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).
JUST AS YOU ARE
September 13, 2026
Psalm 139:13–14, 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.
I have often heard “God made a mistake.” If you believe this, you don’t know God. The One True God, the Creator of all, does not make mistakes. When we say this, we fail to recognize that it is we and those around us who have made a mistake, not our God. To suppose that because your life or circumstances aren’t perfect in your eyes, God must have made a mistake with you is arrogant and reflects a misunderstanding of God.
God is beyond the understanding of any human. We will never truly know the reality of God; we aren’t supposed to. And no, that isn’t another “mistake God made.” We are His creation, born not from the dust of the land but from the design and will of a Force that is simply beyond our comprehension. From the tiniest particles, all that exists is created, and when properly examined, that creation is perfect in every way. There are no flaws in anyone, only the judgments of those who refuse to accept what God has designed and created. And this is true of you and all who live. Life would be much better if we accepted the vessel God created us to be and let His Love pour from us.
Instead, we waste countless hours and years fighting the reality God has given us. We let others, with their misguided judgments and comments, reshape our lives around their demands instead of simply living in the reality of how God created us. It makes no difference what “body” you have; it is just the vessel you travel in. What matters is what is inside you, in your heart and mind. Being true to the reality of who you are is the beginning of godliness, for you can’t be close to God without living as He created you to be.
Society tries to separate us from this reality. It tells us, “You must be as we say and do as we tell you to do, or you aren’t acceptable.” It is then that we must ask ourselves, “Do I want to be acceptable to the world or to God?” The answer to that should be obvious. But, sadly, in today’s world, we spend most of our time trying to fit in with the crowd, following the leader even though they are more lost than we are, and trying to climb the invisible social and economic ladder to nowhere. How is your life with this issue?
Numbers 23:19: States that God is not human, does not lie, and does not change His mind or fail to fulfill His promises.
This verse of Scripture further describes God. God is not human, yet we make Him so to allow ourselves, or our institutions, to manipulate, control, and direct our lives. When we do, we place God behind us instead of before us. God does not lie, for all truth begins and dwells within the love of God, and in that unconditional love there is no room for lies, deceit, or wrongs. God does not change; even though we cannot truly know God, we must hold to the truth that God is eternal in every aspect of His being. And if God never changes, why would He create you to change from His creation to conform to the norms of a world He also created? God’s promise to humankind is that He will be, nothing more or less. And if God is to be, then as His creation you are to be as well. That means you aren’t to try to recreate what God has created in the image of something that society, government, a religious institution, or anyone else tells you to be for their acceptance. The only acceptance you need comes from God, and God knows how He created you to be, and that is who He expects you to be, without exceptions. Who will you bow to, the world or God?
Proverbs 3:5-8, 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. 8 It will be a healing for your flesh and a refreshment for your body.
Proverbs are meant to be “words of wisdom for living in godliness.” This Proverb makes a statement that transcends and supersedes all human teaching. We must “trust” that God knows us better than we know ourselves and not let our misguided or biased opinions get in the way of God’s will or His design for who we are. We are to get out of God’s way and trust that the “path” He has put before us is His Will and the Way we are to go. We are to set our doubts aside, turn from our wicked ways, and stop following the misguided dogma of outdated and misunderstood teachings. We are to seek the “healing” our bodies, minds, and souls receive when we direct our lives to being only what God created us to be. “Just as I am” is a phrase that comes to mind. Is that how you live? Is that what the world sees in you? If not, why?
Are you living as God created you to live? Do you face the world saying, "I come as I am because this is who God created me to be"? Or do you live with your back to God, rejecting all He has for you? It’s a decision you get to make. That’s how God made you. What will yours be?
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.
