OUR COVENANT
We, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Cookeville family, establish this covenant, rooted in our shared values, to ensure those values are upheld. These are the promises we make to each other regarding how we are to be when we are together.
I value Community, therefore I promise to
use criticism rarely, constructively and kindly
maintain teamwork and cooperation be engaged with others in a positive way
be respectful and empathetic of each other even in disagreement
support the church with my time as I am able
take responsibility for advancing the goals of the community
share the uplifting message of our Congregation
provide a spiritually nurturing environment
focus on the intent of our actions and less on rigid rule enforcement
not tolerate destructive or dangerous behavior
I value Diversity, therefore I promise to
be welcoming and inclusive
be open to the ideas of others
treat everyone with compassion, tolerance and respect
be sensitive and caring toward others
be respectful and empathetic of the differing beliefs of others
support individuality
let others do things differently
I value a Hopeful Outlook, therefore I promise to
share joy with others
maintain an uplifting atmosphere with fun, love and laughter
represent the Congregation in a positive light
address sorrows with sensitivity and caring
I value Honesty, Compassion, Respect and Courage, therefore I promise to
listen carefully and thoughtfully to others
speak directly, truthfully and respectfully to others when in disagreement
delay judgment of situations and people that annoy me
revise this covenant when it no longer supports our shared values
call each other back to covenant when we stray from our promises.
These values we carry in our hearts.