Unitarian Universalism is a liberal, non-creedal faith that celebrates life, encourages spiritual growth, and calls us to social action. Ours is a warm and welcoming community for all persons, regardless of age, race, gender expression, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self: your full identity, your questioning mind, your expansive heart.
As Unitarian Universalists, we covenant to affirm and promote:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
- Journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.
Our community is warm, welcoming, passionate, and fun. Among us are Humanists, Buddhists, Nature-lovers, Mystics, Atheists, Agnostics, and Activists. We love to sing, to learn, to discuss challenging questions, to support each other in difficult times, to work for justice, and to celebrate the passages of our lives together.
Watch Rev. Susan Panttaja sermon on “Unitarian Universalism: Faith in Transformation”:
Shared Values and Covenants
In June 2024, the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) adopted Shared Unitarian Universalist Values into the bylaws. These values are show here:
Article II of the UUA Bylaws can be found HERE.
Inspirations
Direct experiences of transcending mystery and wonder are primary sources of Unitarian Universalist inspiration. These experiences open our hearts, renew our spirits, and transform our lives. We draw upon, and are inspired by, sacred, secular, and scientific understandings that help us make meaning and live into our values. These sources ground us and sustain us in ordinary, difficult, and joyous times. We respect the histories, contexts, and cultures in which these sources were created and are currently practiced. Grateful for the experiences that move us, aware of the religious ancestries we inherit, and enlivened by the diversity which enriches our faith, we are called to ever deepen and expand our wisdom. – from the UUA Bylaws
