Unitarian Universalism is dedicated to diversity, tolerance, and freedom in the search for truth. UUs draw from many sources in their study and worship.
Unitarian Universalists believe that each individual is responsible for consciously deciding what to believe. They draw from many sources to find wisdom to support the search for truth and meaning.
Because Unitarian Universalists believe that wisdom is alive and constantly changing and growing, there is no doctrine or creed required for membership. Members support each other at their various stages of growth in researching an endless variety of sources to get closer to the truth as it pertains to them.
All men and women are considered by Unitarian Universalists to be of great worth. There is no task within Unitarian Universalism that excludes one sex or the other. They honor differences in lifestyles.
Why the long name?
The Unitarian and Universalist Churches used to be two different organizations. In 1961, owing to their similarities, the two organizations merged to become The Unitarian Universalists. For ease of communication, members tend to call themselves UUs or Unitarians.
What do they do?
UU congregations meet on Sundays for worship services. Different congregations may have different focuses in their services, so if the first church you visit does not suit your needs, you may well find another UU congregation that is perfect for you. Various congregations may have adult education classes, daycare, social outreach programs, support groups, study groups, social events and more. UUs often involve themselves in political matters that affect the welfare of human beings.
Famous Unitarians, Universalists and Unitarian Universalists:
John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Paul Revere, Daniel Webster,
Louisa May Alcott, ee cummings, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Robert Fulghum, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Pete Seeger, Rod Serling, Mary Shelley, Henry David Thoreau, Kurt Vonnegut, Frank Lloyd Wright, Clara Barton, Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., Herman Melville, Florence Nightingale, Beatrix Potter, Maria Montessori, Joseph Priestly, Aldai Stevenson, William Taft, Albert Schweitzer, and many more.
