Vision

We envision a future in which Metro Detroiters look to Birmingham Unitarian Church to nurture their whole selves, to build a vibrant community, and to help lead the way to a better world.

Mission

The mission of Birmingham Unitarian Church is to build a non-creedal liberal faith community that

• Renews the spirit and expands the mind
• Connects us on the journey toward truth and meaning
• Motivates action toward positive change in the world

Values

Connected by love, we value intellectual curiosity, spiritual growth, and meaningful action.

Covenant

Covenant is the silk that joins UU congregations, communities, and individuals together in a web of interconnection. The practice of promising to walk together is the precious core of our creedless faith. Read more about covenants in UU congregations here.

BUC’s covenant, often read aloud by participants to open key meetings, is as follows:

As part of this beloved BUC community, I promise to:

…strive to be my best self in all my interactions

…assume the best intentions of everyone’s actions

…be mindful of our shared humanity in my communications

… pause, reflect, and be part of the solution when things go awry

Thus do we covenant with one another.