About Unitarian Universalism
Welcome!
Welcome to Unitarian Universalism, a religion that celebrates diversity of belief and is guided an ever evolving set of Values and Principles that are democratically developed and agreed upon . Our congregations are places where we gather to nurture our spirits and put our faith into action through social justice work in our communities and the wider world.
At a UU congregation, you’ll find a welcoming, open-minded community that values diversity, inclusion, and spiritual exploration. There’s no single set of beliefs you have to follow — instead, we gather around shared principles like compassion, justice, respect for all people, and a deep commitment to making the world a better place.
Our services often include thoughtful reflections, music, readings from many traditions, and messages that encourage you to think, feel, and grow. Some folks come from religious backgrounds, others from none at all — and all are welcome.
Come as you are, bring your questions, and expect a warm greeting, meaningful conversation, and maybe even a few laughs along the way.
Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition that has changed in many ways from the original Christian roots of its Universalist and Unitarian heritages.
We continue to evolve today.
In 2024, Unitarian Universalists voted through a democratic process to replace the language of Seven Principles and Six Sources with language describing Unitarian Universalism through a set of inseparable and deeply interconnected shared values, all centered around LOVE:
Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it. With reverence for the great web of life and with humility, we acknowledge our place in it.
We work to protect Earth and all beings from exploitation. We create and nurture sustainable relationships of care and respect, mutuality and justice. We will work to repair harm and damaged relationships.
Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
We learn from one another in our free and responsible search for truth and meaning. We embrace our differences and commonalities with Love, curiosity, and respect.
Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
We work to dismantle racism and all forms of systemic oppression. We support the use of inclusive democratic processes to make decisions within our congregations, our Association, and society at large.
Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
We collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.
Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
We freely and compassionately share our faith, presence, and resources. Our generosity connects us to one another in relationships of interdependence and mutuality.
Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
We use our time, wisdom, attention, and money to build and sustain fully accessible and inclusive communities.
In 1553 Michael Servetus was burned at the stake by Calvin.
Servetus, or Miguel Servet, was a Spanish Catholic who had become a geographer and editor in Paris, then a physician in southern France. In that year, he published a book, The Restitution of Christianity, in which he repeated assertions he had made in his earlier writings: That the doctrines of the Trinity and infant baptism made no sense.
The order for his arrest went out, and one Sunday morning soon thereafter he was spotted in a Genevan church, arrested, tried for spreading heresy and executed, with a copy of the Restitution strapped to his thigh (or, according to some sources, his arm).
