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.
The UCCA teaches that life should be lived with love, humility, compassion, spiritual openness, and a commitment to personal and communal flourishing.
"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).
WILL YOU PASS IT ON
October 18, 2026
Matthew 22:16. So they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and teach the way of God in accordance with truth, and show deference to no one, for you do not regard people with partiality.
This passage comes from the account in which the Pharisees accost Jesus, trying to trap him into saying something incriminating about the Romans. Jesus puts them in their place with the famous words: “Give therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s.” But that isn’t all we can learn from this passage.
These “teachers/Pharisees” admit they recognize that Jesus' message is grounded in “the truth” and that his motives are “sincere.” They understand that what Jesus teaches is truly “the way of God” and eternally true. They recognize that, unlike themselves and others, Jesus is indifferent to all and accepts others without judgment, condemnation, division, or hatred. It is clear that these Pharisees and their minions know who Jesus is and recognize that the message he brings is godly in every way, yet they also see his truths as a threat to themselves. They know that if people hear him and follow him, their hold on and power over their lives will diminish, and they could lose some of their wealth and status. They cannot allow this; thus, they begin plotting to stop him.
When you look at Jesus' teachings, do you hear godliness in his message? More importantly, do you recognize his truths and hear the sincerity in his words? Or do you look away and follow the teachings of those who mislead you, as the Pharisees misled Israel? If you believe that your name on a church roll is all you need, that Jesus paid your price and you can be whatever you want to be, or that belonging to any specific church or religious group is all you need, then you are as lost as you can be, wandering in a wilderness of your own making. How are you doing with that?
Jesus taught that we are to live godly lives in today's world. That means we are to live out the love of God in all we say and do, for all the world to see, without conditions or exceptions. We are to love all others just as God loves us. We do this by doing all we can to meet each other's needs. We do this by accepting others as God created them and never judging them for who they are. When we live in love, we reflect the image of God, the force within us that gives us life and being. Is this your life?
When we look closely at what Jesus taught, we stop focusing on what we are told he did for us. When we hear the truths of his message and realize he is speaking to us in the here and now, we begin to understand that it’s about how we live, not what we believe about eternity. Our eternity depends on how we live today. How does your eternity look? Your place before the eternal Presence of God will not depend on what you believe, what anyone did for you, or on what religion you follow. It will be secured and fixed by the life you live each day here on this earth. It will reflect the “Love of God” that is, or isn't, present in the life you live. When you truly “do unto others as you would have them do to you,” when you live, hurting and feeling for those less fortunate and on the margins, and decide to do what you can for them, that is a step toward true godliness; that is following the teachings of Jesus; that is what God expects from you. Are you meeting those expectations?
“We are so distracted by ancient teachings, myths, miracles, liturgies, theatrics, rites, rituals, and the “church’s” dogma that we aren’t listening to what God is saying to us in the here and now.” S. Rogers, UCCA
As in the days of Jesus and throughout our history, the people have been misled by institutions and their leaders who failed to understand that the only truth is “how we live our lives.” The only thing that truly matters in life and to our God is “how you love others.” Not just in words, but more importantly in deeds, in how you see, treat, accept, and welcome them into your life as a fellow “Child of God.” For too many generations, this message has been overshadowed by the religious dogma of our leaders and the institutions they promote. If we hope to survive as a species, build a better world, or see Godliness prevail, we must turn from these wicked ways to the “Way of God.” Which “way’ is your life following?
Those Pharisees who sent their minions to try to trap Jesus knew who he was and that he taught a godly message. He didn’t teach what to believe, which church to attend, or which religion to follow. His message is universal, eternal, and godly in every way. Those religious leaders of his time were no different from those today. Both are lost in themselves and refuse to see the truth. But some heard the truth Jesus taught, made it their own, and lived it for God and the world to see. They were spread across the world of that time, and that message is still being passed on today. This is the message I bring to you. The question is, will you accept it and make it your own? If so, will you pass it on?
Rev. Dr. Shannon Rogers, DDiv
Sr. Pastor and President, Unitarian Christian Church of America (UCCA)
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.
