Several years ago, the RVUUF community worked hard to heal a time of conflict by creating and adopting a Covenant of Right Relations. It was developed with the help of a Developmental Minister and with input from the congregation.

Here is a summary adopted in 2019.

Earnestly desiring that this congregation shall flourish, I therefore promise:

• to support and nurture myself so that I may bring a spirit of balance and wholeness to the community;
• to seek to understand others with patience, humility, and tolerance, and to value integrity and respect as I interact with my partners in covenant;
• to use wisdom and forbearance in challenging or conflictual situations, being slow to anger and quick to seek honest reconciliation if disagreement becomes hurtful;
• to be attentive to guests and new members as well as those I already know, thereby contributing to an atmosphere of welcome and hospitality;
• to inform myself of RVUUF policies and issues, and to support and empower the work of the Fellowship with my skills, resources, wisdom, and good will.

In a spirit of high resolve, I join others in making this covenant so that this Fellowship shall be known for its vitality, warmth, and transformative energy.

Covenant of Right Relations is available here. [link coming soon]
Conflict Resolution Guidelines are available here. [link coming soon]