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).
STOP WANDERING, SPEAK UP
August 9, 2026
Jeremiah 50:6 “My people have been lost sheep; their shepherds have led them astray and caused them to roam on the mountains. They wandered over mountain and hill and forgot their own resting place.”
This verse calls those who follow misguiding “shepherds” “wanderers.” A wanderer is one who has lost their way, strayed from the correct path. This is where some derive the phrase “lost in sin.” Sin means not living in a godly manner. This has been true for much of human history and remains so today. We are still lost in our sins, being led astray by our religious leaders and others, roaming through our lives, unaware. We understand this condition when we ask ourselves, “Am I living a truly godly life?” What will you answer?
The problem is that our culture and religious institutions typically do not know how to support the journey of the “Wanderer.” They claim a path to salvation that seldom, if ever, involves a change in how one lives. It’s more of a “join our group,” and all is well, instead of “stop wandering in sin and live in godliness.” It isn’t a creed you recite, a pledge you make, the offerings you give, or your name in the book. Godliness is a way of living that projects the love of God in all you say and do. It is living with the determination that “God’s Love” is your focus, your reason for living, and the source of your being. It is manifest when you look at all others, without exception, conditions, judgments, or condemnations, and love them as God does, not just in words but more so in your deeds. You embrace them with your compassion, empathy, and understanding. You do not have to be as they are; you aren’t supposed to be, but you are to let them know that you accept them as they are and love them in such a manner that they will love you too. Then you join with them and walk the way of righteousness, no longer wandering but traveling through life together as God’s children, one family on one path toward one direction. Have you found your way?
Ezekiel 34:6 “My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. They were scattered over the whole earth, and no one searched or looked for them.”
Like the sheep in today's scriptures, we are all “Spiritual Wanderers”; we are in search of that “place” where we can put down our “Spiritual Roots, our Spiritual Foundations.” The wandering Spirit isn’t a natural state for us to remain in; we long for a sense of belonging and desire the spiritual presence not only of God but, more so, of the collective spiritual essences of the Spirit of God within us all. We achieve this, in most cases, when we share life's journey with others and "wander life's path" together. Many who share my faith long for a time when we can be with others of like beliefs and share time and fellowship with them, yet we still exist in our solitudes. We grasp at small interactions online in hope of something better, in an effort to fill the emptiness and solitude we endure, but with little solace. Indeed, we live in a world of “wanderers,” existing among “lost and misguided sheep,” speaking softly with the truths God has revealed to us, waiting for a reply, hoping it will come soon. We must stop waiting; it will not be until we make it so, until we tell our world who we are, the truths we hold in our hearts, and boldly proclaim our message. What are you waiting for?
Jesus and all the other “Prophets” and “founders of religions” called the “wanderers” to join together, speak to one another, and invite all others to hear their message, accept it, and turn from the path they had walked to follow the “Way.” Not just a way to anywhere, but a way of living, loving, and true godliness. A way of being together as one family, one species of being, for the good of all, not just a chosen few or the rich and powerful. We hear that call today, but are you listening? Will you answer it, live it, and share it with all others? Godliness is living the love of God; when we do, the world will be a better place, peace will come to our earth, and God will truly reign over all His Kingdom. What will you choose?
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.
