Topic: Principles and Values

The Seven Principles
Unitarian Universalists affirm and promote:

  1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person

  2. Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations

  3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth

  4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning

  5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process

  6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all

  7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

These principles guide how we relate to each other and the world—rooted in love, openness, and responsibility.

UUA Core Values (UUA Bylaws, Article II, revised 2024)
The revised Article II emphasizes foundational values that grow from and deepen our covenant with one another. These values are:

  • Love – The central value that holds all the others together. We are called to love ourselves, each other, and the world.

  • Justice – We work toward equity and liberation for all.

  • Interdependence – We honor the sacred web of life and our place within it.

  • Equity – We strive to dismantle systemic barriers and create inclusive communities.

  • Transformation – We welcome change and growth, both personal and collective.

  • Pluralism – We value diverse beliefs, cultures, and voices as sources of wisdom.

  • Generosity – We practice gratitude, compassion, and a spirit of mutual care.

Together, these principles and values call us into deeper relationship—with each other, with our communities, and with the world. They are not static beliefs, but living commitments we strive to embody each day.

World Community/ Quotes

This weekend UU Casper is hosting the UU Family Campout at Hettinger Campground, west of Buffalo, Wyoming. There will be a short (30 min) discussion style service at the campout centered on the 6th UU Principle, we affirm and promote “the goal of world community … read more.

Pride Service

Unitarian Universalist Community of Casper welcomes everyone to our Pride Service. Service leaders are Janet de Vries and Leanne Woodfill. We will be viewing the documentary film “Invisible Wyoming,” created by Casper native Patricia McInroy. UU Casper is a welcoming congregation. Come as you are … read more.

Red, White, and Blue – Who are We?

Where are the fault lines dividing American culture? How can we use the first and seventh UU principles to decide how to treat one another? 

Covid-19 policies have been suspended while Natrona County’s risk level is low, so mask wearing is optional. We support each person’s … read more.

Online Sunday Service: Water Communion

The annual water communion serves as an opportunity to consider the importance of water in our lives, and to our world. You are invited to submit a photo or video prior to the service or offer live commentary during the service to share what water symbolizes or means to you. Click on the service title to find out more. Everyone is welcome!

Online Sunday Service: Of Spiders and Webs: Being Interconnected

We’ll consider the literal and figurative aspects of spiders, the webs they spin, and the webs we find ourselves ins. The UU congregations in Laramie and Casper are collaborating on Sunday services. Click on “Attend an Online Service” on the uucasper.org main menu for information about how to join the service on Zoom. Everyone is welcome!

Online Sunday Service: The Blessings of Animals

Join as we celebrate the blessings animals bring to our lives: the beloved pets in our homes as well as the animals we find in our neighborhoods and Wyoming’s wild spaces. The UU congregations in Laramie and Casper are collaborating on Sunday services. Click on “Attend an Online Service” on the uucasper.org main menu for information about how to join the service on Zoom. Everyone is welcome!

Online Sunday Service, Returning to the Desert: An Eco-Spiritual Coddiwomple

UU Laramie’s Jeff Lockwood, accompanied by the music of Matt Stannard, will share a series of encounters with the denizens of the Chihuahua Desert—and how these induced his re-encounters with the faith and place of his childhood.  He’ll explore what such moments mean to a Catholic scientist who turned into a Unitarian philosopher/ writer.  Click on the service title for more information and a link to the Order of Service.

The UU congregations in Laramie and Casper are collaborating on Sunday services. Join us in Zoom Meeting Room 459 187 0381 for this shared ministry. ALERT: Zoom now requires a password to enter the service. Click on “Attend an Online Service” on the uucasper.org main menu for information about how to obtain the password.

Spiritual Journeys

During this service, four UU Casper members and friends will share their spiritual journeys. Youth programming and childcare are available, and conversation and refreshments follow the service. Everyone is welcome!