We are Unitarian Universalists

Unitarian Universalism grew from the union of two progressive Christian groups: the Universalists, who organized in 1793, and the Unitarians, who organized in 1825. They joined to become the UUA in 1961. Both groups trace their roots in North America to the early Massachusetts settlers and the Framers of the Constitution. Across the globe, our legacy reaches back centuries to liberal religious pioneers in England, Poland, and Transylvania.

Today, Unitarian Universalists include people of many beliefs who share UU values of peace, love, and understanding. We are creators of positive change in people and in the world.

Doing

Seven days a week, UUs live their faith by doing. Whether in community with others, or as an individual; we know that active, tangible expressions of love, justice, and peace are what make a difference.

Diverse

We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history, and spirituality; but we unite in our shared values. We have radical roots and a history as self-motivated spiritual people. We think for ourselves and recognize that life experiences influence our beliefs more than anything.

Individual

We do not need to think alike to love alike. We are people of many beliefs and backgrounds - people with a religious background, people with none, people who believe in a God, people who don’t, and people who let the mystery be.

United

In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart. Together, we create a force more powerful than one person or one belief system. As Unitarian Universalists, we do not have to check our personal background and beliefs at the door; we join together on a journey that honors everywhere we’ve been before.

“We are all different, but we are grounded in respect for our differences.” - Testimonial from Linda Richardson

*Artwork by Judy Hower and Stacey Stone