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What is Unitarian Universalism?

A community of spirit, conscience, and shared values

Unitarian Universalism is a progressive faith rooted in a deep respect for human dignity, freedom of belief, and collective responsibility. We don’t ask you to accept a creed, we invite you into a journey. A journey of meaning, purpose, justice, and spiritual growth.

We are people of many beliefs, backgrounds, and identities.
 Some of us come from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, or Pagan traditions. Some of us are atheists, agnostics, or seekers who carry more than one spiritual identity. What unites us is a shared commitment to building a more just, compassionate, and inclusive world.

We believe that truth is not handed down, it’s discovered together. We draw from many sources: the world’s religions, science, poetry, nature, and lived experience. Our worship and our daily lives are shaped by values like love, justice, equity, interdependence, and pluralism.

We don’t all think alike but we are called to love alike.
 Unitarian Universalism embraces difference. We welcome your full self, your beliefs and your doubts, your questions and your convictions, your stories and your hopes. We believe faith should help us  live with integrity, challenge us to grow, comfort us in grief, and call us to act when the world needs healing.

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What We Do

Unitarian Universalism is not just a set of beliefs—it’s a way of life. At Cedar Lane, here are a few ways we live our faith:

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    Care and Community

    We support one another through life’s changes, with pastoral care, small groups, mutual aid, and compassion.

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    Religious Exploration

    Lifespan faith formation for children, youth, and adults that nurtures ethical reflection, spiritual grounding, and personal growth.

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    Worship and Inspiration

    Sunday morning services, meditations, and gatherings that uplift the spirit and open the heart.

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    Justice and Service

    We work for racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant justice, climate justice, and more. Our faith shows up in the world.

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    Rites of Passage

    From baby blessings and coming-of-age rituals to weddings and memorials, we mark life’s sacred moments with depth and meaning.

A Faith of Becoming

Unitarian Universalism has deep roots in liberal Christianity, but today it is a pluralistic, multifaith tradition. We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist, agnostic, and more. We are people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ inclusion in religious life.

We believe in becoming, as individuals, as communities, and as a people. Our work is not to conform, but to transform. To live out our values. To care for the vulnerable. To challenge injustice. To practice love in public.

You Are Welcome Here

Unitarian Universalism won’t give you all the answers. But it will welcome your questions, and give you a place to ask them. At Cedar Lane, you’ll find others on the path: thinking, praying, doubting, acting, grieving, celebrating. Together.

Bring your whole self. Join us in the work of building a better world.

Sliding Scale Options

suggested love offering of $20 / seat

Sliding Scale Guide

We know it can be complicated to decide how much to pay, and there’s no one right answer for anyone. Many thanks to UU@UN for providing an equitable model for payments.

Consider paying at a lower tier if many of these are true for you:

  • I am directly affected by environmental racism.
  • I have immigration-related expenses.
  • I’m supporting children or have other dependents.
  • I have significant debt.
  • I have medical expenses not covered by insurance.
  • I receive public assistance.
  • I am an elder with limited financial support.
  • I am an unpaid community organizer.
  • I have been denied work due to incarceration history.
  • I would need to budget in order to afford a $25 expense.

Consider paying at a higher tier if multiple of these are true for you:

  • I or my family owns the home I live in.
  • I have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money.
  • I can travel recreationally.
  • I have access to family money and resources in times of need.
  • I work part time by choice.
  • I have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.
  • In terms of its impact on my lifestyle (e.g. my ability to pay this month’s bills), $50 means functionally about the same as $15. My bank account would look pretty much the same either way.


A reflection from Pronoia Coaching:

When I pay more, I know that I am helping others to access the event.

When I pay in the middle, I know I am helping the organizers cover costs.

And when I pay less, I know I am letting my community hold me and support me.

All of these are wonderful and acceptable ways of participating.