We live in a crazy world. With a 24 hour news cycle that seems to bring only more anxiety, where can we turn for healing? The vision and mission statements, as well as the covenant of SGUUF speak to the expectations we have of our community and each other. These expectations have the power to provide a safe place for healing. We will take a closer look at these statements of faith that simultaneously define us and heal us. We will also look at how these expectations can be used to combat the existential anxiety we face in today’s world.