Mission Statement

To build a spiritual community that changes lives through acts of compassion, service, love, and justice.

Vision Statement

We aim to be a thriving voice for Unitarian Universalist values in Northeast Tarrant County with inclusive, intergenerational programs.

Values Statement (also known as Pathways DNA)

Core Convictions: As a congregation that upholds the Principles and Purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Pathways affirms these convictions:

1. Many Paths, Many Sources: There are many paths to the sacred in life. We are each travelers on our own unique spiritual journeys, and we find strength, enrichment, and courage in traveling together. Incorporating wisdom, teachings and practices from many sources helps us develop an authentic, generous, and mature spirituality.

2. Sacred Essence: The sacred is inherently present in nature and in human life. In the act of mindful connection with this essence, we find that we are changed: our relationships are healed, our creativity is unleashed, and our possibilities are expanded.

3. Spiritual Vocabulary: Religious words are best interpreted metaphorically, since the sacred is ultimately a mystery. We value a rich and diverse spiritual vocabulary and use many names—both traditional and innovative—to describe the sacred, including God, Goddess, Web of Life, Human Potential, Spirit, Infinite Intelligence, All That Is, Energy, Love, and the Divine.

4. Affirmation and Acceptance: All people have inherent worth and dignity and we celebrate our human potential to grow in spirit, intellect, and compassion. We also acknowledge our limits and imperfections, and we embrace humility.

5. Service: Service is vital to practicing our spirituality and living our mission in the world. We aspire to work together to create healing and wholeness for as many people as possible.

6. Accountability: The free search for truth and meaning entails a positive responsibility to set and maintain healthy boundaries for our beliefs and practices. We judge the worth of ideas based on their impact on others, the earth, and ourselves.

Core Values: Our core convictions as a congregation lead us to practice the following behaviors:

1. Encouraging Spiritual Growth:  We strive to provide people of all ages with personal and spiritual growth experiences that are nurturing, challenging, and potentially transformational. We are sensitive to differences in spiritual style and offer a variety of worship and learning options that celebrate those differences.

2. Creating Radical Hospitality:  We welcome and embrace those who are new to our community and aspire to be sensitive to their needs. We strive to honor differences related to age, race, sexual orientation, and physical ability, among others. We actively support members and friends of our community in times of celebration and crisis.

3. Building Healthy Relationships:  We communicate open-minded respect in our interactions with each other. We strive for supportive relationships, encourage healthy dialogue, and manage conflict in fair and positive ways. We are especially mindful of our children and youth and work to ensure their safety and security.

4. Sharing Our Resources:  We give generously out of an abundance mentality. We are wise stewards of our financial resources.

5. Recognizing and Using Our Talents:  We assist each other in discovering and developing our talents. We find meaningful ways to use these gifts in leadership and service roles.

6. Sharing Our Journey: We are intentional about sharing who we are and what we stand for with people who have never before heard about Pathways or Unitarian Universalism. 

7. Making a Difference:  We engage in outward directed service opportunities that make a difference in our local community and the world.

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