Unitarianism Explained
What do Unitarians Offer?
Unitarian churches offer a liberal religion that draws from many faith traditions.
Unitarians are people who identify as Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus,
Pagans, Atheists, and others.
Unitarians are encouraged to search for truth on their own spiritual path.
It is the only religion to come together in a blessed community with such a wide range
of beliefs.
What do Unitarians do in the world?
Unitarians have historically had an impact on social and political reform far greater than our small numbers would suggest. Many Unitarians have been pioneers in numerous fields, based on our declared commitment to social justice and equality. We were the first denomination to ordain women as ministers, and also the first to ordain openly gay men and women. Individual Unitarians have their own particular causes, but among the issues which the denomination continues to take the lead on are gay and lesbian rights, animal welfare and penal reform.
Unitarians in London and the South East
Unitarians have been in London and the South East since 1774, though many of our congregations date back more than a hundred years before that. For all of that time we have been in the forefront of radical liberal religious thought, promoting the primacy of individual conscience in matters of faith.
There are 28 Unitarian congregations in London and the South East. See the map for locations. You might wonder "If Unitarians promote the primacy of individual conscience, why do they gather in community?" We do so for two main reasons. The first is that, although we might each be on our own spiritual journey, we need each other for encouragement, guidance and inspiration. We gather to learn from each other, but we also gather to celebrate and worship together, to share life's joys and sorrows, and to know that we are not alone in our spiritual quest. But we also gather so that, together, we can be an influence for good in the world. We place a high value on serving the wider community, not just ourselves.
What We Believe
Unitarian churches offer a liberal religion that draws from many faith traditions.
Unitarians are people who identify as Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus,
Pagans, Atheists, and others.
Unitarians are encouraged to search for truth on their own spiritual path.
It is the only religion to come together in a blessed community with such a wide range
of beliefs.
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