Hands-on Religion

The Unitarian Universalist Principles Expressed with Hands

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Uphold our Principles

Uphold Our Principles

Introduction

The chalice of our hands lifts our communal Spirit and shape our heaven.

 

Imbalance Begets Balance

Imbalance Begets Balance

Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations.

Interpretation: We are joined hand to hand in balencing our lives.

 

Weaving a Life

Weaving a Life

Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Interpretation: With the strands of life woven in each cell, we are a tapestry through time.

 

Helping Hands

Helping Hand

Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person.

Interpretation: Is heaven a place where no one needs help; or a place where everyone helps anyone?

 

United by Choice

Untited by Choice

Principle: The rights of conscience and the use of democratic processes.

Interpretation: By voting on a choice we share an opposition.

Build Community

Build Community

Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

Interpretation: Fellowship, friendliness, diversity, and agreement expressed by shaking hands.

Finding Spirit

Finding Spirit

Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growth.

Interpretation: Prayer and meditation are but two ways to grow spirit.

 

 

Step towards Freedom

Step towards Freedom

Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

Interpretation: Perhaps learning to walk is the greatest step we take toward a free exploration of our world. As we move toward places unknown; we moved away from our mother's security.

 

Artist's Meditation Reflection