Values In Action

Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert

Values In Action

There are seven principles which 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.

We seek to ally our church with organizations in keeping with these principles. We regularly have speakers from such organizations and every other month designate fifty percent of the Sunday offering to one of them.
Some current examples:

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Other Ongoing Efforts:

INTERNATIONAL:
Many UUCOD members belong to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, an affiliated but independent organization devoted to social justice issues around the world.

We participate in the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Coffee Project by serving
Equal Exchange Fairly Traded
coffee, tea and cocoa
for coffee hour
after Sunday Services
and at church-sponsored social events.

LOCAL: OASIS SCHOOL, Coachella.
During the school year, members bring canned goods, clothing and household goods to the church basket each Sunday and Vivian Penniman, long-time member of the Social Action committee, takes them to the school for distribution to migrant families. At Christmas, gifts are provided for several families identified by the school. In the Spring, a book drive results in a new book for each child in one or more classes.

Mary Lou and John Gathings & 6th Grade Class

The Gathings at Oasis School April 2008

Oasis School Book Fiesta, April 2008

Creating a Spiritual Oasis

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of this Church is to provide an atmosphere of acceptance
in which we acknowledge our individuality
while seeking spiritual and intellectual growth
and working for social justice.

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We are a Welcoming Congregation