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).
IS THIS YOU
August 30, 2026
Isaiah 58:10: If you offer your food to the hungry and satisfy the needs of the afflicted, then your light shall rise in the darkness, and your gloom be like the noonday.
Long before Jesus, Isaiah spoke truth to the Israelites. He spoke of how they were to live, not what they should believe. He spoke of the tangible things of life, not the myths of religion. Jesus heard this message, revived it, preached and taught it, and lived it for all to follow.
Some of us today say we “follow the teachings of Jesus.” The question is: “Do we really?” Sadly, the answer is evident in the chaos, divisions, judgments, and hatred that still pit us against one another in sects of selfishness and greed. Few know the truths Jesus taught, and even fewer seek to learn them. To do so is to put yourself aside, see others as Jesus did, feel their pain, suffering, and separation, live in their loneliness and undeserved shame, and know that you were the cause of it all. Like Isaiah, Jesus knew the truth; he said that all you have to do is accept it and let it free you from your life of sin. And yes, you are living in sin if you aren’t living in godliness, at any level. How are you doing with that truth?
Matthew 25:35–36, 35 for I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger, and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked, and you gave me clothing, I was sick, and you took care of me, I was in prison, and you visited me.’
Like Isaiah, Jesus told the people the truth. He spoke to those around him all those centuries ago, and his words are just as true today as they were then. And just as then, most chose to be too deaf to hear and too blind to see. They snubbed him, rejected him, chose the pomp and arrogance of the rich and powerful over him. And in the end, they lost it all. Not because of an “act of God,” or “God’s retributions,” but because they blindly followed false hopes and reaped the true fruits of what they had sown. This makes me wonder. What will we reap when our time comes? Who will we blame when our walls come tumbling down, and the “temple” of our self-righteousness is torn down? Like those who cried “crucify him,” and watched his life end, then walked away with pride and joy, we too will reap what we have sown. What will your harvest be?
Matthew 25:40, And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’
“Do unto others.” That statement rings true throughout humanity. It is found in the moral teachings of all nations. When we realize that the “least of these” are our equals in the eyes of God, we recognize that we are only one of God’s Children, one among many, one among all. When we learn and accept in our hearts that God created each of us to be who we truly are, we stop demanding that others conform to our demands and live as we say. It is then that we begin to understand and accept this truth: when we live by doing to others as we would have them do to us, we are living as God created us to live. Do you?
This message is universal and applicable to all faiths, or even to those who don’t believe they have any. It doesn’t take faith, religious dogma, rites, or rituals to live in godliness. It only requires that you find it in your heart to do so, determine that you will, and let your life be a witness to that reality. Empathy, compassion, and unconditional love are the foundation for a godly life. They are the witness to who you truly are, to all who might know you or know of you, and to God. We truly honor God when we live in such a manner that the love God has for us is a witness to all others in all we say and do. Is this you?
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.
