First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston is a religious community that unites personal faith with social responsibility. We value freedom of belief and a personal search for truth. We have no creed. We draw from many spiritual sources.

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large; The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

The living tradition which we share draws from many sources: Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life; Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love; Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life; Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves; Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit. Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

Our Unitarian Universalist denomination combines two movements with origins in the Protestant Reformation and early American history. Universalism began with the belief that God would not condemn anyone to eternal punishment, so salvation must be universal. American Unitarianism grew from the Congregational churches of post-colonial New England and emphasized the unity of God. The two denominations merged in 1961 to form the Unitarian Universalist Association, which encourages both the search for religious beliefs and the pursuit of individual truths. First Church has been the foremost representative of liberal religion in the Houston area for more than 95 years. Our members have long provided community leadership in service and in the struggle for social justice.

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