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The North American Unitarian Association is a member service organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the practice of liberal religion by embracing freedom, reason, and tolerance—rooted in our commitment to the inherent worth and dignity of every person and all peoples.
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Liberal Religion Without Conformity: Helen Pluckrose on the Future of Liberal Humanism
Read more: Liberal Religion Without Conformity: Helen Pluckrose on the Future of Liberal HumanismKey reflections from Helen Pluckrose’s keynote at the North American Unitarian Association (NAUA) Summit 2026 What holds a community together when its members do not share the same beliefs? Can a religious organization offer moral purpose and belonging without requiring agreement on theology, politics, or the meaning of a good life? These questions were central…
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Draft NAUA Principles and Foundations
Read more: Draft NAUA Principles and FoundationsPrinciples and Foundations of the NAUA The Principles and Foundations below are in draft form to be be discussed and voted on at Summit 2026 and if approved to be finalized at Summit 2027 Preamble: North American Unitarian Association is a member-service organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the practice of liberal religion. Rooted in…
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Sept 19, 2026- The Courage of Crazy Wisdom
Read more: Sept 19, 2026- The Courage of Crazy WisdomSept 19, 2026: NAUA Service – The Courage of Crazy Wisdom in a Dangerous Time with Rev. Alex Holt “Crazy Wisdom” can be many things but Wes Nisker told us in his book “The Essential Crazy Wisdom” that it can help heal us in times that could be filled with pessimism. Crazy Wisdom arises from…
Who are we?
NAUA is a growing Association of Unitarians, Universalists, and other religious liberals.
NAUA offers a supportive community in which our members can work together to promote our liberal values and to have a positive impact and presence in the world.
NAUA is a voluntary Association of Unitarians, Universalists, and other religious liberals. They include individual and organizational members.
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We welcome all people committed to liberal religion and embrace the principles of freedom, reason, and tolerance in pursuit of their individual paths. You do not need to be a Unitarian or Universalist to join
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