From Rev. Kristen Kuriga: |
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"To become a Unitarian Universalist, you make no doctrinal promises, but you are required to do much more. You are required to choose your own beliefs — you promise, that is, to use your reason and your experience and the dictates of your conscience to decide upon your own theology, and then you are asked to actually live by that theology. You are asked to take your chosen faith very seriously." From, "The Theology of Unitarian Universalists" by Rev. Dr. Marilyn Sewell.
UU Values
Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition that has changed in many ways from the original Christian roots of its Universalist and Unitarian heritages, and it continues to evolve today. Most recently, this evolution has taken the form of adopting new language to describe who we are as UUs. At General Assembly in June 2024, UUs voted to replace existing Seven Principles and Six Sources language in our bylaws with language describing Unitarian Universalism through these shared values, all centered around LOVE:
What do Unitarian Universalists Believe?
It has been said that if you ask five UUs what UUs believe, you will get 6 (or more) answers! Unitarian Universalists share values, but have a wide range of spiritual beliefs. Some UUs are also Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, pagan, and/or atheist. Some UUs pray to one god, some pray to many gods, some don't pray at all, and still others find spiritual fulfillment alone in nature, or singing together in a choir. For Unitarian Universalists, it is our shared principles that bring us together and help to guide our actions within our communities by calling us to respect the inherent worth and dignity of all people.
- Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
- Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
- Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
- Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
- Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
- Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
What do Unitarian Universalists Believe?
It has been said that if you ask five UUs what UUs believe, you will get 6 (or more) answers! Unitarian Universalists share values, but have a wide range of spiritual beliefs. Some UUs are also Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, pagan, and/or atheist. Some UUs pray to one god, some pray to many gods, some don't pray at all, and still others find spiritual fulfillment alone in nature, or singing together in a choir. For Unitarian Universalists, it is our shared principles that bring us together and help to guide our actions within our communities by calling us to respect the inherent worth and dignity of all people.
UUA
Unitarian Universalist Association
The UUA is the central UU organization in the United States, "The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is to equip congregations for health and vitality, to support and train lay and professional leaders, and to advance Unitarian Universalist values in the world."
The UUA is the central UU organization in the United States, "The mission of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is to equip congregations for health and vitality, to support and train lay and professional leaders, and to advance Unitarian Universalist values in the world."
- Visit the UUA bookstore to find books about UUsim, Social Justice, Spirituality, and more!
Who to contact
Valeria Aguilar
Membership Coordinator
Membership Coordinator
