What is Unitarianism?
Unitarianism has its roots in the dissenting Christians of the 17th and 18th centuries. Our ethos is grounded in freedom and enquiry.
Our objective is “to promote a free and inquiring religion through the worship of God and the celebration of life; the service of humanity and respect for all creation; and the upholding of the liberal Christian tradition.”
We have always combined reason and science with spirituality and faith, with a strong commitment to using our power to create a more just and fair society. We are committed to approaching all the world’s religions and belief systems with an attitude of tolerance, open-mindedness and respect. We are grounded in our current reality, and this drives our evolution.
Today’s Unitarianism focuses around three main pillars:
Radical spirituality
We believe there are as many paths through life as there are people, and we walk them together. Drawing on ancient wisdom, philosophy, science, art and poetry, we make space to pray, to meditate, to find stillness in nature, and to pay attention to whatever we hold sacred.
Radical community
Courses, retreats and meditation apps all have their place. But we are social creatures who live in connection with one another. Our communities gather to grow spiritually side by side. Our congregations become places to learn from people who see the world differently.
Radical roots
Ours is a living tradition, still questioning, still growing, and now inviting you to be part of what comes next. Our founders chose to follow their conscience rather than accept the doctrine handed to them. Over the centuries, Unitarians have played their part in the movements for suffrage, civil rights, LGBT equality and climate justice.