Unitarian Universalist Church West

Unitarian Universalist Church West Global Ends

Global Ends describe broad goals or visions -- they tell us the kind of church we aspire to be and are in the process of becoming.  The Global Ends below, and the summary statement that precedes them, were finalized by the UU Church West Board of Trustees on March 24, 2011. 

Come as you are – leave inspired!

At UUCW we welcome you into a caring spiritual community where you are free to seek your own truth.  Together we grow through uplifting worship, learn from many kinds of wisdom, and work to build a better world.  Join us!

Global Ends for an Inspiring Church

Caring Community

We experience warmth, hospitality, welcome and support.  Our religious community fosters meaningful and respectful relationships among people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. Our welcome reaches beyond the congregation to include people from all walks of life.

Uplifting Worship

We connect with a larger meaning and purpose in our worship services.  Our worship life is diverse, joyful, multigenerational, and personal; it involves our hearts, minds, spirits and bodies, and inspires us to reach for our best selves. 

Building a Better World

We work actively to eliminate oppression and create a sustainable, just, peaceful and compassionate world in partnership with other organizations and congregations, as well as among ourselves.  Our worship, spiritual life and caring community encourage and equip us to do this work.  We share the good news of our faith and promote Unitarian Universalism in our wider community.

Growing Spiritually From Many Kinds of Wisdom

We are encouraged to seek our own spiritual truths.  Our lives are enriched by learning our Unitarian Universalist faith and practices.  We grow by sharing ideas from wisdom both sacred and secular.

Sharing Ministry

We embrace an ethic of service through our shared ministry.  We joyfully answer the call to minister to one another and to the world, and we engage in shared leadership of our congregation.

Embracing Responsible Stewardship

We share our time, talents and money generously to care for our church and its staff and facilities and for causes beyond our congregation that help us live our values.

UUCW Mission

Unitarian Universalist Church West is a congregation of adults, youth, and children diverse in identity and beliefs. We strive for honest, caring relationships that inspire and enable spiritual and ethical growth. We promote religious freedom and engage in a shared search for personal and collective meaning. We serve our larger community and wider world by practicing compassion and working for justice. Adopted by the Board of Trustees March 15, 2007

UUCW Vision: 2012

The following statement is part of our Vision 2012 Long Range Plan, crafted in 2007. Working together, we the members of Unitarian Universalist Church West will:

• Provide a broader spectrum of opportunities for personal and spiritual growth;
• Nurture deeper connections with one another;
• Expand our congregation’s presence in the larger community through bold communication and courageous action for a just and sustainable world;
• Develop responsible stewardship that provides staffing, facilities, and finances to carry out our mission; and
• Enrich our church community through growth in diversity and membership.