Welcome to UUFC
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Corvallis
2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis, OR   97330     541 752-5218
Our Philosophy

Our Vision/Covenant/Mission

We are a Fellowship united in a quest for significance in our common existence and for meaning and direction in our individual lives. We offer to children and adults a welcoming and supportive community where we nourish personal and shared growth, develop our own traditions and rituals, and renew our hearts, minds, and spirits. In the free tradition of Unitarian Universalism, and drawing from its Principles, we seek to foster respect for all people, to manifest our reverence for the natural world, and to model our ideals through individual and collective contributions to the larger community.

We Are a Welcoming Congregation



Morgan Strong probably states it best in the Welcoming Congregation manual: For centuries, the church has been a leading force against sexual minorities. It is not surprising that gay people are reluctant to reach out to the very institution that oppresses them. Yet, gay, lesbian, [transgender], and bisexual people have no less need for warmth, caring, and affirmation than anyone else who calls the liberal church their religious home. In fact, as a subculture in society gay, lesbian, [transgender], and bisexual people may need our support more than the general population.

What Does It Mean to Be a Welcoming Congregation?

Congregations who publicly and successfully welcome bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people have the following qualities:

  • Includes and address the needs of bisexual/gay/lesbian/transgender (b/g/l/t) persons at every level of congregational lifein worship, in programs, in social occasions, and in rites of passagewelcoming not only their presence, but the gifts and particularities of their lives as well.
  • Assumes the presence of b/g/l/t people and celebrates this diversity by having inclusive language and content in their worship.
  • Fully incorporates the experiences of b/g/l/t persons throughout all programs, including religious education.
  • Includes an affirmation and nondiscrimination clause in our by-laws and other official documents affecting all dimensions of congregational life, including membership, hiring practices, and the calling of religious professionals.
  • Engages in outreach into the b/g/l/t community in its advertising and by actively supporting b/g/l/t affirmative groups.
  • Offers congregational and ministerial support for union and memorial services for b/g/l/t persons.
  • Celebrates the lives of all people and welcomes same-sex couples, recognizing their committed relationships, and equally affirms displays of caring and affections without regard to sexual orientation.
  • Seeks to nurture ongoing dialogue between bisexual, gay, lesbian, transgender, and heterosexual persons and to create deeper trust and sharing.
  • Encourages the presence of a chapter of Interweave.
  • Affirms and celebrates b/g/l/t issues and history during the church year.
  • Attends to legislative developments and works to promote justice, freedom, and equality in the larger society.
  • Speaks out when the rights of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender people are at stake.
  • Celebrates the lives of all people and their ways of expressing their love for each other.
--from the web site of the UUA, http://www.uua.org/obgltc/wcp/wc1expln.html

Right Relations Covenant

On February 1, 2003, more than 100 members and friends of this Fellowship participated in an all-day workshop to begin the process of developing a Right Relations Covenant for our communtiy. We divided into groups that addressed relations from several perspectives: Member to Member, Self to the Fellowship, Self to the Minister, Self to the Board and Committees, and Self to the Larger Community. Brainstorming in these small groups led to many specific statements.

A Right Relations task force reviewed the work of all the groups and drafted a Covenant of Right Relations that reflected the work of these groups.This covenant is presented below.

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Right Relations Covenant

As a member of this Fellowship, I will strive to create a welcoming, respectful, and vibrant religious community where each person can search for truth and meaning in an environment that builds connections, renews spirit, and inspires action. I further commit to thoughtful, active participation in the life of this religious community; caring and respectful relationships with one another and with visitors; cooperative support for the minister, staff, and volunteers; and individual and collective contributions to the wider community.