Families
Unitarian Universalist (UU) faith communities offer families—of all kinds—a loving place in which we can shape our beliefs, celebrate our discoveries, and live out our values. Our faith communities strive to embody trust, safety, love and a commitment to justice. We believe that all families matter; all families have value.
In Unitarian Universalism and in our congregations, people of all ages and families of all kinds come together as participants in a living and evolving faith. Our paths are diverse, yet we share the journey. We come together knowing that here we are welcome as we are. Here, the best possibilities of our spirits are encouraged to grow.
From our earliest years to our last, we are called to relationships, the explorations of faith, worship, theological study, supports to lead healthy, faithful lives, and spiritual practices. We provide programs and resources that will help us grow sturdy roots, as individuals and as families. And we provide resources to help us bring our gifts—talents, passions, and skills—out into the broader world, with strong and vibrant wings.
Unitarian Universalism is a faith for seekers. It is a faith for families. All families matter. Welcome!
With our congregations we will intentionally affirm the infinite variety of families, and provision and sustain them as they grow in faith, love, and justice.
- Defining Family Ministry: Family Affirming Questions
- Welcoming all families: Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) pamphlets about diversity and diverse perspectives on UU faith.
- Resources for welcoming Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (GLBTQ&Q) congregants and GLBTQ&Q Youth.
- Accessibility and Equal Access: a comprehensive set of resources is available.
Celebrating Family
- The Incredible Telling Of How I Made You
by Trish McDermott for her son Ryan before he was born - New Millennium
by Meg Riley for her daughter Jia
Discussions
- Family Discussion Suggestions on Identity and Race
Parenting
Last updated on Thursday, November 5, 2009.
