Vision: We support the principles of individual freedom of belief, respect for the differences of others, promotion of universal peace and understanding, and recognition of the basic worth and dignity of all people.

Mission: Our mission is to promote, extend, and to apply the Principles and the Living Tradition of the Unitarian Universalist Association, in support of spiritual growth and a sustainable global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace.

Our Seven Principles:

We Believe in and work towards:

• The inherent worth and dignity of every person
• Justice, equity and 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

Our Approach to Faith

We Unitarian Universalists have inherited a magnificent theological legacy. In a sweeping denial of creeds that divide the human family, Unitarianism proclaims that we spring from a common source; and Universalism proclaims that we share a common destiny. Besides these two currents of our religious heritage, we gain inspiration from our identification of the Six Sources of our Living Tradition.

Social and Environmental Justice is a prime value of our community. Members and friends of the Fellowship are active participants in our community.

Hobbies and interests – which we do not consider to be separate from a religious life –  include gardening, genealogy, political action, woodworking, travel, reading, cross country skiing, hiking, fly-fishing, tutoring and mentoring, attending concerts, visiting art museums, painting, and sewing.

We cherish diversity and welcome among us people of various races, cultures, ages, abilities, sexual identities and faith perspectives. Distinctions of power and privilege that exist outside our doors do not apply within them.

To get an idea of our unique approach to faith, watch a 10-minute video on YouTube:

Voices of a Liberal Faith: Unitarian Universalists

Programs for Spiritual Growth

Through presentations during our Sunday Services, and adult study groups, we regularly find inspiration from many different religions and spiritual practices, including reason and scientific understanding, embracing the six sources of our living tradition. We have a small library filled with books for spiritual growth, UU identity, and responsible living. Our weekly buffet lunch – what some call a “potluck” but we consider to be a langar in the Sikh tradition of service and sharing, we continue to build our community.

Sorry, we currently do not have a children’s religious education program. We can provide parents with materials to take home to aid their family, of all ages in religious exploration.

Why we gather on Sundays:

1. • In an era of social isolation, we join with open hearts and minds to consider together what are the most fundamentally important things in life.

• • As an alternative to orthodoxy, we are part of a long, liberal tradition of reason and tolerance, of hope and liberation.

• • By gathering together on a regular basis, we empower ourselves to search for new truths.

• • We welcome diverse people and views, one of the few institutions in our society that purposefully makes that a goal..

• • We join our strength with others to create a more just society.

Social Justice and Environmental Action

We are a certified Green Sanctuary, responding to the call to heal the Earth, combat global warming, and live more sustainable lives. For more information:

• • Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth

• • California Interfaith Power and Light

Our congregation is also an active member of the UU Justice Ministry of California, which works to support UUs and congregations engaging in immigrant justice, environmental justice, economic justice and equality work.  For more information about our local social and environmental justice efforts, see:

• Making a Difference

History and Geography

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Visalia (UUFV) was founded in 1970. We were formally incorporated in 2007. Donations to us are fully tax-deductible.

We serve the gateway communities to Sequoia National Park of Visalia, Tulare, Exeter, Three Rivers, Farmersville, Goshen, Dinuba, Reedley, Kingsburg, Selma, and our neighbors in King County in Hanford, Corcoran, and Lemoore, in California’s San Joaquin Valley. 

Membership

If you are interested in exploring membership, please review our Pathways to Membership.