What is UU?
UU stands for Unitarian Universalism.
Unitarian Universalism is a covenanted, not a creedal, religion. We believe that truth continues to unfold, that revelation is not fixed. Because of that, we do not submit to a particular doctrine. Rather than commiting to a creed, we commit to each other. We live in intentional relationship with one another.
Because we are non-creedal, we are free to search for truth individually and collectively. We are open to many spiritual paths and know that truth is revealed from many sources. These include our personal experiences, the truths of science, the Judeo-Christian tradition, humanist teachings, our own reason and conscience and the people of faith from all over the world.
UU Congregations have formed an Association. While every church is independent, we are in relationship with other UU congregations. Together, we have discerned certain Principles to which we agree. To ensure that this never becomes creedal, we revisit our Principles every 15 years, always open to the ongoing nature of revelation.
Here are our Seven Principles:
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.
Unitarian Universalism is a covenanted, not a creedal, religion. We believe that truth continues to unfold, that revelation is not fixed. Because of that, we do not submit to a particular doctrine. Rather than commiting to a creed, we commit to each other. We live in intentional relationship with one another.
Because we are non-creedal, we are free to search for truth individually and collectively. We are open to many spiritual paths and know that truth is revealed from many sources. These include our personal experiences, the truths of science, the Judeo-Christian tradition, humanist teachings, our own reason and conscience and the people of faith from all over the world.
UU Congregations have formed an Association. While every church is independent, we are in relationship with other UU congregations. Together, we have discerned certain Principles to which we agree. To ensure that this never becomes creedal, we revisit our Principles every 15 years, always open to the ongoing nature of revelation.
Here are our Seven Principles:
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.
