Unitarian Universalism

Unitarian Universalism is a religious movement that officially began in the US in the 1960s. Starting as a merger of minority Christian protestant groups, Unitarian Universalism no longer claims any particular religious tradition: Universalist Unitarian members will seek meaning in many religions. There is little set doctrine, and individual UUs may be atheist, agnostic, monotheists, pantheists, or any other label, including also claiming membership in other faiths. Instead, Unitarian Universalism focuses on intellectual freedom, community service, and inclusion. Today there are a little over three quarters of a million UUs worldwide.

If you are a member of this community and/or would like to receive more information about Unitarian Universalism, please e-mail our Sr. Associate Chaplain Ian Oliver.

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Unitarian Universalist chalice in silhouette

The flame and chalice has many meanings.  The cup represents religious community, while the flame represents ideas including the sacrificial flame, the flame of the spirit, and more. The flaming chalice image has changed several times over the past 65 years since it was designed by Hans Deutsch during WWII.