The UU Principles
There are seven principles that the UU community affirms and promotes. People from all walks of life and all different belief systems have found common ground in these shared wisdoms.
- 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.
Why Being a UU Youth is Really Cool
You don't have to be an expert on the world to realize that youth don't have a whole lot of power or control over their own lives in a lot of cultures and in many religions, but being a UU is different. As Unitarian Universalists, we strive to accept the inherent worth and dignity of every person and that includes youth. In BC we are incredibly lucky because we have an amazing support network of adult allies who believe in the power of youth to take control of their own affairs, to mentor each other, and take a ministry position on a greater scale. Through youth empowerment we have seen young people take the lead in creating intentional community, where radical inclusivity is the norm, and worship is deep and powerful. Being a UU youth, you have the opportunity to have deep intellectual and spiritual experiences, shared with like minded individuals in places like church, youth group, conferences, trainings, or even on your own. As a UU you have the chance to ask those unanswerable questions and with a bit of guidance and reflection find your own answers, find your own truth and meaning, and live up to your own values and beliefs. UU's are not here to tell you what to believe, but rather to actually converse with you about what you think the world is all about and what you think is most important. UU youth have a head start on developing themselves organically as mature and respectful adults who value diversity and spirituality in a way not many youth do. The BC YAC is here to support you in beginning that life long journey of figuring out who you are.