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Welcoming LGBTQ

Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Fellowship: Who We Are

We are young and old, straight and gay, able-bodied and not, and diverse in color, ethnicity, and class. We walk varied spiritual paths to find meaning and purpose in our lives, but we are united in our belief in the worth and dignity of all people, and the obligation to express our faith through acts of justice and compassion. We are listed by the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) as one of their emerging congregations.

We come together in friendship and caring to support one another through the many changes of our lives, to give and receive love and hope along the way. We hope you'll join us as we create a diverse, spirit-growing, justice-seeking community that is true to our ideals

There are seven principles that Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote:

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.

"Our faith is not interested in saving your soul -- we're here to help you unfold the awesome soul you already have." - Andrea Lerner, District Executive, Metro New York

Unitarian Universalism (UU) draws from many sources:

Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;

Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;

Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;

Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;

Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit;

Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

These principles and sources of faith are the backbones of our religious community.

Love is the doctrine of this church.
The quest of truth is its sacrament
And service is its prayer.
To dwell together in peace;
To seek knowledge in freedom;
To serve humankind in fellowship;
Thus do we covenant with each other.

Interested in what we as a congregation have done in our first few years? You might like to see our bullet-point history.