1. Claiming and honoring the past and engaging and honoring its griefs and conflicts
2. recognizing the UCE’s unique identity and its strengths, needs, and challenges
3. clarifying the appropriate leadership roles of minister(s), church staff, and lay leaders and navigating
the shifts in leadership that may accompany times of transition
4. making appropriate use of District, UUA, and other outside resources
5. proudly coming into possession of a renewed vision and strong stewardship, prepared for new growth and new
professional leadership, ready to embrace the future with anticipation and zest.