UU Humanist Association

Who are we?

We are Unitarian Universalists who are also Humanists. We are the principal organization representing Humanists in the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations.

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What do we believe?

As Humanists, we rely on reason and compassion, rather than supernatural revelation, to guide us in our quest to become more fully human as individuals and to cooperatively improve society and sustain the planet.

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What is our mission?

Our mission is to celebrate and encourage Humanism within Unitarian Universalism and to invite Humanists everywhere to find welcoming and supportive community.

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Freethinker Friendly Application

Use this form to apply for the Freethinker Friendly designation for your congregation. The form will send email to the Freethinker Friendly committee (a subset of the UU Humanist Association's board).

Congregation name *

Submitted by *

Please enter the full name of the individual submitting this application.

Submitter's role *

Submitter's e-mail address *

1. Include language in your published welcome statement that incudes atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other non-theists explicitly. *

How did your congregation accomplish the four requirements of the Freethinker Friendly program?

Please review the program requirments on the Freethinker Friendly page and then indicate below how your congregation met each requirement. A few paragraphs is sufficient for each.

2. Discuss, as a congregtion, ways to be more inclusive and welcoming in your language and rituals. *

3. Provide times and spaces that celebrate the humanist worldview, such as regular humanist services or a humanist local group. *

4. Reach out to the wider non-theistic community and let them know you exist and that you want to support them. *

Please have one of your ministers or other congregational leader (in the case of lay-led congregations) indicate how the Freethinker Friendly designation fits in with the congregation's mission.

Minister/Leader's Statement *

Happy New Year!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Maria Greene

Another year's over and a new one's just begun!

Happy New Year, everyone! 2015 was filled with accomplishments for the UU Humanist Association and 2016 is shaping up to be equally exciting. Last year we: Read more about Happy New Year! »

Applications Being Accepted for Freethinker Friendly Congregations

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Maria Greene

Let people outside your congregation know that UU communities are welcoming to atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other non-theists, and that you value diversity and questioning. A large part of the growing percentage of Americans who have left supernatural beliefs behind still value community and are not anti-religious -- they still seek supportive, loving relationships and a place to belong where they can give back through service. Read more about Applications Being Accepted for Freethinker Friendly Congregations »

SOAP for the Holidays and the New Year

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Maria Greene

A feature of food pantries in December is the distribution of groceries tied not only to day to day survival, but also to the provision of a festive holiday meal. Client counts rise, lines grow longer, as do the volunteer lists. An added feature this year at the Maple Park/Morgan Park community Food Pantry on Chicago's Southwest side is environmentally friendly dish washing soap. Fully recyclable dispensers of non-toxic, biodegradable Method soap, manufactured in a LEED platinum certified factory just a few miles away are handed out (separately bagged as per health regulations) along with the turkey's, yams, cranberries and other seasonal staples. The first delivery of 100 18 oz bottles was made on December 8, by Roger Brewin (who helped set up the pantry more than 30 years ago) on behalf of UU Humanists. Read more about SOAP for the Holidays and the New Year »

Call for Papers on Naturalism

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Roger Brewin

Submissions on the subject of "Naturalism" are sought by UU Humanists for the Spring, 2016 issue of the Journal of Religious Humanism, to be mailed to UU Humanist Association members and subscribers in May, and distributed at the 2016 UUA General Assembly in Columbus, OH., in June. Opinion pieces or short essays should be in the 800-1500 word range; a 3,000 word limit and a request for footnotes apply to longer articles of a more scholarly nature. Those submitting sermons are asked to convert to a suitable form for print publication, including citations, and the removal of protected text, such as complete hymn lyrics. Writers may submit completed pieces for consideration, or receive a preliminary decision on publication by sending an abstract. Read more about Call for Papers on Naturalism »

Who are we?

What do we believe?

What is our mission?

Please have one of your ministers or other congregational leader (in the case of lay-led congregations) indicate how the Freethinker Friendly designation fits in with the congregation's mission.

Another year's over and a new one's just begun!

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