Unitarian Christian Church of America
We warmly welcome you to the UCCA. We believe we are a “faith whose time has come, indeed a faith for today.” Our aim is not to impose a specific belief but to unite with others to promote, educate, and improve a “way of living” in harmony and peace with everyone.
The world we live in is not what God intended for it to be. The old ways no longer work, nor are they relevant; it is time for an “awakening.” Our spiritual needs are unmet as we have evolved, creating a growing spiritual and moral void that must be addressed.
We invite you to join us in becoming the revival that awakens humanity into the next century and beyond. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. The time is right, the need is clear, and the answer is waiting.
"First, liberty, freedom of the individual to think, think as he will or think as he must; but not liberty for the sake of itself. Liberty for the sake of finding the truth"
- Minot J. Savage, Our Unitarian Gospel (p. 9).
Our Purpose:
Our Church is centered in our “Universal Principle”, thus, the UCCA declares and proclaims: “There is only one God, creator and sustainer of all existence, giver of life to all that lives. As God’s creation, we are to love and honor our God with every ounce of our being. When we purport to behave in a manner consistent with that belief, it is manifested by the unconditional love we have for, and the compassion we demonstrate to, all humankind and all creation.”
(Ref. Gospel of Mark 12:28-34)
Our Mission:
It is intended that the UCCA will become a common gathering place and a source of information, inspiration, and support for those who are considering or choose to become modern-day Unitarian Christians.
A Message for Today's World
We sincerely hope you'll find a comfortable and welcoming environment and new home here with us. When we come together, our goal is not to impose personal faith or judge honest individual differences. Instead, we strive to unite through our love for God and to live in truth, peace, and love for all humankind and all of God’s creation.
As our Platform may be unfamiliar to you, we invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about who we are and what we believe. The UCCA is genuinely committed to a “faith whose time has come, indeed, a faith for today.”
We welcome everyone who chooses to participate in living our Platform. Those who actively practice our Universal Principle embodied within our Foundational Beliefs and to the best of their abilities, live the faith we share as a way of life, not just a statement made when convenient or appropriate.
Today, there are over 40,000 different Christian denominations. A very small percentage of these identify as "Unitarian" in some way. The most well-known of the "Unitarians" is the "Unitarian Universalist Association," or UUA. The UUA does not describe itself as specifically "Christian" or "God Centered," and its teachings and practices reflect this.
Two additional Unitarian groups are the "Biblical Unitarians" and the "Unitarian Christians." However, those calling themselves "Biblical Unitarians" and "Unitarian Christians" openly state who they are in what they teach and practice. However, the two are notably different in many ways.
The "Biblical Unitarians" differ from traditional Christians mainly in their views on the Trinity and, in some cases, their understanding of Jesus' nature. They believe there is only "One True God, the Father" and see Jesus as the "divine Son of God" but not God incarnate. They consider the "Holy Spirit" to be the power or nature of God, not a separate "person." They regard the Bible as the "Infallible Word of God" and the only source of guidance for humanity. In short, they are just another "Christian Denomination," following the same general path as other churches. Most "worship Jesus” in some way, denying Jesus’ divinity but elevating him above all others to a point of veneration.
The “Unitarian Christians” are still developing into a “faith for today,” a faith that, like the Unitarians of old, is open-minded and focused on the needs of the people of the world we live in now and for the future. They do not believe in the “Trinity,” in any form, and see Jesus as he was, a normal itinerant Jewish Rabbi of the Second Temple period, in Israel under Roman occupation. He was no more “a son of God” than anyone else is a child of God; if God is the Creator and the Giver of Life, then all are the same, including Jesus.
The Unitarian Christian of today aims to see the world as Jesus saw it during his lifetime. We want to address the needs of humanity, just as Jesus did. We do not need a “separate person of a Trinity,” as a “god-man” or a “Holy Spirit.” We understand the "Holy Spirit of God" as Jesus saw God's Spirit—not separate, but truly, "God with us," in Spirit and truth. The first-century Jews saw God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit as the modern-day Unitarian Christian does. The only "Scriptures" Jesus knew, based on what we understand, were the Torah and other Jewish teachings of his time; there was no "Bible" as today's "Christians" know it. So, why are we worshiping it?
Modern Unitarian Christian teachings embrace the Bible and all Holy Scriptures from around the world as sources of inspiration, guidance, and encouragement for living a Godly life. Neither the Jews, the Roman Church, nor any current Christian denomination has a monopoly on "God's Word." God continues to speak today, addressing the issues of our time in ways that all who choose to listen can understand.
The modern "Unitarian Christian" movement is best represented within the teachings of the 'Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA).' They offer a "Platform" that serves as a foundation to build a "faith whose time has come," focused on the hope of humankind and the future for all of God's creation. These are not the "times of the Bible"; we cannot go back. God created us to evolve and move forward, not to dwell in the past and continue making the same mistakes our ancestors made.
A core belief of the UCCA is that everyone who comes in peace is welcome. That means, without exception—no matter your faith, beliefs, or identity—you are welcome with us. We do not and will not compromise our teachings to suit others' beliefs, but we will share what God has revealed to us, accept you just as you are, and walk with you on life's journey hand-in-hand because we know we are all "God's Children," members of "God's Family," and that is the bond that unites us all.
