We value our time together as a group and therefore:
We value our privacy and therefore:
We value each other’s contribution to our discussion and therefore:
We value face-to-face decision-making and therefore:
We value service to others and therefore:
We value our values and therefore covenant to abide by them.
We Covenant:
- To be on time and prepared
- To make every attempt to attend) and when I cannot attend, I will let someone know in advance
- To commit to this group for a one year period
- To show up - choose to be present
- To listen to what has heart and meaning
- To speak the truth without blame or judgment
- To be open, not attached, to outcomes
- To allow members to participate equally
- To endeavor to listen to others without judgment
- To respect what is said and not gossip about discussions to others
- To support each other emotionally, spiritually, and practically by sharing experiences and concerns
- To deal with the sacrifice of time, energy, and resources we give to those we care about deeply
- To commit as a group to continue to demonstrate the worth and dignity of others and our own inner grace as consistent with the mission of the church and the principles of UUA.
- To provide service to each other by keeping our group open and growing and changing