What is Unitarian Universalism?

Welcome to Unitarianism or Unitarian Universalism (UU), a liberal religion that celebrates diversity of belief and is guided by seven principles. Our congregation and the almost 50 others across Canada and the many around the world are places where we gather to nurture our spirits, stimulate our freedom of thought and mind, and put our faith into action through social justice work in our communities and the wider world.
Newcomers are always welcome. There is no formal conversion process, so becoming a Unitarian is simply a matter of self-identification. Following an orientation to Unitarian Universalism and to our Fellowship, newcomers may sign our membership book. Membership does not require renouncing other religious affiliations or practices.
We come from a rich tradition of religious freedom and history; our roots go back to the 1500’s in Europe when Christians who believed that there was no biblical or other reason to believe in the Holy Trinity were persecuted as “heretics.” The real meaning of the word “heretic” is to choose and Unitarians believed that people should be free from religious dogma and creed to choose their spiritual path. We still do!
Instead of dogma we are guided by 7 Principles, formed from the wisdom of the world’s major religions and the guidance of science and philosophy.
Our history has carried us from liberal Christian views about the nature of God and human nature to a rich pluralism that includes theist and atheist, agnostic and humanist, pagan, Christian, Jew, and Buddhist. As our history continues to evolve and unfold, we invite you to join us by choosing our free faith. Come and celebrate our diversity of mind and spirit!
To learn more download and read What We Wish People Knew About Unitarian Universalism, by the Rev. Steven Epperson.
The Eight Principles
Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote eight Principles. These principles represent our values and act as a moral guide.
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For more information about out eight Principles, go to: https://cuc.ca/unitarian-universalism/principles_sources/