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
6 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
5 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
4 Dr. Geneva Blackmer Trustee Global Council Trustee for North America, United Religions Initiative (URI) Councilor for Zen Buddhism 0
3 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
2 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
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