We are people of all ages, many backgrounds, and many beliefs. We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. Unitarian Universalists believe that one of the most important affirmations of faith is to respect the inherent dignity and worth of all people. We trust people’s ability to determine their own faith, and we believe people should be encouraged to think for themselves. 

We do not require assent to any creed or statement of faith before a person can join us. Our churches often include not only Christians, but people connected to Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, Taoism, and other wisdom traditions. Among our members are the traditionally religious as well as atheists, agnostics, humanists, and pagans. Unitarian Universalist churches welcome people of all races, ages, places, sexual orientations, and gender identities into their membership and leadership.

Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition that has changed in many ways from its original Christian roots and continues to evolve today. We seek to welcome all of you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith.

UU History

Unitarian Universalism is historically founded upon two ideas developed in the context of the liberal Christian tradition. Early Unitarians believed that the nature of God is unified and that there is a divine spark in every human being. Early Universalists affirmed that God’s love is so powerful that every person will find salvation. 

Although the two movements had many differences, they came together to form a stronger movement to impact the world. In America, the Universalist Church of America was founded in 1793, and the American Unitarian Association (AUA) in 1825. In May 2025, we celebrated the 200th anniversary of the founding of the AUA. In 1961, the Unitarian and Universalist denominations merged to form the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). If you would like to know more about the history of Unitarian Universalism, we encourage you to to visit some of the history resources at the UUA website.