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).
THE DECISION
July 19, 2026
"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean."
Ryunosuke Satoro, Japanese author, (1892–1927)
I revisited this quote this week after being reminded of the divisions emerging among people in my life, across our nation, and around the world. We are indeed a “sea of individuals.” A vast “ocean” that is rising and falling in a tide of hope, yet refusing to join ourselves into that endless expanse that defines humanity. We complain about our progress as a people and wish for more success, but fail to realize that we are what holds us back. Our greed, selfishness, wantonness, and lust for wealth and power cloud our vision of all that we could be. We fail to look past ourselves and accept others’ differences, demanding that they change and become, as we say, as we are, or be ridiculed, shamed, judged, and condemned. We place ourselves upon the “Thorn of God” and declare our self-righteousness and conceded glory.
I am reminded that the vast number of religious teachings, when properly understood, all reflect a purpose of unity for all humankind. They all teach the same lessons, lost within the stories, myths, mysteries, and supernatural tales that defy logic and reason. They all serve as a guiding light toward a reality that, from our beginning, the creation of humanity itself, our Creator has guided us to become a united species. Like the drops of water that form an ocean, all are individuals, all are different, but all are unfulfilled until united. God is still waiting for His creation to become what they were created to be. Waiting for us to put our differences aside, join together, accept each other as they are created, and move forward in unison. How much longer will you make Him wait for you?
“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), Baptist Minister
These words from the great preacher ring truer today than ever before. Just look at the news, listen to our leaders and those who would be so. We can even hear the rejection of these truths from those who call themselves our “religious leaders.” Families are divided and growing more so each day. Old friendships are no longer what they once were. Neighbors no longer know or even recognize one another. And countrymen no longer share the same sentiments, visions, or hopes. Will you be one of the “fools,” or will you come together as we are created to do?
“You are never alone. You are eternally connected with everyone.”
Amit Ray (1960-), Indian author
Another non-Christian making a truly godly declaration. Many will ignore and reject such a declaration simply because he isn’t “one of them.” They all fail to understand that God will use whomever He chooses, and most often it will be the “least of these,” meaning the ones you would selfishly reject. God will let you falter alone if that is what you choose to do, but that isn’t God’s plan. We are indeed “eternally connected” to everyone else, regardless of how much you reject them, dislike who they might be, or look down on them. God loves them just as they are, just as He created them to be, and will bless them even though you won’t. Ask yourself, who is right?
"Remember, upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all."
Alexander The Great (656 BCE-323 BCE), King of Macedon
The great king lived up to his name. He saw beyond individualism and envisioned the reality that would shape the future. He emphasized the unity needed for a society, a people, a nation to be all it could be, and accepted that it could not exist without each member living as they should for the good of all. This is seen in the accounts in the Book of Acts, which record that all the followers of Jesus came together as one and shared what they had for the good of the many. History records the successes of people who set their differences aside and united as one to overcome the hardships they faced. And over and over, we fail to see that without the unity of the diverse people who came together, none of us would be here. This is most obvious in this place I call home today. When you look around at the life you are living, what do you see?
Psalm 133:1, How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!
This verse of Scripture was written centuries ago. Sadly, God is still waiting for His children to learn to live together in unity, waiting for a time when He will look upon our earth and say, “How good and pleasant” it is. God is waiting for us to learn the lesson, accept the truth, embrace our differences, and unite as one family. When will you learn? When will you accept the truth and decide to live as God created us to live? That decision is yours alone; no one can or should be allowed to make it for you. It begins when you accept God’s love as your own and determine to let that love guide your every thought, word, and action. What will your decision 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.
