Our Covenant
Just as a Unitarian Universalist congregation will form its own covenant, and PCD MUUGs goes through a similar process. And just as with any UU congregation it is important that the members are actively engaged in creating their covenant. Since we are highly committed to making sure our youth have control over their community, we review and change our covenant every year at our spring retreat. This means that new youth will get to recreate their own covenant, and really make the agreements their own. It is important to note that this covenant is not a list of rules, it is how we covenant to be with one another in community. We do have other rules, and major rules are explained in the registration form. Below is the most recent PCD MUUGs Covenant, which was created and ratified March 12th 2016.
We, the participants of the Middle School Unitarian Universalist Gatherings, do covenant to:
We, the participants of the Middle School Unitarian Universalist Gatherings, covenant to:
MUUGs seeks to create a place where we can trust, empower, and maintain peace.
Resolving Conflict:
Anyone in a conflict may call for a Peer Council to resolve it through consensus. Peer Councils consist of those involved, plus six community members: one dean, one youth leader, two uninvolved youth, one uninvolved adult, and one chaplain. Chaplains: non-directive helpers trained to process and mediate.
Our community ratifies a new covenant each year using consensus.
We, the participants of the Middle School Unitarian Universalist Gatherings, covenant to:
- Encourage and practice a “Culture of Consent” by supporting each other as we create a safe space.
- Respect ourselves and each other, including feelings, boundaries, and belongings. Respect peoples' privacy.
- Respect peoples' self-care needs, especially sleep and worship.
- Take responsibility for our actions, words, and things; be mindful of effects beyond what we might expect. Practice “Ouch and Oops”.
- Create a welcoming, supportive, and affirming space where everyone, new and old, feels comfortable and equal. “Leave room for Tom”, “Invite Tom”.
- Keep this space clear of snap judgments and stereotypes. Respect peoples' differences. Call people how they ask to be called.
- “Step Up / Step Back”. Listen actively. Be open to new ideas and experiences. Be mindful of equity in participation.
- Use electronics respectfully, inclusively, and purposefully.
- Act as an ally; defend and empower those in need. Get and offer help.
- Practice these commitments with all individuals on site, not just MUUGs members.
MUUGs seeks to create a place where we can trust, empower, and maintain peace.
Resolving Conflict:
Anyone in a conflict may call for a Peer Council to resolve it through consensus. Peer Councils consist of those involved, plus six community members: one dean, one youth leader, two uninvolved youth, one uninvolved adult, and one chaplain. Chaplains: non-directive helpers trained to process and mediate.
Our community ratifies a new covenant each year using consensus.
