We Are a Welcoming Congregation

The phrase “Welcoming Congregation” has a particular meaning among Unitarian Universalists. While we do strive to be welcome to all people, a designated Welcoming Congregation has made a specific commitment to actively reach out to people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Given the repressive climate of our society, it is believed that people whose sexual and gender orientation is not that of the majority are subjected to particular discrimination and need extra assurance that they are, in fact, welcome as they are, and are not expected to remain closeted.

More than twenty years ago (in June 1994), our congregation voted overwhelmingly to become a Welcoming Congregation. We are one of the founding members of LGBTQ Welcoming Communities of Faith (or “Welcoming Faiths”).

Our congregation, and the Unitarian Universalist Association, have endorsed the rights of same sex couples to marry and receive the same rights and privileges, such as spousal health care coverage, hospital and prison visitation, immigration, inheritance, adoption, lending, and pension coverage, as heterosexual unions.

What you can do: 10 Steps Towards Ending Homophobia in Your Congregation

Upcoming Events

Events are held at 6 Locke Street unless otherwise indicated. Questions? Is your event not listed? Please tell us! The deadline for newsletter submissions is Wednesdays at 6pm. See full calendar
  • May 2, 2023
    ZOOM: Sharing Circle

    This is a time to bring up difficult situations where support and comfort are needed; it is not group…

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    10:30 am to 11:30 am


  • May 11, 2023
    UUCiA Board Meeting

    The UUCiA Board of Directors meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:15 PM. All are invited to…

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    7:15 pm to 8:45 pm


  • May 16, 2023
    ZOOM: Sharing Circle

    This is a time to bring up difficult situations where support and comfort are needed; it is not group…

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    10:30 am to 11:30 am


  • May 16, 2023
    Book Discussion Group

    The book group meets on the third Tuesday of the month at various homes. All are welcome to attend…

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    7:30 pm to 9:00 pmOnline meeting


  • May 17, 2023
    Worship Committee

    UUCiA Worship Committee meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 PM. All are invited to participate or…

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    7:30 pm to 8:30 pm


  • May 20, 2023
    Spring Cleanup Party

     Please come to help at the Spring Work Party at our UU home at 6 Locke St. Volunteer an hour…

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    9:00 am to 12:00 pm


  • May 21, 2023
    Worship Service TBD

    From the Sunday after Labor Day to the third Sunday in June, our hybrid (in person and Zoom) worship…

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    10:30 am to 11:30 am


  • May 23, 2023
    ZOOM: Sharing Circle

    This is a time to bring up difficult situations where support and comfort are needed; it is not group…

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    10:30 am to 11:30 am


  • June 4, 2023
    Worship Service TBD

    From the Sunday after Labor Day to the third Sunday in June, our hybrid (in person and Zoom) worship…

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    10:30 am to 11:30 am


  • June 6, 2023
    ZOOM: Sharing Circle

    This is a time to bring up difficult situations where support and comfort are needed; it is not group…

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    10:30 am to 11:30 am