Beliefs

WELCOME to the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Appleton, Wisconsin.Supporting Image for Beliefs

 

We are a vibrant, liberal religious community welcoming all who wish to grow spiritually, no matter what your background is. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religious community which doesn’t identify with any one creed or belief system. Unitarian Universalism includes people who are inspired by Christianity, Buddhism, atheism, agnosticism, Hinduism, Humanism, Judaism, Islam, Paganism, and other diverse and divergent spiritual inclinations. As a faith, we don't identify exclusively with any of these, but offer ways of deepening spirituality on whatever path each individual chooses. We help our children develop their spiritual curiosity and appreciation for life’s gifts through celebrating and learning from all of the world’s religions. You are invited to join us on this journey. Whether you are a member, friend or visitor, you are welcome to attend our services and other events. 


The guiding principles that we affirm and promote are:
• The inherent worth and dignity of every person
• Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
• Acceptance of one another and encouragement of 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 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


ImageThe Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a Welcoming Congregation, which means we affirm same-sex marriage and the equal rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people. ALL are welcome here.


The Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Mission Statement:

We work together joyfully to create a welcoming, caring, and diverse community. We support and challenge each other in our mutual search for meaning on life’s journey. We celebrate and act upon our Unitarian Universalist principles to build a better world. -Adopted January 28, 2001

 


 Learn More 

 

100 Questions That Non-Members Ask
This popular and brief overview offers a distinctly humanist view of Unitarian Universalism and helps newcomers get a good feel of who we are. It comes to us courtesy of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, New Hampshire. Click here.

 

Voices of a Liberal Faith Video

This twelve-minute video shares important background information and inspirational messages about our religion including our history, theology, worship experience, religious education, social justice, and inclusiveness. This video was produced by the Unitarian Universalist Association. Click here.

 

I Believe TV Program

Join host Dennis Wholey for a conversation about Unitarian Universalism - beliefs and practices - with Rev. Shana Lynngood, Associate Minister of All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, DC. This is a wonderful 26 minute video about our faith. Click here.

 

The Flaming Chalice

Read about the symbol of our faith. Click here.

 

Pamphlets

See the text to many pamphlets the Unitarian Universalist Association has created, including UU Views of God, The Faith of a UU Buddhist and Spirituality from UU Perspectives. Click here.  

 

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This is a free online class that anyone is able to take. It is four sessions long and provides readings, web links and forums where participants are asked to respond to questions. We also have many orientation classes available at the Fellowship. This online class is helpful for people whose schedule conflicts with when the in person classes take place or would like to learn more on their own time. Click here.

 

Beliefnet Quiz

The Beliefnet website has a quiz that many people have taken and found out that they are Unitarian Universalist. If you are interested in finding out your results, you can take it here

 

Sermons

The following are some sermons that speak to our spirituality.

"Finding Language for our Faith" by the Rev. Dottie Mathews

"No One Left Behind " by the Rev. Roger Bertschausen

"Spirituality, Religiosity and Wellbeing " by the Rev. Dottie Mathews

"Here I Am; Send Me " by the Rev. Dottie Mathews 

"Why be Good if There is No Hell" by the Rev. Dottie Mathews