About Unitarian Universalism
Beliefs & Principles
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion that embraces theological diversity; we welcome different beliefs and affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
Chalice
A flame within a chalice (a cup with a stem and foot) is a symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith.
Worship
Unitarian Universalists have a rich religious community with Sunday and holiday services and life passage celebrations.
General Assembly Starts on June 19—in 2013-06-19 20:00:00 GMT-05:00
GA Business Agenda is Available for Delegates
In addition to electing a new Moderator (Chief Governance Officer of the Unitarian Universalist Association), delegates to the General Assembly (GA) in June will vote to adopt the Draft Statement of Conscience, Immigration as a Moral Issue, which calls us to acknowledge the immigrant experience. Also on the agenda, changes that allow for voting by electronic ballot, amendments to bylaws provisions concerning investments, changes that establish the use of geographical regions, and more.
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UUA President’s Statement on BSA’s Historic Decision
The Rev. Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association, issued a statement reacting to the Boy Scouts of America’s historic decision. It begins, “Yesterday, the Boy Scouts of America made a historic decision in the right step towards equality, but the decision falls short of affirming the worth and dignity of all who would like to participate in scouting.”
Southern Region Oklahoma Emergency Relief Fund
Unitarian Universalists send care and prayers to those affected by Monday's devastating tornado in Moore, Oklahoma. Eager to lend a hand to those whose lives have been so disrupted, the Southern Region of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has established a relief fund in cooperation with the UUA. We hope you will give generously to the fund. Your gifts will be disbursed to appropriate local relief agencies as soon as possible.
Order Your Copy of Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer
In Sarah Conover’s new book from Skinner House, Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer, young readers will encounter a man very different from the figure often presented in Western popular culture. Instead, they will meet a radical prophet who challenged the rich and powerful, formed alliances with people of different beliefs, and preached, "love for humanity what you love for yourself."
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