Mission

Westwood is a welcoming, nurturing and inclusive community where people may experience freedom of religious thought, spiritual development, hope and inspiration. Westwood lives and shares Unitarian Universalist principles through spiritual growth, learning, social justice, care and compassion.

Principles (adapted from the UU Principles)

• The inherent worth and dignity of every person
• Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
• Acceptance of one another and encouragement to grow spiritually
• A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
• The right of conscience and the use of democratic processes
• The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all
• Respect for the interdependent web of all existence

Goals

1. Nourish all ages, abilities and identities through worship, music, programming and celebration.
2. Become known in the larger community as a voice for freedom of religious thought, social justice and stewardship of the earth.
3. Encourage, develop and support our members, friends, leaders and staff.
4. Provide development opportunities and appropriate compensation for professional ministry.
5. Provide facilities that accommodate growth in membership, participation and programming.

(approved by congregational vote 28 February 2010)