For fifteen years the UUPCC has encouraged and supported congregational partnerships between American and Canadian Unitarian Universalists and U*Us around the globe. These relationships weave together the lives and stories of people who share our fundamental affirmations of freedom of conscience in matters of religion, tolerance for those with different beliefs, a reasoned approach to religious ideas and a willingness to grow and change in our religious understandings.

UUPCC believes that international engagement is a moral and spiritual principle that enhances Unitarian Universalist congregational life. Global partnerships can be a first step to building world community. Through shared experience, partners become increasingly aware of the interdependency of all people.

Partnerships provide individuals, small groups and full congregations a way to connect with the larger fellowship of our faith. Our models are not based on charity—we value building relationships between UUs that benefit all in both small and large ways—improving cultural understanding, supporting communities and helping to develop individual, religious, educational and economic opportunities.

The UUPCC is a non-profit membership organization composed of individual, group and congregational memberships and governed by a twelve-person Board of Directors, elected by the members. We are an independent affiliate of the UUA.