Covenanting is at the heart of the practice of Unitarian Universalism. Our religious ancestors created our tradition as a faith community bound not by allegiance to a particular creed — that is, specific beliefs — but rather by faithfulness to a covenant — that is, a set of mutual promises to each other and to something greater than ourselves.

Our covenants, the promises we make to each other is at the heart of what it means to be Unitarian Universalist.

We do so knowing that, rather than a “rule book,” this is something we aspire to in all our interactions with one another. We also understand that covenants may be amended in the future.

Covenant of Membership

As members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee, we agree to support each other’s search for truth and meaning.

• We will nurture each other, this community, and our hopes for a better world.
• We will encourage each other to live ethically.
• We will reach out to all, expanding our circle of caring.
• We will help each other identify, develop and apply our gifts.
• We will be faithful stewards, giving time, energy and money.
• This we do covenant and thus may it be.

Group Covenants

Our congregation developed and adopted a Covenant of Right Relations. We also adopted the 8th Principle, a covenant to build a multicultural Beloved Community. Participants in a group or meeting often create a specific covenant for their time together.