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OHM Fellowship values and principles in an inclusive spiritual community
We believe in making the world a better place by treating each other well and working for the common good.

Our Purpose and ValuesWhat We Believe | Inclusive Spiritual Community at OHM Fellowship

Purpose and Aspirations

What We Are
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The Open Hearts and Minds Fellowship is a spiritual community of hope, courage, and compassion.

If you’d like to experience these values in practice, you’re welcome to join us for a service or learn how to get involved in our community.

Our Aspiration
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We live our values in all we do

Our Purpose
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Nourish the human spirit and enrich relationships.
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Within the Fellowship: Provide opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship.
 
How:
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  1. Sunday services and other fellowship events.

  2. Social events, e.g. Reflection Brunch and Interdependence Day Celebration.

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Within the Larger Community: Provide funds and services to reputable, non-profit organizations for housing, medical care, and other urgent humanitarian aid for people in need.
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How:
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  1. We donate money and provide volunteers to local organizations.

  2. We donate to international organizations in times of crisis.  

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We are an ethics-based religious fellowship that builds community with kindness and joy.

Our Values

Within Ourselves

  • We work to become better, kinder, and more heart-centered people.

  • We value reason, critical thinking, intuition, and emotional awareness.

  • We treat ourselves with kindness, realizing we are not perfect.

Members of OHM Fellowship participating in community discussion

Within Our Fellowship

  • We encourage growth and development in each other.

  • We nurture the human spirit through acceptance, forgiveness, kindness, and mercy.

  • We celebrate our joys and support one another in times of sorrow.

Members of OHM Fellowship participating in community discussion

With Others

  • We believe in the potential for good in every person.

  • We listen with compassion and encourage justice, equity, and cooperation in human relationships.

  • We support transparent governance, the democratic process, and freedom of conscience.

Inclusivity, diversity, and helping others

With the Earth and Our Future

  • We work for the common good and nurture our global community.

  • We are part of something much bigger than ourselves and recognize the miracles of everyday life.

  • We acknowledge the sacredness of the Earth and our responsibility to cherish and protect it for future generations.

Members of OHM Fellowship participating in community discussion
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