About Unitarian Universalism

As a religious tradition, Unitarian Universalists hold diverse and inclusive beliefs. We have no shared creed. Rather, UUs emphasize the shared values of interdependence, pluralism, justice, transformation, generosity, and equity—all centered around love. Although Unitarianism and Universalism both have origins as liberal Christian traditions, today we embrace diverse teachings from many different global religions and philosophies.

Unitarian Universalists believe more than one thing. We think for ourselves and reflect together about important topics like the following:

We are united in our broad and inclusive outlook, and in our values. We are united in shared experience: our open and stirring worship services, religious education, and rites of passage; our work for social justice; our quest to include the marginalized; our expressions of love.

Learn more about Unitarian Universalists from a variety of beliefs and backgrounds: Atheist/Agnostic, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, and more.

Shared Values

At the General Assembly in June 2024, UUs voted to update our bylaws with language describing Unitarian Universalism through these shared values, all centered around love:

Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.

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