Quilt by UUCSV founding member Jean Weston
Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion born of the Jewish and Christian traditions. We keep our minds open to the religious questions that people have struggled with in all times and places.
We affirm the worth of every person. We believe people should be encouraged to think for themselves. We know people differ in their opinions, choices, and identities, and we believe these differences should be honored.
We uphold the free search for truth. Ours is a non-creedal religion: we do not ask anyone to subscribe to a creed.
We seek to act as a moral force in the world, believing that ethical living is the supreme witness of religion. The here and now and the effects our actions will have on future generations deeply concern us. We know our relationships with one another, with diverse peoples, ethnicities, and nations, should be governed by justice, equity, and compassion.
Each Unitarian Universalist congregation is involved in many kinds of programs. Worship is held regularly, the insights of the past and present are shared with those who will create the future, service to the community is undertaken, and friendships are made.
Our congregations are self-governing. Authority and responsibility are vested in the membership of the congregation. Every member is encouraged to participate actively in their faith community.
Excerpts from “We Are Unitarian Universalists”, pamphlet #3081 © Unitarian Universalist Association, 1999
Learn more about Unitarian Universalism: www.uua.org