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).
ARE YOU SOMEBODY
November 1, 2026
1 John 3:1, See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God, and that is what we are. The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him.
Like a father loves his children, God loves each of us. Not just a “chosen people,” those who follow a specific faith, or any division
we might imagine. God loves us all, and we should accept that we are His children, in the sense that God is the “Ground of our being,” the “Creator of all that exists,” and the essence that unites all humankind, if we are willing to accept that Ultimate Reality. Do you?
The divisions and hatred that separate people stem from our refusal to “know God” as the “Creator of All.” Our world is divided, and we have wars, problems, and troubles because we focus on feeding our desires instead of living in godliness. We focus on what we want instead of what God wants of us. We spend our time chasing rainbows and jousting at windmills, judging others and seeking our own ways instead of living in godliness. Indeed, you do not know God; you are wandering in a lost and dying world, all of your own making, a decision you have made. What have you done?
"You are a child of God … It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same." Marianne Williamson (1952-), Author
Every person who has lived, lives today, or ever will live is God’s child. They all share the same “Creator,” the same “Abba Father.” Though no two are alike, we are all the same in spirit; that spirit, the life force within us that gives us being, comes from one God, one Creator, one “Father.” When we accept this fact and set aside our prejudiced viewpoints and divisive ways, God’s Spirit begins to work through us. Then the unity of mankind finds in our differences the common factor that binds us together; we progress and grow, as God designed us to do from before creation. How are you doing with this issue?
When we understand and accept that God is our Father and resolve to live as a reflection of the Love that is God, we see others as God sees them. Not in their differences, but in their glory as reflections of God, and we desire that they see in us a godly image. What does the world see in you?
"To call yourself a child of God is one thing. To be called a child of God by those who watch your life is another thing altogether." Max Lucado (1955-), Minister
This statement is true. It should prompt each of us to ask a question. “What does the world see in me?” God sees you as you are; the world sees you as you present yourself. It’s a choice you make. When you live in godliness, the world will see God in you. A reflection, an image of God that cannot and will not be mistaken. True godliness cannot be manufactured; it can’t be faked; it can only be genuine, from the depths of your soul and without human interference. Some call it a “Spirit-led life,” and when done properly, that is true. We let our spirit commune with God’s Spirit and follow His direction. We live by God's ways instead of our own. How are you living?
“Every man is somebody because he is a child of God.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), Minister
This is the conclusion we must face, first within ourselves and second toward all others. Indeed, I am “somebody” because I am a child of God. If I am truly a child of God, then I must accept that everyone else is God's child too, without exceptions, qualifications, or reservations. To be “somebody” is to have worth, value, and purpose, to be an individual accepted unconditionally and with true compassion. A “somebody” is the image I see in my mirror, the way the world and everyone in it see me, and, most importantly, the way God sees me. I am “somebody.” You are “somebody.” We are all members of God's family, brothers and sisters of an Eternal Father we cannot know in this life but will be part of for eternity. This family circle can never be broken; it lives on for eternity and fills our lives with hope, peace, purpose, and love. Are you somebody? How do you see all others?
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.
