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).
IT’S A DECISION YOU MAKE
July 12, 2026
Matthew 15:8-9, 8 ‘This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; 9 in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines.’”
This passage contains a quotation from Isaiah 29:13. Just as Isaiah spoke to the Jews of his time, Jesus did the same. He had to, because they were living in the same sins as their ancestors. This passage rings true today just as it did then, and the warning remains the same.
Churches, places of worship, and our lives are filled with people, even our spiritual leaders, honoring God with their words. They teach that membership is the same as righteousness and that all that needs to be done has already been accomplished. And just as they did in the times of Isaiah and Jesus, the people worship in vain, living the precepts as doctrines and not realizing that their hearts, indeed their souls, were far from the truths of God’s love.
Jesus and the Prophets tried to lead the people to the path of righteousness and to the salvation of their lives, which can only be found in living a godly life, but the people ignored them, just as they do today. They sought teachings that fed their selfishness and lust for wealth and power over others. They left the “Way of God” for the “ways of the world.” They believed the lies of those they followed, the reports of the misguided, and chose the ungodliness of a life without the truth of godliness and love.
As Isaiah and Jesus did in their day, I will do the same today. I ask you to examine your life and take a long, hard, and honest look at who you truly are and what you present to the world. Are you reflecting the godliness that is the “Image of God”? Are you living a life of righteousness, and does the world see the love of God in you? Do you have the courage to look into this mirror and see the truth of the reflection that looks back? Or will you continue to wear the mask you want others to see and be unwilling to accept the truth that God already knows? Are you living the dogma you are told to believe blindly, or is your life filled with the fruits of the Spirit of God, the life force within you, and the true purpose of your being?
Galatians 5:22–23, “22 By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things."
The teachings of Jesus and all others who have tried to guide humankind convey the same message. There is a “Spirit” within each of us. The “Image of God” we are to project in our lives is rarely seen. When we live in a godly manner, the “Fruits of the Spirit” become the fruits of our being and are known by all the world. Not that we might exalt ourselves, but that God and His Love are exalted and passed on to others, compelling them to do the same. What does the world see in you?
Look at your life. What fruits does it bear? When the Spirit produces love, it has no qualifications or exceptions; it is unconditional. When we live in true godliness, our lives are filled with peace, and we have patience for all that comes our way. When we live as the Spirit of God compels us, our lives are marked by kindness, generosity, gentleness, and self-control. The chaos that drives the world we live in is replaced by faithfulness that surpasses and overcomes all the lies and turmoil we must face. Is this you?
As long as divisions, bigotries, judgments, condemnations, and hatred remain in our lives, our Spirit is incomplete, and we have fallen short of what God intends for us to be. As long as we refuse to accept that we are designed and created to be one people, God’s Children, His family, and make that our way of life, we will continue to follow the lies, chaos, divisions, and hatred that are the foundation of sin and are against all that God wants us to be. It’s a decision you make. 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.
