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Albany UU’s story spans more than 175 years — including more than four decades of public commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion and a long record of standing for justice, equity, and human dignity, in this congregation and in the wider world. The vision, mission, and covenant below aren’t just words on a page. They describe the community we’ve been building together, and the promises we make to one another and to the world as we keep building it.

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Albany UU’s Vision

Albany UU will be an inclusive, welcoming congregation. Our sacred work is to lift hearts, broaden minds and do justice in the world, in service of building beloved community.

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Albany UU’s Mission

We welcome everyone. Our Unitarian Universalist community seeks truth and deeper meaning, pursues justice through inspired action, and cultivates compassion and love for all connected by the web of life.

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Albany UU’s Covenant
As a congregation with respect for our past and commitment to the future,
we draw from the depth and power of our hearts and minds,
guided by our Unitarian Universalist principles, to serve our mission and vision.

We celebrate the diversity of our identities and experiences,
and foster a culture of appreciation, inspiration, and kindness.

We honor both the strength of the collective and uniqueness of the individual,
willing to support and challenge each other with love and compassion.

We entrust ourselves to each other in beloved community,
to embolden personal and congregational growth and transformation.

Shared UU Values

Unitarian Universalism is a faith tradition centered not on shared doctrine, but on shared values and a commitment to living those values together in community.

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Love

Love is at the center of Unitarian Universalism and the foundation of our shared values.

Interdependence

We honor the interconnected web of life and our responsibility to care for one another and the Earth.

Pluralism

We believe diversity is a strength and that wisdom can be found across differences.

Justice

We work to build a world where all people are treated with dignity and can thrive.

Transformation

We remain open to growth, change, and learning throughout our lives.

Generosity

We cultivate gratitude, hope, and care for others.

Equity

We believe every person has inherent worth and deserves love, compassion, and the opportunity to flourish.

See This Vision in Action. Join Us Sunday.

Our vision and mission in action are what you’ll find when you walk through our doors. Come see what a welcoming, justice-centered community feels like in person.