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).
FOR THE GLORY OF GOD, NOT YOU
September 27, 2026
Philippians 2:3-5: "3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or empty conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. 4 Let each of you look not to your own interests but to the interests of others. 5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus."
This passage speaks volumes about the world we live in today. Look around you; “selfish ambition and empty conceit” is the hallmark of today's “American Way.” It is rampant across our nation and rapidly spreading worldwide. There is nothing wrong with wanting to do better in your life, unless that ambition becomes the focus of who you are and pushes aside your empathy and compassion for others. Our lives are lived in sin when we let conceit blind us to the light of God’s love and to how we are to be living examples of it. We become an empty shell of nothing but our wants and lusts, which replace the Image of God that is our true self.
When we stop looking at the interests of others and focus instead on ourselves, we have truly strayed from the “Path of Righteousness,” lost our way, and begun to live in ungodliness. We are designed and created to be reflections of God’s presence in this world, but when we no longer see that image in all others and see ourselves above anyone, we are no longer God’s image but only reflections of the ungodliness that is in our hearts.
Me, myself, and I are the reflections we see in our lives instead of God's family. We look away from that family and feed our lust for wealth and power over others. We live in sin to climb the “ladders” we deem most important, stepping on everyone except those who can benefit us. We don’t see those who are different, hurting, sick, homeless, poor, and in need because we choose not to. We think that if we share with “those people,” we will have less, not understanding that when we don’t, we lose it all. We live for ourselves and for today, not realizing the sins we have committed and the harm we have caused. When you are the most important person in your life, it is a very lonely experience. It is void of the “Love of God,” even though God’s love for you is endless. We have no shame, for it is in the shadows of our lusts, wantonness, greed, selfishness, judgments, condemnations, and ungodliness, all overshadowed by our self-righteousness. When you look in a mirror, who do you see?
“He is courageous who endures and fears the right thing, for the right motive, in the right way and at the right times.”
Aristotle (384-322 BCE), ancient Greek philosopher
Many today claim to be “Christian.” Yet they fail to live by his example and to learn, know, and live his teachings. We are told to “accept Jesus into our hearts,” but few explain what that means. We are told “Jesus died for our sins,” and many believe that means we can live as we please, when it only means he showed the commitment and determination you are to have to live in godliness in an ungodly world. Do you? That is the question Jesus has asked for the past 2,000 years. Sadly, most don’t. Sadly, most don’t even want to try. Jesus was not a “human sacrifice” for your sins; he was a living example of the commitment and determination you are to have to live as he did, to love without limits, conditions, or exceptions, just as God loves you. Is this the life you are living? If not, perhaps this message can be a wake-up call, an invitation, and a light for your future.
Jesus never attended any church, never conducted a liturgy, didn’t baptize anyone, and didn’t read the Bible. He never preached a sermon, instituted a sacrament, founded a new religion, started a church, or practiced rites or rituals. Jesus didn’t speak to large crowds or feed throngs of people with little to nothing; he was not born in Bethlehem of Judea, nor was he a human sacrifice for your sins. He never claimed to be the “Messiah/Christ” and would soundly reject such a title. He didn’t teach a dogma to believe, but he did teach a way of living. He believed we should live the love of God by letting that love reign in all we say and do. He spoke against the control of the religious leaders of his time, and we should do the same today. Jesus wouldn’t recognize or accept the pomp or theatrics of most Christian church services today. That isn’t relevant to the message he taught and is contrary to the example he lived. Is this the Jesus you believe in?
“Only the man who follows the command of Jesus single-mindedly, and unresistingly lets his yoke rest upon him, finds his burden easy, and under its gentle pressure receives the power to persevere in the right way. The command of Jesus is hard, unutterably hard, for those who try to resist it. But for those who willingly submit, the yoke is easy, and the burden is light.”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), Theologian
None of us are called to be “all we can be” for ourselves, but all are called to be all God can use us for if we place His Love as the foundation that holds up who we are. For the world to see, not for our glory but for the glory of God, just like Jesus. What will you do?
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.
