Vision, Mission, Covenant
We are the Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation (NUUC) of Loveland, Colorado—a church of open minds, helping hands, loving hearts, gutsy creativity, and feet that walk our talk. We have been a voice for spiritual growth, free thought, and loving action in Loveland since 2000. Visitors, friends, and members come from Loveland and the surrounding areas across Northern Colorado.
Our Vision: Our vision is to radiate love, peace, and justice.
Our Mission: The Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation fosters a beloved community that celebrates diversity, strives for peace and justice, acts mindfully for the good of the planet, and inspires spiritual growth through a free and loving search for truth and meaning.
Our Covenant: We, the members of Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, covenant together to uphold these values:
- Acceptance of and respect for each other
- Empathy and compassion toward each other
- Honesty and trust in our relationships
- Healthy, respectful communication with each other
Taken together these values inform our democratic governance. We strive to embody our shared values in our interactions within our community and in our personal lives by committing to the practice of:
- Valuing
everyone equally - Cherishing,
protecting and educating our children - Creating
and promoting a safe and trusting environment that allows us to learn from our
differences and challenge each other with love - Encouraging,
supporting and empowering one another in our personal journeys and in our
common UU goals - Investing
our best selves by using our time and talents to share in the work of the
congregation - Accepting
responsibility and accountability for our words and actions - Acknowledging
and resolving conflict in a spirit of mutual respect and fairness - Fostering
authentic connections with each other through love, laughter, praise, goodwill
and action