support my transformation. |
| UCOL
Sunday services inspire transformation through prayer,
meditation, uplifting and diverse music and lessons. |
I
attend services and actively support the UCOL vision
and mission. |
| UCOL
leadership models and encourages the practice of
the five Unity Principles. |
I
use Unity Principles in my daily life. |
| UCOL
moves towards greater sustainability of the environment
through our decisions, use of resources and classes. |
I
consciously make choices in my daily life that protect
the earth. |
| |
| Love |
We
recognize and embrace the Divinity in all.
|
Love
is who we are and expands as we express it. |
UCOL
designates a time during Sunday services to greet
one another with a handshake or a hug. |
I
consciously choose to make a heart connection in
all my interactions. |
| UCOL
leadership models the respect of all people wherever
they are on their path through loving words and actions. |
I
always look for the good in others and speak well
of them. |
| UCOL
provides opportunities to express Love through service
to each other and the community. |
I
act with loving kindness and compassion toward myself
and others. |
| UCOL
ushers and greeters identify and welcome first timers
and offer them a welcome packet which includes a
name badge and a recording of a service. |
I
give my time and resources for the highest good of
my community and the world. |
| |
| Joy |
| With
playful expression, we celebrate Life. |
We
are creative and joy-filled children of God. |
UCOL
Youth Education fosters and encourages the joyful,
creative expression of our children through age appropriate
curriculum and activities. |
I
laugh and play in childlike wonder. |
| UCOL
hosts musicians who inspire joy, laughter, hand clapping,
singing and dancing. |
I
actively express creativity in my life. |
| UCOL
hosts speakers and seminars to enhance congregant's
ability to express creativity, lightness and joy. |
I
joyfully connect with others in fellowship. |
| |
| Authentic |
We
act with honesty, openness and integrity. |
When
we live authentically, we experience wholeness and
harmony. |
UCOL
leadership encourages a diverse community by using
inclusive language -- thereby, providing a safe
environment for each person to awaken to whom they
have come here to be. |
I resolve disagreements by speaking lovingly, openly
and directly to those with whom I have conflict. |
| UCOL
leaders fulfill their responsibilities with integrity,
respect and commitment. |
I
know a greater expression of my authentic self through
my daily spiritual practice. |
| UCOL
Board of Trustees are transparent, welcome input
from everyone and communicate decisions to the congregation
in a timely manner. |
I
fulfill my responsibilities to myself, others and
the planet with integrity, respect and commitment. |
| |
| Spirit
Guided |
| We
turn within for wisdom and understanding. |
When
we are Spirit guided, we know and live the Truth. |
UCOL teaches spiritual principles and practices such
as prayer and meditation to cultivate communion with
Spirit. |
I
trust in Spirit and am open to change manifesting
in me. |
| UCOL,
trusting in Divine Love, opens all gatherings with
prayer. |
I
appreciate life daily and experience Spirit's unconditional
love through a practice of gratitude. |
| UCOL
Board of Trustees sits in the silence before making
major decisions. |
I
open myself to Spirit through prayer and meditation. |
