About
NAUA is a growing Association of Unitarians, Universalists, and other religious liberals. We are working together to support one another in our individual and congregational efforts to make our world happier and more just through the practice and promotion of our shared values.
Our Values
NAUA summarizes these values, which emerged during the Renaissance and flourished during the Enlightenment, as freedom, reason, and tolerance, and considers them fundamental for any society to demonstrate respect for the worth and dignity of every person.
Freedom: Every person must be free to think and speak for themselves and to choose their own purposes and meaning in life.
Reason: Every person has the capacity to reason and consider the empirical evidence before them in their pursuit of truth and understanding. Ideological dictums and religious dogmas should not be imposed upon them.
Tolerance: Every person, regardless of their specific ideologies and identities, should have equal standing and equal access to the benefits and protections of society.
Meet the Board of Trustees
The NAUA membership has elected the following individuals who we believe will help guide and lead us through the coming year.
This Board was elected by our members at our first Annual General Meeting, Oct 19, 2024.
Contact NAUA
Many NAUA volunteers and board members are pleased to talk to you over the phone or correspond via email.
However, for privacy reasons we do not publicize private emails or phone numbers on this website. Please drop us an email to the appropriate address below and we will respond.
Website technical contact NAUA-web@googlegroups.com
NAUA Academy Academy@naunitarians.org
Monthly Worship NAUA-worship@googlegroups.com
NAUA BookClub bookclub@naunitarians.org
NAUA Circles circles@naunitarians.org
NAUA Summit summit@naunitarians.org
Other NAUA inquiries info@naunitarians.org
Our Bylaws – Adopted Oct. 2024
The NAUA membership voted to adopt the bylaws linked below to guide our organization. At the annual general meeting, we noted a few deficiencies with these initial bylaws and we will be addressing these through amendments at our next annual general meeting in 2025.
https://naunitarians.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NAUA-Proposed-Bylaws_Aug14_2024.pdf
Join Us
All Are Welcome
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.
Our members include Unitarians, Universalists, and other religious liberals throughout North America and the world.
Our members include both individuals and organizations, like congregations, churches, fellowships, and other related groups.
NAUA requires no adherence to any theological creed as a basis for membership.
The Latest News
Liberal Religion—Is It Time for Hospice?
Religious participation is plummeting. “Church” has become a bad brand. Should we resign ourselves to palliative care for our aging congregations? Can we find ways to feed the hunger for meaning and community? One thing is certain: We cannot church the way we always...
Baruch Spinoza’s ideas – increasing relevance today
Many of you may be familiar with 17th century Dutch philosopher Baruck Spinoza. I knew the name and the famous quote from Einstein that he "believed in "Spinoza's God" but I didn't have a very clear idea of the resonance his beliefs hold for many Unitarians. Thus, I...
Liberal Religion — Is It Time for Hospice?
Religious participation is plummeting. “Church” has become a bad brand. Should we resign ourselves to palliative care for our aging congregations? Can we find ways to feed the hunger for meaning and community? One thing is certain: We cannot church the way we always...
Contact Us
We would love to hear from you. Please complete the form at right and the appropriate NAUA board member will respond to your request, suggestion or input.,