The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley (UUCGV) encourages spiritual exploration and growth. We recognize the unity of religious ideals in the search for truth and common ground. We seek fairness in our relationships and justice in the larger community.
Virtual Worship Services are held Sundays at 10:30am
As a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we covenant to affirm and promote:
UUCGV Covenant of Right Relations
Each of us, as members of this Beloved Community, do covenant:
- 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 congregation;
- 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 interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
UUCGV Covenant of Right Relations
Each of us, as members of this Beloved Community, do covenant:
- to live as a caring community, actively supporting each other in our spiritual values as expressed in our UU principles and sources of faith;
- to work together respectfully, remaining honest and direct in our communication in order to draw wisdom from both our commonalities and our diversities;
- to share our gifts generously in order to contribute to the development and growth of our community;
- to live, teach and demonstrate our UU tradition so that we pass a rich inheritance into the caring hands of future generations;
- to express sincere appreciation for each other as we recognize our human fallibility, while maintaining a sense of humor as we live through both difficult and joyous times together.
From Our Minister, Reverend Wendy Jones
What we call the beginning is often the end. And to make an end is to make a beginning. The end is where we start from.
—T. S. ELIOT “Little Gidding,” from Four Quartets
—T. S. ELIOT “Little Gidding,” from Four Quartets
We welcome you here . . . .
No matter your age, your size, or how you speak – you are welcome here.
No matter the color of your skin, your hair, or your eyes – you are welcome here.
No matter whom you love, or how your family is composed – you are welcome here.
Whether your ability to contribute comes in the form of time, talent or treasure – you are welcome here.
No matter how you express your gender identity, or whatever your abilities – you are welcome here.
Whether you come with laughter in your heart or tears - you are welcome here.
Come with an open mind, a loving heart, and willing hands – you are welcome here!
These are the words we speak every Sunday from the podium, but in my mind they are meant to be so much more. These are
intentional and thoughtful words designed to offer deep welcome.
There is a process of welcome. True welcome moves from allowing, to tolerating, to accepting, to embracing, to belonging.
Welcoming becomes belonging when the words and the actions move to a deeper level of connection.Sometimes it takes a while, and sometimes you walk into a place and just know that you belong.
But . . . . you will not belong if you do not feel welcome.
So, we start with that. We welcome you here!!!!
No matter your age, your size, or how you speak – you are welcome here.
No matter the color of your skin, your hair, or your eyes – you are welcome here.
No matter whom you love, or how your family is composed – you are welcome here.
Whether your ability to contribute comes in the form of time, talent or treasure – you are welcome here.
No matter how you express your gender identity, or whatever your abilities – you are welcome here.
Whether you come with laughter in your heart or tears - you are welcome here.
Come with an open mind, a loving heart, and willing hands – you are welcome here!
These are the words we speak every Sunday from the podium, but in my mind they are meant to be so much more. These are
intentional and thoughtful words designed to offer deep welcome.
There is a process of welcome. True welcome moves from allowing, to tolerating, to accepting, to embracing, to belonging.
Welcoming becomes belonging when the words and the actions move to a deeper level of connection.Sometimes it takes a while, and sometimes you walk into a place and just know that you belong.
But . . . . you will not belong if you do not feel welcome.
So, we start with that. We welcome you here!!!!