AUUA Code of Ethics

It is expected that AUUA church administrators will:

• Understand and be in sympathy with the principles and purposes of Unitarian Universalism. 
• Maintain an appropriate attitude in meeting and communicating with everyone. 
• Maintain professional and personal integrity and be trustworthy with confidential information and communications. 
• Being mindful of the power that congregants invest in church employees, strive to serve each member of their congregation in an open, impartial, and non-exploitive manner. 
• Cooperate with their minister(s) and other staff members in supporting the total ministry of the congregation. 
• Exercise good stewardship in their use of the church’s resources. 
• Maintain businesslike and collaborative professional relationships. 
• Recognize the need for continuing professional education and training. 
• Share with their professional colleagues knowledge and development in professional practices. 
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance. 
• Exercise leadership within their realm of administrative responsibilities.