UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM

Unitarian Universalism in USA.  Check out the official website to learn not only of beliefs and principles but also the social values and the activities they engender.  http://www.uua.org/

The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee has as its Mission Statement: “UUSC advances human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies.” Its Vision Statement says: “UUSC envisions a world free from oppression and injustice, where all can realize their full human rights.” Its areas of focus include humanitarian crises, civil liberties, economic justice and environmental justice. Learn more at http://www.uusc.org.

BBC on Unitarian Universalism. The BBC religion website has an excellent, simple, compact, easy-to-read overview of Unitarian Universalism. After looking at the religion “at a glance,” you can peruse succinct material about beliefs; history; people; social values; worship.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/unitarianism/

The Patheos Religious Library provides a well-organized, well-presented, comprehensive overview of various faith traditions and the subsections within the faith traditions. For a good introduction to Unitarian Universalism’s origins, history, beliefs, rituals and worship, ethics and community, check out http://www.patheos.com/Library/Unitarian-Universalism.html.