Long, Strange Trip: A UU History

The history of Unitarian and Universalist thought is longer than you might think! Join us for a six-part video and discussion series on the remarkable, revolutionary, and often surprising history of Unitarianism and Universalism, from their roots in the early Christian era through numerous historical controversies to what we know today as the modern UU movement. The series kicks off on Sunday, October 11 at 3:30 pm in Forbes Hall. Each screening will be followed by a discussion facilitated by James Witker. We will finish around 5:30 pm, in time for Second Sunday Supper!

October 11: Part I: In the Beginning — (0-1553). Examines the early roots of liberal religious thought from the Council of Nicaea to the two Reformations in the 16th century.

October 25: Part II: Birth of Unitarianism (1553-1794). Chronicles the formation of Unitarian theology in Transylvania and Poland and how it spread west across Europe.

November 1: Part III: American Unitarianism (1620- 1860). The development of Unitarianism in America and its influence on Transcendentalism.

November 8: Part IV: Universalism (1600-1860). The development of Universalism in Europe and the explosion of Universalist churches in America during the early 19th century.

November 15: Part V: Evolution (1861-1961). The evolution of Unitarianism and Universalism from Christian bibleoriented religions to the present-day non-creedal movement.

November 22: Part VI: Unitarian Universalism. The story of the Unitarianism and Universalism courtship and the role of Humanism and Liberal Religious Education in UU’s development.

Childcare is available for all of these sessions on request. Sign up in Forbes Hall at the LRE table after Sunday services or contact James Witker.