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.
Identity
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UU Women and Religion (Continental)Continental Unitarian Universalist Women & Religion (UUWR) is a network of Unitarian Universalist (UU) women’s organizations and individuals, dedicated to freeing ourselves, others, and the Earth from traditional, historical, and contemporary oppressive and patriarchal systems. serves as a link…
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UU Women and Religion (Continental)
Continental Unitarian Universalist Women & Religion (UUWR) is a network of Unitarian Universalist (UU) women’s organizations and individuals, dedicated to freeing ourselves, others, and the Earth from traditional, historical, and contemporary oppressive and patriarchal systems. serves as a link…
International
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Religions for Peace: USA
Religions for Peace USA is the largest and most broadly-based representative multi-religious forum in the United States, with participants from about 50 religious communities, representing diversity within each of the major faith traditions and many of the minor ones.
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International Association for Religious Freedom — U.S. Chapter
The purpose of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) is to work for freedom of religion and belief because it is a precious human right that potentially enables the best within our religious lives, our search for truth or enlightenment, to flourish.
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International Association for Religious Freedom — U.S. Chapter
The purpose of the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF) is to work for freedom of religion and belief because it is a precious human right that potentially enables the best within our religious lives, our search for truth or enlightenment, to flourish.
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Religions for Peace: USA
Religions for Peace USA is the largest and most broadly-based representative multi-religious forum in the United States, with participants from about 50 religious communities, representing diversity within each of the major faith traditions and many of the minor ones.
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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…
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International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women
The 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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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 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…