Unitarian Universalist Association

Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), in full the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations in North America, is a liberal religious denomination of Unitarian Universalist congregations formed by the consolidation in 1961 of the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church in America. Both of these predecessor organizations were Christian Unitarian and Universalist denominations; but modern Unitarian Universalists define themselves as non-creedal, and therefore they may have not only Christian beliefs or affinities ?they may draw wisdom from other religions and philosophies as well, such as Humanism (with a plurality or majority), Buddhism, Judaism, and Earth-centered spirituality, among others, or different individual combinations of them. Therefore the UUA qualifies as a form of post-Christian liberal religion with syncretistic leanings.

Congregations

Most of the member congregations of the UUA are in the United States and Canada, but it has also admitted congregations from Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and Pakistan (although UUA policy appears at present to be against admitting any new congregations from outside North America, instead having them form their own national bodies and having these bodies join the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists). Canadian congregations are all members of both the UUA and the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC). Until 2001, most services to Canadian congregations were provided by the UUA; however the UUA and CUC have now agreed that most services will henceforth be delivered to Canadian congregations by the CUC, although the UUA will retain responsibilities in relation to the management of ministers.

Related Topics:
United States - Canada - Australia - New Zealand - Philippines - Pakistan - North America - International Council of Unitarians and Universalists - Canadian Unitarian Council - 2001

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