Unitarian Universalism

Unitarian Universalism is a faith with no creed and many questions. Unitarian Universalists, or UUs, are people of many backgrounds and worldviews. 

Some of us believe in God, or gods, or none at all. Some celebrate Passover, Christmas, Solstice, or Yuri's Night. Some of us meditate, pray, dance, sing, write, make pilgrimage, volunteer, and/or protest. Some treasure sacred texts such as the Torah, Bible, Tao te Ching, or Mary Oliver collection, among many others.

While our beliefs and practices vary, we share values. We share a desire to care for each other and our world.

Unitarian Universalism began in 1963, when the Unitarians and Universalists merged. 

The American Unitarians were Christian thinkers, who questioned scripture until they let go of the doctrine of the Trinity. Some Unitarians even let go of God and helped to form the Humanist movement. 

The Universalists were Christian carers, who believed that God loved all creation completely and would never damn anyone to hell. They helped to create the Social Gospel Movement.

By questioning the Trinity and renouncing the threat of hell, the Unitarians and Universalists were each considered heretics in some opinions. When the Unitarians and Universalists merged, they wove together the Unitarians' rationality and rebelliousness with the Universalists' devotion and care. A potent combination!

Because we respect the free and responsible search for truth and meaning, as well as a love that holds us all, Unitarian Universalism has become post-Christian and interfaith. Some UUs are Christian, Buddhist, Jewish, Pagan, Humanist, Muslim, Hindu, none, or multiple! 

Today, Unitarian Universalists share Seven Principles and Six Sources, which help guide our personal spiritual growth and our collective efforts to make the world a better place for all. We are a living faith that embraces change and works for justice. We welcome people of all genders, sexualities, races, nationalities, abilities, and faiths.

Love grows here. Come grow with us!