There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
There are a thousand ways to go home again.
—13th century Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi (translated and interpreted)
Unitarian Universalism offers diverse and meaningful ways of connecting with the sacred. Whether we're sitting in Zen Buddhist meditation, listening for truth with Christian lectio divina, praying to the spirit of life, or chanting in a circle at winter solstice, our spirituality is unbounded. Our stories and practices draws from our six sources of inspiration.
We may find joy by keeping a gratitude journal, peace by reflecting in meditation, hope by joining hands in a circle of prayer, connection while marching for justice, wisdom from hiking in the forest. As people of many beliefs, we are each encouraged to embrace and practice forms of spirituality that resonate with our hearts and minds.
Our communities are homes for people with a diversity of spiritual practices. Through our worship services and programs, we offer people the opportunity to learn more and go deeper. Find us near you to discover opportunities to deepen your spiritual practice.
Explore Spiritual Practice and Prayer
- Pamphlet: Unitarian Universalist Views of Prayer
- A podcast entitled The Value of Personal Spiritual Practice (MP3) focuses on Unitarian Universalist Denise Davidoff's personal spiritual practice to "take time to consciously acknowledge the gift of life most every day."
- From Skinner House Books, Everyday Spiritual Practice: Simple Pathways for Enriching Your Life
- From Skinner House Books, Simply Pray: A Modern Spiritual Practice to Deepen Your Life
Everyday Spiritual Practice Simple Pathways for Enriching Your Life
Have you wondered how to integrate your heartfelt beliefs into your daily life? Here nearly 40 contributors ponder this creative dilemma and share their discoveries. Creating a home altar, practicing martial arts, fasting, quilting — these are just some of the ways they've found to make every day...
