Welcome to BUC
Who We Are, What We Believe and What We Do         
       

Who We Are

BUC is a full service church for about 600 families.  We offer Sunday worship services, church school, child dedications, weddings,  memorials, social and service activities, individual and family counseling, and a variety of programs and seminars devoted to religion, personal development, family relations and social issues.  For more information about specific interests scroll through our directory at left or contact us by e-mail or telephone.  To know more about us as a congregation, read on.  

Ours is a free faith.  It has been said that Unitarian Universalism is a religion of shared values rather than shared beliefs---a religion where members have committed themselves to a common religious quest rather than a common doctrine.  The values we share are expressed in the "Seven Principles" adopted by 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, 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 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.
• 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 counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against the 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 enobles 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 mission of the Birmingham Unitarian Church is:

• To provide an environment for Unitarian Universalists and like minded people to grow and prosper ethically, spiritually, intellectually, emotionally and socially.
• To encourage members to contribute their time, talent and resources to the betterment of the society and world in which they live.

To achieve this mission we focus our efforts in the following four areas.  Each area is a link to a page that will tell you more about our congregation and suggest ways you might find your own path to a meaningful religious experience with us.

Fellowship
Learning          Service
Worship

Thank you for visiting our web site.  If you would like to learn more about us and Unitarian Universalism, please visit us at our beautiful church home on Woodward Avenue in Bloomfield Hills.  You will find a map in the Directory at left under How to Find Us.   You may also want to read a sermon by our Associate Minister, Rev. Mark Evens, A Living Tradition--Welcome to Unitarian Universalism.
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BUC  is dedicated to providing a safe and dignified environment where the privacy and confidentiality of members, friends and visitors are respected.

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