About the UU Congregation of NW Tucson

Membership: 180

We are a very active congregation, with many enthusiastic committees, circles, and groups. The Reverend Susan Manker-Seale has been the minister since the Summer of 1996. Our history dates back to 1987, and the Unitarian Universalist Tradition has roots which go back in history to the third century.

Welcome:

• Welcome to all, regardless of religious background, economic status, race, national origin, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, or gender
• We are proud to be a Welcoming Congregation.
• We have handicapped parking, wheelchair accessibility, and large-print hymnals.
• We offer childcare and religious education
• Please wear what you like, casual and comfortable are the choice for most.

We Offer:

• a friendly atmosphere for worship, meditation, celebration, and fellowship
• a support group for those who want to think for themselves
• a wide range of topics and speakers for Sunday Services
• a fine arts program that includes a pianist, choir, guest musicians, an art gallery, and occasional dramatic performances
• a strong religious education program for children and youth
• continuing adult religious education
• direct involvement in many humanitarian and social concerns -- the Primavera Foundation, the Community Food Bank, 5 Points Dinners, Northwest Interfaith Center
• many opportunities for social interaction -- a monthly forum, pot-luck suppers, inter-generational activities, hiking group, annual rummage sale, annual service auction, and much, much more

Our Mission:

As a caring, accepting community, centered in Unitarian Universalist principles, we seek spirituality and inspiration through religion, pursue truth through intellectual search, and serve our community through social action.

We will be intentional in:

• meeting our diverse spiritual and religious needs;
• providing a strong religious education program for all;
• acting as a responsible social presence;
• building a congregation that exemplifies the manifold aspects of diversity;
• actively promoting Unitarian Universalist principles.

Our Covenant:

We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson, covenant:

• to build a community which will enhance the quest for personal freedom, development, and values;
• to meet the needs of the liberal religious community and the community at large;
• to expand the interpersonal and intergenerational relationships of the members;
• to recognize that religion is an ongoing process achieved through search;
• to make a strong commitment to reach all individuals of every age by continuing religious education built upon our cultural and historic backgrounds.