MY THEOLOGY | uuministry

My Theology & Theological Sources

My experience reflects that of our shared Unitarian Universalist tradition in that I engage many sources and paths and seek guidance not from dogma but rather from shared covenant.

I currently identify as a Spiritual Humanist. Spiritual Humanism connects me to the fullness of the human spirit, guided by our need and desire to create meaningful expressions of our connection to one another and the divine.

This is expressed through art, literature, sacred texts, politics, story, music, and even media throughout time and culture.

Spiritual Humanism taps into that which is larger than us, yet created by each of us - for better or for worse. It reminds me that there's always something more to learn while connecting me to the Abiding Mystery.

The 4th principle, “A free and responsible search for truth and meaning”, guides the work that we do as a non-creedal, non-dogmatic faith. Our values are rooted in the understanding that there are many ways to make meaning in and of our lives, our world, and the universe and we affirm the myriad ways of knowing. As we value a rich and diverse community we continue to engage in the difficult work of navigating the ways that systems of oppression influence and affect how we engage ways of knowing outside the norms of dominative culture. As we continue to deepen and reflect on our collective and individual spiritual paths, we must engage in effective and substantial discourse and action to allow for true multiculturalism, inclusion, and integration in our Faith movement.

My primary theological sources for ministry are Liberation Theology and Womanist Theology. Both of these sources allow me to connect with people on both spiritual and practical levels, encouraging the individual to connect and deepen their own relationship with their source. Both theological approaches emphasize the importance of community building and justice making.

Click here to learn more Liberation Theology, and here to learn more about Womanist Theology.