What is the difference between unity and unitarian universalists?

Answer 1

They are both liberal churches. They both attract liberal thinkers. The basic difference is that Unity is a Christian church and UU's are not. We get quite a bit of cross-over here in California; people quit Unity to become Unitarian Universalists, and vice versa.

UU's in the East are more conservative than UU's in the west.

UU's don't believe in the Holy Trinity, Salvation by Grace or some other things that Christians believe in. Most of us don't believe Jesus was the Son of God. Most Unity members do.

People confuse us all the time. Our (UU) church even has a link to the local Unity church on our web site, for people who were looking for them.

While I'm at it, Universal Life is the church that ordains people instantly (99% of all UU Ministers have a Bachelor's degree and a Masters of Divinity before they are ordained. The M.Div. takes 4 years.)

The Unification Church is the "Moonies". They were one of the famous cults of the late 1960's and early 1970's. UU's have nothing to do with Unification or Universal Life, save for the similarity in names.

http://www.stanuu.org/beliefs.html
may be easier to understand that the P&P in the third answer.

Answer 2

Unity Unitarian

Answer 3

Unity Church Unitarian

Answer 4

The Unity Church is a Christian church; Unitarian Universalists are not Christian.

Unity Church: http://www.unity.org/20Q.html#3

Unitarian Universalists: http://www.uua.org/aboutuu/uufaq.html

Answer 5

They're just different organizations. UUs are an older organization. Unity's smaller. But they in general attract similar crowds.

Answer 6

I'm a sixth generation Universalist (Unitarian Universalist) and they are definitely not "about the same" nor do we "attract the same crowd." (It does make me wish people who don't know an answer would just stay quiet.) You can find our principles and purposes below, along with a mission statement from the Unity Churches International. Links for both organizations are listed below.

The principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association

The Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association

We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote

* The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
* Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
* Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
* A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
* The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
* The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all;
* Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:

* Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
* Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion and the transforming power of love;
* Wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
* Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God's love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
* Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit;
* Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.

Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.

The Purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association

The Unitarian Universalist Association shall devote its resources to and exercise its corporate powers for religious, educational and humanitarian purposes. The primary purpose of the Association is to serve the needs of its member congregations, organize new congregations, extend and strengthen Unitarian Universalist institutions and implement its principles.

The Association declares and affirms its special responsibility, and that of its member congregations and organizations, to promote the full participation of persons in all of its and their activities and in the full range of human endeavor without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, disability, affectional or sexual orientation, age, language, citizenship status, economic status, or national origin and without requiring adherence to any particular interpretation of religion or to any particular religious belief or creed.

Nothing herein shall be deemed to infringe upon the individual freedom of belief which is inherent in the Universalist and Unitarian heritages or to conflict with any statement of purpose, covenant, or bond of union used by any congregation unless such is used as a creedal test.

The mission of Unity Churches International...

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WHAT IS THE ASSOCIATION OF UNITY CHURCHES?

We are a positive force for good as we serve our ministries, ministers, the community and the world.

Our mission as the Association is to pray, serve, educate and empower ministries and individuals worldwide to realize their spiritual potential.

As the International Association of Unity Ministries we believe in our common unity with all life and in the community of all human kind empowered by love. We teach the universal principles and spiritual values as revealed and demonstrated by Jesus and the continuing revelation of the Christ Presence. We practice prayer, meditation and service as our primary means of becoming conscious of our oneness in God.

OUR VALUES...
# Caring, responsive and spiritually nurturing relationships
# Trustworthy, clear, open and timely communication
# Standards of excellence in all we do
# Teach and live a God centered life
# Quality spiritual education
# Outreach that is worldwide

Our Association of Unity Churches is dedicated to supporting and strengthening its member ministries by providing human resources, administrative, and education programs.

We are a worldwide network of ministries, ministers, teachers and laypersons sharing the vision and aim of furthering the Fillmore tradition of 'Practical Christianity' as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.

While maintaining a viable central organization, the Association's larger purpose is to support the development of individuals through local ministries.

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Answer 7

they are basically the same thing