Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ormond Beach

The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) is the central organization for the Unitarian Universalist (UU) religious movement in the United States. The UUA’s 1000+ member congregations are committed to

Seven Principles that include the worth of each person, the need for justice and compassion, and the right to choose one’s own beliefs. 

Our faith tradition is diverse and inclusive. We grew from the union of two radical Christian groups: the Universalists, who organized in 1793, and the Unitarians, who organized in 1825. They joined to become the UUA in 1961.

Across the globe, our legacy reaches back centuries to liberal religious pioneers in England, Poland, and Transylvania.  

Each UU congregation is autonomous—congregational leaders set their own priorities and choose their own ministers and staff. Congregations vote for the leaders of the UUA, who oversee the central staff and resources. The UUA supports congregations in their work by

training ministers,

publishing books

and the

UU World magazine,

providing religious education curricula,

offering shared services,

coordinating social justice activities, and more.

Leadership

The UUA is led by the elected

President,

Moderator

and

Board of Trustees. These leaders are elected every few years by congregational delegates at the annual

General Assembly

gathering. The President is the chief executive of the UUA and its public spokesperson. The Moderator chairs the business meetings of the General Assembly and meetings of the Board of Trustees. Specialized

boards, committees

and

advisors

also help lead the UUA.

New congregations and groups

can join the UUA by following the path to membership. Every congregation is also part of the UUA’s districts and regions. Groups seeking relationship with the UUA can also become

covenanting communities

or

related organizations. 

You can read more about the

staff and offices of the UUA.