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We Are Unitarian Universalists
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton
In 1961, The American Unitarian Association and The Universalist Church of America merged to become The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). In that same year, The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton had its first meeting. Our long name reflects a long history and tradition of reason, tolerance, and justice seeking, called for by a deep faith in that transcendent power that has been called by many names - God, Love, Truth, Life itself, “the pulse that through the green fuse drives”. Our Unitarian and Universalist ancestors were both named, centuries ago, for heresies within Christianity. In the 1600s, Unitarians like Francis David of Transylvania and Miguel Servetus of Spain, proclaimed one God. They were also known as anti-trinitarians. In the 1700s, Universalists like George De Benniville and John Murray taught that salvation was open to all. Proud of the courage behind our heretical history, we would champion each person's religious quest as we abide by our Principles and Purposes. We have no creeds. Our theologies are diverse. We are Theists, Humanists, and Agnostics. We have come from Jewish, Christian, and secular backgrounds. We are seekers, drawing wisdom and strength from the teachings and practices of the traditions of our childhoods and the traditions we have come to treasure since, taking insight and inspiration from the gifts of poets and scientists, musicians and mystics. Our free faith, our covenantal faith, ~ this faith worthy of our lives and times, ~ is best formed when experience is passed through the fire of Reason (Emerson) and those insights so refined are then tested in community. We gather to reason together, to encourage each other to live fully, faithful to the deepest we know. We gather together to hold up and give from our ability to make beauty, bring healing, create peace, and bend the world toward justice. We invite you to learn about our principles, our history and tradition by clicking on any of the links on this page.The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Boca Raton 2601 St. Andrews Blvd. Boca Raton FL 33434
Phone 561.482.2001 Fax 561.482.2011 e-mail uufbr@bellsouth.net
