Sixty-two years ago, this month the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of American voted, in separate meetings, to consolidate and become the Unitarian Universalist Association. This year is … Continue reading Cultivating Relationships Between Religious Communities
Rev. Jacqueline Ziegler, Interim Minister serving the UU Church in Idaho Falls, offers this service. Rev. Ziegler served as UUFB’s Interim Minister from September 2010 through June 2011. How often … Continue reading Do Unitarian Universalists Have Faith in Anything? Yes!
In 1961 the Unitarian and the Universalist denominations merged to form the Unitarian Universalist Association. Both denominations were associated with the liberal religious tradition in this country. During the course … Continue reading Unitarian & Universalist Concepts of God
The Unitarian Universalist Association has set forth in its bylaws Seven Principles that member congregations agree to affirm and promote. In numerous sermons over the course of this year we … Continue reading The Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism
The world is changing. Unitarian Universalism as a faith has changed in the past 50 years. This Fellowship is facing dynamic change as well. How can we live into these … Continue reading Changes
John Adams, one of our Unitarian forebears, had a significant role in crafting our U.S. Constitution. The preamble of the Constitution lifts up the concepts of peace, liberty, and justice. Like … Continue reading Peace, Liberty and Justice for All
There is a saying that goes, “Life is a journey not a destination.” On the journey of life there is no map to follow, no established course that is clearly … Continue reading A Free and Responsible Search
Chalica is a week long celebration that is unique to Unitarian Universalism. Each day, beginning on Monday, December 4, those who choose to participate light a chalice while reflecting on … Continue reading Chalica: A Winter Multigenerational Service
“Respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person” is the first of our Seven Principles. When someone asks, “What do Unitarian Universalists believe?” the corresponding reply frequently includes … Continue reading Inherent Worth and Dignity
Our first Principle, “respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person,” calls us to focus, first and foremost, on the positive aspects of each and every person. Focusing … Continue reading Inherent Worth and Dignity Misconstrued
