For Unitarian Universalists, religion is a shared spiritual journey. Instead of having a specific set of religious beliefs, we seek and celebrate spiritual growth, increased wisdom, strength of character, gifts of insight, understanding, inner and outer peace, courage, patience and compassion in whatever way these things come to change and heal us. We are one of more than a thousand congregations in the United States and Canada guided by the seven UU principles stated below. We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to 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.