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Code of Ethics For Ministry
The ministry provides services, classes of instructions and demonstrates the principles of
Truth by using them in the operation of the ministry and adopts other means that in the judgment
of the minister will further the principles of practical Christianity among people everywhere.
I. DEDICATION TO TRUTH PRINCIPLES
- As a Unity ministry we dedicate ourselves to the principles of Truth as taught and
exemplified by Jesus Christ and interpreted by Unity School of Christianity and the
Association of Unity Churches.
- We look to the indwelling Christ for inspiration, to guide, govern and prosper.
- We will, to the best of our understanding and ability, bring the freeing truth to
humankind. This we will do in a spiritually dignified way, being guided by divine wisdom
and good judgment.
- We believe in the power of prayer; and we are convinced that as Jesus said,
"All things as possible to him who believes." And we will seek to deepen our
prayer life and prayer experiences, for only as we drink from the fountain of truth ourselves
can we offer the cup of truth to others.
- We consecrate ourselves to God, and in do doing surrender any selfish desires and
personal ambition so that the will of God may be expressed through the ministry in service
to humankind.
II. RELATING TO THE PEOPLE WE SERVE
- We believe that all people are created with sacred worth. Therefore,
we recognize the importance of serving all people with the Unity family in spiritually
and emotionally caring ways.
- We shall work together for the highest good of the ministry, blessed
with the privilege of providing activities that assist humankind in becoming aware of its
divinity.
- We accept the obligation to maintain integrity, and confidentiality when
called for, while maintaining open and timely communication, as we work toward the highest
good of the ministry and in alignment with the Unity movement.
- We are committed to the well-being of our organization and seek appropriate
services, counsel and expertise to further our mission and purpose as a member of the
Association.
III. RELATING TO OUR MINISTER
- We support and encourage the abilities of the minister(s), assuring that the minister's(s)
needs for spiritual, emotional and financial support are fully met. It is essential that the
ministry and the minister(s) function as a team, holding a common vision of the highest good
of the ministry.
- We recognize and honor that the minister(s) is/are the spiritual leader(s) of the ministry
as the professionally trained and qualified administrative head.
IV. RELATING TO OUR ASSOCIATION OF UNITY CHURCHES
- We adopt and abide by the recommended bylaws and policies of the Association of Unity
Churches.
- We will, to the best of our ability, work in harmony with the Association in fulfilling its
values, mission, vision and goals.
- We will keep in mind that the welfare of the congregation is paramount. In the event of a
dispute and/or circumstance adversely affecting the well-being of the ministry, we will seek
assistance of the Association of Unity Churches.
V. OTHER CHURCHES
- We shall respect the work both public and private of other ministries.
- We shall not infringe upon or interfere with the work of another ministry.
VI. PLEDGE
We sincerely devote ourselves to living in accord with this Code in letter and in spirit,
and to seeing it made manifest in all others, thus bringing to ourselves only associations and
conditions that harmonize with this Code. We recognize our Association of Unity Churches and
this Code of Ethics as a framework in which we agree to function. We recognize that such an
agreement is necessary for our mutual and individual effectiveness. If we find ourselves
contemplating, our actually functioning outside of this framework, we agree to seek the kind of
help described in Section II (Item 4). Failure to seek such help will mean, by our choice, we
are functioning outside of the framework of this code and consequently placing ourselves
outside of the Association of Unity Churches.
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