Unitarian Universalist Association is a religious denomination formed in 1961 to consolidate the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church of America. Its members are local, self-governing congregations. The association is organized under a Board of Trustees. Some trustees are elected by the national General Assembly and some by regional districts.
This denomination developed partly from protests against the orthodox Christian doctrine of the Trinity. Mainly, it protested teachings that stressed human sinfulness and powerlessness rather than the human ability to understand goodness and to act in constructive ways. The Unitarian Universalist Association supports freedom of belief, religious tolerance and diversity, and the use of critical thinking. The denomination is historically centered in New England, especially Boston, but today it exists across the United States, often in urban areas. The association also is affiliated with similar groups in Canada, Europe, and Asia. Headquarters are in Boston. For more information, see Unitarians .
