Across the many faiths, traditions, cultures, and ways of understanding the sacred that make up our community, we do not share the same beliefs—and we do not need to. What we can share are values that shape how we meet one another and how we choose to live together.

OUR SHARED VALUES

UNITY · LOVE · COMPASSION · HONESTY

These values emerged through dialogue among Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council members representing approximately 20 faith traditions. While each tradition understands and expresses them differently, we found these values offer common ground, and encompass others including forgiveness, justice, inclusion, kindness, and service. READ THE FULL SHARED VALUES STATEMENT →

By adding my name, I endorse the Shared Values Statement and pledge to guide, uphold, and support Unity, Love, Compassion, and Honesty in my words and actions.

Across the many faiths, traditions, cultures, and ways of understanding the sacred that make up our community, we do not share the same beliefs—and we do not need to. What we can share are values that shape how we meet one another and how we choose to live together.

OUR SHARED VALUES

UNITY · LOVE · COMPASSION · HONESTY

These values emerged through dialogue among Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council members representing approximately 20 faith traditions. While each tradition understands and expresses them differently, we found these values offer common ground, and encompass others including forgiveness, justice, inclusion, kindness, and service. READ THE FULL SHARED VALUES STATEMENT →

By adding my name, I endorse the Shared Values Statement and pledge to guide, uphold, and support Unity, Love, Compassion, and Honesty in my words and actions.

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Community Endorsements
16 Michael Macy Mr Enacting Peace Universal Worship These are the shared foundational values that make us human. 0
15 Rev. Dr. Matthew Silvers Pastor Lee's Summit Christian Church Vice Moderator, GKCIC Councilor, Protestant Christianity I believe these values are central to many who strive to live a life of faith. My hope is that these shared values will inspire, encourage, and affirm the commitment of those longing for peace. May these words also create space for transformation towards a more just and compassionate community and world. 0
14 Rev. Dr. Karalee Hawkins Kansas City Pipe Circle GKCIC Councilor, American Indian Spirituality Wisdom Keepers of American Indian Spirituality recognize the deeper relationship of our interconnection with all Creation. In the oral tradition passing down to us from age to age, we understand we are one with all Creation, and Creation is one with us. “Walking in Beauty” in American Indian Spirituality, means walking in the awareness that God is everywhere within and without, above and below. 0
13 Rev. Michael Stephens Pastor Southwood United Church of Christ GKCIC Councilor, Protestant Christianity In today's world, it seems easy to point out our differences and raise fear or anger. I am proud to support the voice of the GKCIC which seeks to remind us of the basic values we all hold in common, which can serve as a path forward toward a city that truly welcomes all people. 0
12 Usha Saha Outreach coordinator Hindu Temple & Cultural Center of Kansas City Councilor, Hinduism 0
11 Zulfiqar Malik Councilor, Islam 0
10 Bennette Seaman Church of Scientology of Kansas City GKCIC Chair, Councilor, Church of Scientology 0
9 Barbara McAtee Baha'i Community of Overland Park GKCIC Councilor, Baha'i 0
8 Ira Sirkar Harritt Shining Heart Sufi Community Councilor, Universal Sufism This statement reminds us that our shared values are what make a healthy society possible. It echoes the verse from Proverbs and the Torah’s Mishlei, “Where there is no vision (prophecy / divine guidance), the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Hope for our future rests in humanity remembering the shared values, which unite us and enable us to live together in harmony. 0
7 Alan Edelman Councilor, Judaism This is extremely important because many individuals and groups have forgotten that we are all created in the image of the Divine. Innocent people throughout the world are being killed because they are different from those who perpetuate those murderous acts. Every faith community must do everything in their power to share this statement. 0
6 Dr. Geneva Blackmer Trustee Global Council Trustee for North America, United Religions Initiative (URI) Councilor for Zen Buddhism 0
5 Rev. Dr. Sharri McMurray GKCIC Treasurer Unity Church of Overland Park, One Heart Retreats Councilor for Interfaith New Thought The only path to world peace is through interfaith understanding and cooperation. 0
4 Susan Nakao, PhD Heartland Care Coordinator Sukyo Mahikari in the Heartland Councilor, Sukyo Mahikari Sincerely practicing and embracing the values of Love, Compassion, Honesty, and Unity is an important foundation for developing a future that accepts and welcomes "all" in a three-dimensional cross—for example, God, Humans, and Nature united. Let us use these high-level spiritual values as a foundation toward a bright and positive future that is a pure and peaceful world. 0
3 KartaPurkh Khalsa Director 3HO GKCIC Councilor, Sikh Dharma The more we are reminded that "you and I" or "we and thee" are referrals between and towards essentially the same beings using slightly different sets of DNA, we might begin again to look with less hooded eyes upon the mirror that is the truth of human existence. 0
2 Lama Matthew Palden Gocha Spiritual Director Rimé Buddhist Center Buddhist Councilor I recognize these four values from my own tradition and from twenty-five years of sitting with these teachings. I've watched what happens when people remember these are not aspirations for some future life but instructions for this one. The room softens. People listen instead of waiting to speak. I add my voice, and the voice of the Rimé Center's sangha, to this statement. 0
1 Kelly Isola Reverend Founder, the Living Architecture Collaborative Unity Councilor These values matter because a diverse community does not require shared beliefs, but it does require a shared commitment to how we live together. 0

Names listed here reflect personal endorsements of the shared values statement and do not represent organizational endorsements unless otherwise noted.