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What's a Unitarian Universalist?

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Unitarian Universalism is a faith tradition that encourages
each individual to develop a personal set of beliefs.
It draws from many different religions in the belief that
​no single one has all the answers, and that most have something to teach us. 
​The ultimate determination of what is sacred for each person
​results from their own direct experience.
  
Our Principles
Unitarian Universalist communities affirm and promote seven Principles,   
which we hold as strong values and moral guides.
1.   The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2.   Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3.   Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth
      in our congregations;
4.   A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5.   The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process
      within our congregations and in society at large;
6.   The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
7.   Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are
​      a part.
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​Sources of Our Living Tradition
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We live out our Principles within a living tradition
​of wisdom and spirituality,
drawn from Six Sources which include:
1.   Direct experience of that transcending mystery and
     wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a
     renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which
     create and uphold life.
2.  Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which
     challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil
     with justice, compassion, and the transforming power
     of love.
3.  Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our
     ethical and spiritual life.
4.  Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to
     God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.
5.  Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the
     guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn
     us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
6.  Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which
     celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in
     harmony with the rhythms of nature.

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Our Symbol: The Flaming Chalice
A flame within a chalice (a cup with a stem and foot) is a primary symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith tradition. Many of our congregations kindle a flaming chalice in gatherings and worships and feature the chalice symbol prominently.  

​Hans Deutsch, an Austrian artist, first brought together the chalice and the flame as a Unitarian symbol during his work with the Unitarian Service Committee during World War II. To Deutsch, the image had connotations of sacrifice and love.  

To Unitarian Universalists today the flaming chalice is a symbol of hope, the sacred, the quest for truth, the warmth of community, the light of reason, and more.  We light a flaming chalice in worship to create a reverent space for reflection, prayer, meditation, and singing.
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Thank you to the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Albuquerque, NM for sharing this graphic of their chapel background.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of St. Augustine
2487 A1A South
St. Augustine, Florida  32080
 
UUFSAcontact@gmail.com

(904) 471-2047
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      • This I Believe
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      • 25th Anniversary Video
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