VISION
Unity in Naperville holds this idea as the highest vision for the world…
Centered in Love, we celebrate God as peace, wisdom, and abundance in this awakening world.
MISSION
In order to help bring our Vision to pass, we set the following intention as our purpose for being…
We are a vibrant, inclusive community for personal growing and joyful knowing of our oneness with Spirit and each other.
VALUES
KEY:
Definition – Define the value. What does it mean?
Rationale – Describe WHY we believe this value to be meaningful. What is the underlying reason for selecting it as one of the core values of the church.
Implication – What does Unity in Naperville need to DO to achieve or demonstrate this value?
Behavior – What INDIVIDUAL behavior models this value? How would this value be demonstrated in the interaction of our congregant
Love
“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.” – Matt. 22:37-39
Definition – Love is desiring God’s highest good for ourselves and others. Love sees good everywhere and in every person, respecting individual differences and embracing our uniqueness.
Rationale – We choose love because it is the foundation of happiness and is the all-inclusive nature of God. It helps us to know God and be God. The energy of love raises our vibration and causes all things to work together for good.
Implication – Unity in Naperville acknowledges the Christ within everyone and follows Jesus’ teachings of love and acceptance. The church creates opportunities for fellowship and connection, encouraging better understanding of our similarities and differences. We lovingly serve our local and global community.
Behavior – I look for the Christ in everyone. I listen to others with empathy. I am kind and supportive. I am friendly and include others in conversations. I become acquainted with people who are different from me.
Wholeness
“And you will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” – John 8:32
Definition – Living in conscious communion with God, we remember we are spiritual beings who are perfect, whole and complete.
Rationale – Wholeness fulfills our life’s purpose and creates our greatest good. It instills a sense of oneness and inspires us to express from our divine potential.
Implication – Unity in Naperville provides Sunday services, spiritual education, programs, and ministries that empower people of all ages to expand in spiritual consciousness. We create opportunities to express from our divine potential through personal involvement, interaction, and service.
Behavior – I participate in consciousness-expanding activities such as prayer, meditation, inward exploration, study and discussion. I share my gifts and talents. I view everything as a growth opportunity, and I live the truth that I know.
Open-Mindedness
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God…what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Rom. 12:2
Definition – Open-mindedness is a willingness to entertain new ideas and consider a broader vision.
Rationale – Open-mindedness supports our spiritual growth toward an experience of wholeness. It allows us to explore and consider new ideas. It enables the Christ within to express more fully.
Implication – Unity in Naperville challenges our beliefs through a variety of ideas and teaching methods that support our spiritual growth. It offers alternative perspectives as we consider spiritual principles on our path of divine potential.
Behavior – I am flexible when presented with new or uncomfortable ideas. I listen and consider the possibilities in different perspectives. I respect the opinions of others.
Humor
“A cheerful heart is a good medicine.” – Prov. 17:22
“…the joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Neh. 8:10
Definition – Humor is a lighthearted, joyful perspective that enables us to look for the good in life.
Rationale – Humor lightens the spirit and helps us to be more open.
Implication – Unity in Naperville incorporates humor into messages, ministry, music, plays, games, activities and social functions to facilitate learning and communication with each other.
Behavior – I smile at others. I allow joy to influence my thoughts. I share the lighter side of life. I am open to being playful.