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The true teachers
are those who
help us think
for ourselves.
SARVEPALLI
RADHAKRISHNAN

The 7 Principles of Unitarian Universalism
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, 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.
The 6 Sources of Our Living Tradition:
The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:
  • Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
  • Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
  • Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
  • Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
  • Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
  • Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
       ....Promulgated by the Unitarian Universalist Association

A Brief History of Unitarian Universalism
The Unitarian Universalist Association was formed in 1961, but did you know that the first Unitarian church was established in 1563? And the first Universalist church in 1779? Click here to learn more about our religion of the free mind.

100 Frequently Asked Questions about Unitarian Universalism
Are UU's Christians? How do we regard other world religions? How do UU's explain evil? Is ceremony a part of our tradition? Click here for answers to 100 frequently asked questions about our faith.

Famous Unitarian Universalists
Six U.S. Presidents plus Clara Barton, Charles Darwin, Florence Nightingale, Albert Schweitzer, Frank Lloyd Wright... Click here to see our list!