What We Believe

Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion that is accepting of all traditions, ideas and lifestyles. We keep our minds open to the religious questions people have struggled with in all times and places.

We believe that personal experience, conscience, and reason should be the final authorities in religion. In the end religious authority lies not in a book, person, or institution, but in ourselves. We put religious insights to the test of our hearts and minds.

We uphold the free search for truth. We will not be bound by a statement of belief. We do not ask anyone to subscribe to a creed. We say ours is a non-creedal religion. Ours is a free faith.

We believe that religious wisdom is ever changing. Human understanding of life and death, the universe and its mysteries, is never final. Revelation is continuous. We celebrate unfolding truths known to teachers, prophets, and sages throughout the ages.

We affirm the worth of all women and men. We believe people should be encouraged to think for themselves. We know people differ in their opinions and lifestyles, and we believe these differences should be honored.

We seek to act as a positive force in the world, believing that, in matters of faith, actions speak louder than words. The here and now and the effects our actions will have on future generations deeply concern us. We know that our relationships with one another, with diverse peoples, races, and nations, should be governed by justice, equity, and compassion.

For more information about Unitarian Universalism, please visit the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) website. Atkinson Memorial Church is a member of the UUA.

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