Circle of Life Cooperative

A UU Preschool

Winner of the 2006-2007 C.A.L.M.’s PeaceCrafters Award

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Unitarian Universalist Principles

"a children's version"

We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church believe that:

• all people are important;
• we should accept other people and help them to grow;
• we should figure out for ourselves what is true and good;
• we should do what our consciences tell us is right;
• people should be able to vote about things that concern them;
• we should work for peace and freedom everywhere and try to make the world one family;
• we should take care of the earth which gives us life.

In our cooperative we learn from and get our beliefs from many sources:

• our own sense of wonder of life;
• the Jewish and Christian religions and many other religions from around the world;
• knowledge gained by people through science and reason;
• the lives of people who have worked to make the world a better place;
• our thoughts and experiences.

We are glad we can come together to help and support each other in our efforts to grow and live good lives.

Our Unitarian Universalist Cooperative strives:

• To create a supportive social community within the classroom in which each child is a respected and valued member of the group.
• To encourage children to reflect on their beliefs abut God, religion, social issues, social responsibility, and community; at an age-appropriate level.
• To help children become principled, ethical, people who act upon these values and to recognize and celebrate diversity.
• To teach about the beliefs and practices of Unitarian Universalism and other religious traditions.