We of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek invite you to join us in a church community that supports us on our various religious explorations. Our society frees us to choose our own paths. We welcome you in the hope that as we travel on our individual spiritual journeys, our lives and our community will be enriched by our coming together to share our insights and learn from one another.

Click here for a discussion of the spiritual, official and practical aspects of becoming a UUSMC member.

Our UU Principles

This community affirms and promotes the following Unitarian Universalist Principles:

• The inherent worth and dignity of every person
• Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
• Acceptance of one another and encouragement of 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 a world community with peace, liberty and justice for all
• Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

(You can also see the UU Principles in language for children.)

What Do UUs Believe?

1. We believe in the freedom of religious expression. All individuals should be encouraged to develop their own personal theology, and to present openly their religious opinions without fear of censure or reprisal.
2. We believe in the toleration of religious ideas. All religions, in every age and culture possess not only an intrinsic merit, but also a potential value for those who have learned the art of listening.
3. We believe in the authority of reason and conscience. The ultimate arbiter in religion is not a church , or a document, or an official, but the personal choice and decision of the individual.
4. We believe in the never-ending search for Truth. If the mind and heart are truly free and open, the revelations which appear to the human spirit are infinitely numerous, eternally fruitful, and wondrously exciting.
5. We believe in the unity of experience. There is no fundamental conflict between faith and knowledge, religion and the world, the sacred and the secular, since they all have their source in the same reality.
6. We believe in the worth and dignity of each human being. All people on earth have an equal claim to life, liberty, and justice -- and no idea, ideal, or philosophy is superior to a single human life.
7. We believe in the ethical application of religion. Good works are the natural product of a good faith, the evidence of an inner grace that finds completion in social and community involvement.
8. We believe in the motive force of love. The governing principle in human relationships is the principle of love, which always seeks the welfare of others and never seeks to hurt or destroy.
9. We believe in the necessity of the democratic process. Records are open to scrutiny, elections are open to members, and ideas are open to criticism -- so that people might govern themselves.
10. We believe in the importance of a religious community. The validation of experience requires the confirmation of peers, who provide a critical platform along with a network of mutual support.

A Growing Congregation

To provide a liberal religious home convenient to the Pike Creek, Hockessin and Kennett Square areas, but also available to others in the larger northern Delaware/southeastern Pennsylvania region, Mill Creek was organized with assistance from the First Unitarian Society of Wilmington, and founded on November 20, 1988. We offer opportunities for active involvement in our growth and development, and welcome all to participate in our services and programs.

Programs for All Ages

Adult education in areas such as world religions, individual spiritual journeys, grief and loss, feminist theology, and family dynamics.

Family events such as Guest at Your Table, Christmas tree ornament making, and congregational retreats.

Social events for adults and families -- informal gatherings, small potluck dinners, and discussion groups.

Empowerment through participation in committees, congregational town meetings, and social action programs.

Worship services in which the minister and lay people collaborate to create both tranquil reflection and inner inspiration to journey forth and change the world, enhanced by the Church Choir and guest musicians.

If You Are Seeking...

A community that accepts you while encouraging your growth,

A setting that will provide education and support for our children while honoring their questions and affirming their worth,

A church home where you can celebrate life and our individual worth, remind yourself of our responsibilities to one another and to the earth, challenge your mind, and reaffirm your spirit,

A role in forming a growing congregation...

We hope you will join us and become active in our church.

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