Star Island Our Mission: To own and maintain Star Island and such other property as the Corporation may hold or acquire, as a center for religious, educational, and kindred purposes consistent with the principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the United Church of Christ. s e l p i c n i r P C UC UU Principles We live by the generous Spirit of God and the daring example of Jesus: Extending extravagant hospitality to neighbors and strangers from all walks of life; Gathering around a welcome table to break bread, practice generosity and grace, and share the deep gladness of faith; Practicing compassion and nonviolence in service with others; Building an interfaith movement for justice and peace in our time; Cherishing the many mysteries of earth and sky, flesh and spirit, faith and doubt, courage and vulnerability; Learning and risking the ways of Jesus, forgiving, loving, daring, sharing, praising God in all things. We affirm and promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all; Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. We live by these values and principles as part of a larger liberal religious tradition