Covenanting Communities
Covenanting communities are Unitarian Universalist (UU) groups that claim a UU identity but they look and feel different from a traditional congregation.
Related and Associate Member Organizations are diverse groups that embrace Unitarian Universalist (UU) principles and traditions outside of congregations and covenanting communities. They include member and professional organizations, justice-focused groups, camps and conference centers, and more.
Associate Member Organizations are named in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) bylaws, and are limited to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee and the Unitarian Universalist Women’s Federation, two organizations with historic connections to the UUA.
Related Organizations do important work in providing identity groups for Unitarian Universalists, focusing on specific justice work, supporting people working within Unitarian Universalism, and providing unique UU experiences. Related Organizations are in formal relationship with the UUA in order to advance Unitarian Universalist values and claim a UU identity, but are not congregations or covenanting communities.
- To apply to become a Related Organization, complete the online application form.
- Learn more about ways the UUA Supports Related Organizations.
International
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International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist WomenThe International Convocation of UU Women (ICUUW) is a global partnership of Unitarian/Universalists and people who share our values to work for women’s empowerment through Unitarian/Universalist connections around the world. ICUUW is committed to improving the lives of women and girls by working…
Lifespan Faith Development
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Unitarian Universalist Small Group Ministry Network
The Unitarian Universalist Small Group Ministry Network (UU SGMN) supports and enriches UU congregations through developing and sustaining covenanted small group ministry programs. We provide single and multi-congregational workshops to set-up or re-energize SGM programs, offer consultations and…
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Oak Park Our Whole Lives
Oak Park Our Whole Lives is an independent non-profit, volunteer-run organization that provides holistic, inclusive, comprehensive sexuality education to children and families in the community and area in grades K-9.
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Unitarian Sunday School Society
The Unitarian Sunday School Society provides grants in support of religious education projects not originating with the Unitarian Universalist Association’s own religious education arm.
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Unitarian Universalist Spiritual Direction Network
The Unitarian Universalist Spiritual Direction Network (UUSDN) is an all-volunteer association and community of accountability with a shared mission to support Unitarian Universalism through spiritual direction.
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Unitarian Universalist Spiritual Direction Network
The Unitarian Universalist Spiritual Direction Network (UUSDN) is an all-volunteer association and community of accountability with a shared mission to support Unitarian Universalism through spiritual direction.
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UU Wellspring
UU Wellspring is a 10-month spiritual deepening course for Unitarian Universalists.
Professional Organizations/Ministry
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UU Society for Community Ministries
The Unitarian Universalist Society for Community Ministries (UUSCM) is a Unitarian Universalist movement of lay ministers & ordained clergy committed to promoting a broad spectrum of healing and social justice ministries. We believe that only through many diverse forms of ministry can we heal…
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Unitarian Universalist Retired Ministers and Partners Association
In faithfulness to the UU tradition and to the guidelines and code of conduct of the UUMA, the purpose of UURMaPA is to serve the interests and enhance the well-being of retired UU ministers and their life partners.
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Unitarian Universalist Ministers Association (UUMA)In the day to day, the UUMA devotes its time and resources to promoting lifelong growth and learning in ministry, supporting ministers in all stages and settings and working to dismantle systems and structures of racism and oppression.