International Council of Unitarians and Universalists - Principles and Purposes

Principles and Purposes

The Preamble to the Constitution of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists reads:

We, the member groups of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists, affirming our belief in religious community based on:

  • liberty of conscience and individual thought in matters of faith,
  • the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
  • justice and compassion in human relations,
  • responsible stewardship in human relations,
  • and our commitment to democratic principles,

declare our purposes to be:

  • to serve the Infinite Spirit of Life and the human community by strengthening the worldwide Unitarian and Universalist faith,
  • to affirm the variety and richness of our living traditions,
  • to facilitate mutual support among member organizations,
  • to promote our ideals and principles around the world,
  • to provide models of liberal religious response to the human condition which upholds our common values.

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