American Unitarian Conference

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The American Unitarian Conference (AUC) was founded in 2000 by several Unitarian Universalists who felt that the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) had become too liberal, both theologically and politically. They decided their mission was to promote "classical" Unitarianism, which they recognized as being based on Christian beliefs though not solely confined by them. They also hoped their organization would be of interest to non-Christians who embrace generic or philosophical theism and Deism.

"Classical Unitarianism," as defined within the AUC, has as a main tenet the belief in God as one person as opposed to trinitarianism which holds to the belief in a God of three persons. Among the classical Unitarian principles that the AUC wishes to promote are the unity and providence of God, the compatibility of faith and reason, and the ability of religion and science to work together to improve the human condition.

In classical Unitarian fashion, the AUC does not require adherence to a creed to become a member. All who are in agreement with the AUC's religious principles, regardless of denominational affiliation or lack thereof, may join.

However, from the 1870s until the 1920s, a creedal statement known as The Unitarian Covenant read:

"We believe in: The Fatherhood of God; The Brotherhood of Man; The Leadership of Jesus; Salvation by Character; The Progress of Mankind onward and upward forever."

Many Unitarian Christians know of this statement and believe it to be an accurate reflection of their beliefs.

Unlike the UUA, the AUC does not take part in political or social activism. The organization is run by volunteers. They maintain a website and publish a quarterly journal, The American Unitarian. The AUC's motto is "Faith, Freedom, Reason."