There around 215,000 people representing over 1,000 Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations in North America. Unitarian Universalism is a non-dogmatic, non-creedal faith. We are a covenantal religion held by a set of guiding principles. While many other churches have been closing their doors, Unitarian Universalism grew nationally by 15.8% from 2000 to 2010, according to the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies.
UUs are often asked “what do you believe?” You will find some of those answers here.
Our Faith is not interested in saving your soul.
We’re here to help you unfold the awesome soul you already have.
Andrea Lerner
Our Principles
All Unitarian Universalists endorse seven principles; an eight principle has been ratified by some congregations and will soon be considered by the entire association. The principles are stated as follows.
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:
But there is more…
The Flaming Chalice
The Unitarian Service Committee used the symbol of a flaming chalice during WWII in their work assisting political refugees. Since then, lighting a chalice has become a ritual in worship, recalling the principles of justice and compassion reflected in the Service Committee’s ministry. The flaming chalice has come to represent the Unitarian Universalist movement as a whole.
Sources of Our Living Tradition
Our faith tradition draws from many sources. Each of these inform our history and our present. Click on or hover over each icon in the circle below to learn more about each of our sources.