About Unitarian Universalism

​Welcome to Unitarian Universalism, a religion that celebrates diversity of belief and is guided by seven principles. 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.

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Thoughts from the President of the UUA during this time of isolation:

A welcoming reminder that we are not alone -- from the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, the president of our Unitarian Universalist Association:  
​https://vimeo.com/450181394

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Principles & Sources

Unitarian Universalists have agreed to live by seven principles, and have identified six sources of religious tradition. These principles and sources were created through a democratic process involving our membership, and may occasionally be amended the same way. In fact, the sixth source was added fairly recently, in 1996.

PRINCIPLES AND SOURCES
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Unitarian Universalists covenant to affirm and promote:

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;
7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:

• Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
• Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion and the transforming power of love;
• Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
• Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
• Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit;
• Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
• Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision.

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UU History in 8 Minutes

Michael Servetus

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.
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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).

more . . .
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UU Resources

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION (UUA)

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE (UUSC)

UU WORLD MAGAZINE - NEWS

UU HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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NOTABLE UUs

The UU Church of Nashua New Hampshire has posted answers to the  100 QUESTIONS THAT NON-MEMBERS ASK ABOUT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM.  If you like this text, we recommend you buy the book by the same title from the UUA.