Unitarian Universalists of San Mateo, Neighbor

Are you looking for a community, a sense of fellowship, a way to make a difference in the world, a place to explore and deepen your spirituality?

We are a religious community of open hearts and minds working together to transform ourselves and the world. We look forward to meeting you! Where ever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here. Our Sunday services take place at 10:00 am. Our children's religious education classes are 11:00 am. We hope you’ll join in our social time, coffee hour, Sunday discussion series and interest groups. Check for our next Newcomers' Circle. This basic introduction to our community allows people a chance to get to know one another better and learn more about what it means to be a part of UUSM. http://uusanmateo.org

Unitarian Universalist congregations are filled with caring, open-minded people. Our faith encourages you to seek your own spiritual path. Our congregations are places where people gather to nurture their spirits and put their faith into action by helping to make our communities—and the world—a better place. We are committed to spiritual growth and transformation.

Principles and Sources

There are seven principles which Unitarian Universalist congregations 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.

Unitarian Universalism (UU) 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.

These principles and sources of faith are the backbone of our religious community.