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).
A CHOICE
August 23, 2026
Micah 6:8: He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?
A question all of humanity has asked since the beginning is: “What does God require of me?” If we are honest with ourselves, we can admit we have asked this at some point. It might have been a fleeting thought when we felt our life had reached a definitive point. It might have been a silent prayer, with hopes for answers. It might have been at a time when we felt ourselves at a crossroads, seeking direction. Or it might have been a fleeting thought as our mind wandered. But we all have had this thought; all have asked the same question. Did you get an answer?
The answer we should have received is found in these simple verses from the book of Micah. It begins with a question. It echoes the thoughts we all have had, or even a quote or paraphrase of words we have said. What does the LORD require of me? This reflects a truth within each of us: we want to do what is right, what pleases our God, what God wants us to do. It also acknowledges that we have “fallen short” of being the godly child God wants us to be, and we hope to return to the way that pleases our Creator, to that path of righteousness. Is this how you see yourself?
The simple answers Micah gives us are hard to truly understand and even harder to accept and apply to our lives. Yet the truths he conveys are universal, eternal, and the only true way to godliness. He begins by telling us we must do “justice.” That may seem odd to our modern, Western way of thinking. We think of “justice” as something legal, more associated with courts of law than with a “way of life.” But to Micah, it applies to every individual who lives. We are to look upon all others in a proper and equitable way, neither looking down on some nor elevating ourselves or others. To live in a “just” manner is to live within the love of God toward all others, without exception, accepting them as equals in the eyes of God and in their place in our lives. Each of us should take inventory of where we have placed “justice” in our own lives. Do you live in “justice”? Do you do “justice” to all others as God would be pleased with?
Micah continues, telling us we are to “love kindness.” This too is a difficult term in today's world. Our “kindness” seems selective, if it exists at all, especially toward those who are different from us or those we approve of and accept. We replace our “kindness” with indifference, condemnation, rejection, and even hatred. That isn’t what God “requires of you.” The kindness God wants to see in you comes from your heart. It does not judge, condemn, ridicule, examine, or hate others simply because they aren’t “just like me.” The eyes of kindness see all others as God does: His creation, living as He created them to be, and loved unconditionally as He loves us all. When we fail to “love kindness,” we fail God; we reject the purpose for which we were created; we embrace ourselves and ungodliness, and turn our backs on what God requires of us. Have you turned your back?
No matter what we do, our life is a journey we must walk. But we do not have to walk it alone. We can go our own way, or we can “walk humbly with your God.” God is ever-present, whether we want Him there or even recognize His presence. Too often, we reach for God only when our lives are falling apart, in our hour of need, when all else has failed or abandoned us. In our time of despair, God is always there, but He desires that we recognize and acknowledge His presence at all times, not just when we are in need. This means that as we walk through life's journey, we set our selfish ways aside, let go of our pride, and, with all the humility we can muster, take God’s hand and walk “with Him.” No longer alone, no longer wandering, or destitute in our purpose. When we humble ourselves, we see God as our Creator and the force that sustains our being. When we make God’s Love our way of life, God then walks with us along life's pathways, leads us beside still waters, restores our soul, and fills our life with goodness and mercy. Are you walking alone? You don’t have to.
Let today be the first day of the rest of your life. Resolve to take God’s hand and walk the rest of your days in God’s love, allowing that love to shine through all you say and do. Know what God requires of you. It isn’t a confession of faith, church membership, belief in a particular religion, or adherence to a creed. All God wants from you is found in this simple message. All you have to do is live in true justice toward all others, love and be kind without exception, and put yourself aside, take God’s hand, and walk humbly with your God. It’s that simple, and no one can do it for you; it’s something you must choose from your heart to God. What will you choose?
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.
