Unitarian Universalism

In Unitarian Universalism, you can bring your whole self, your questions, your doubts, your beliefs and your loving heart.

We see the value in coming together, without one 'right' set of beliefs, and with conviction that history has given us many teachers. We do not ask you to check your personal background and beliefs at the door: we invite you to join with us on a journey that honours a variety of understandings.

Unitarianism and Universalism were, historically, liberal Christian traditions. Unitarianism began in the 16th century and valued religious freedom and thought. Universalism developed in the late 18th century and espoused the idea of a loving god who embraced all people.

Over time, these liberal religious ideas spread, evolved, morphed and merged into what is modern day Unitarian Universalism. Over time, our shared Principles that support “the free and responsible search for truth and meaning” have led us to embrace diverse teaching from Eastern and Western religions and philosophies.

Unitarian Universalism is a covenental faith rather than a creedal one. Rather than agreeing about what we believe together, we agree about how we will be together. Unitarian Universalists believe more than one thing. We think for ourselves, and reflect together, about the important and BIG questions:

What is the meaning of my life?
How shall I live?
Is there something bigger than me?
What sacred texts and sources of wisdom can inform my journey?
What spiritual practices can help ground me?
How can we celebrate diversity and build communities of hope and meaning?

We come together, with shared values, as expressed in our seven Principles to grow and learn together. We come together in worship services, in religious exploration programs, in our search for truth and meaning and the world we dream of. We invite you to visit us, to learn more about us, and to join with us in the journey.

If you want to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, please explore the links at the bottom of this page.

Our Unitarian Universalist Principles

As a member congregation of the Canadian Unitarian Council, we covenant to affirm and promote the following principles:

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 congregation
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

Our Unitarian Universalist Sources

We believe wisdom comes from may sources. Worshipping in our congregation you may hear a reading or perspective shared from any one of these sources from which our living tradition is drawn:

Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love
Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature

For more information on Unitarian Universalism the following links will assist you:

Canadian Unitarian Council - our Canadian Association

Unitarian Universalist Association [UUA] - our North American Association