OUR STORY
Our journey began in 2017, inspired by a Facebook post from someone seeking a "liberal religious community". From this post, a group of original members came together to explore what kind of spiritual community would be a good fit. This led to the creation of a book club where we read works such as Dance of the Dissident Daughter, The Four Agreements, and A Chosen Faith. After reading A Chosen Faith, it became clear to our group that Unitarian Universalism aligned with the values and vision we held for our community.
Although our activities were paused for a few years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we re-established momentum in 2021 when St. Margaret's Episcopal Church graciously offered us a space to meet. By 2026, our congregation has grown to 43 members. We now hold services twice a month and have dedicated members leading a variety of programs, including a social book club, meditation groups, chalice circles, religious education for both adults and children, and Green Belt cleanups. We also have active committees: the Religious Education (RE) Committee, Small Groups Committee, Sunday Service Planning Committee, Outreach Committee, and Stewardship Committee.
Our congregation is also committed to community engagement, participating in events like MLK Jr. Day, No Kings Celebrations, Juneteenth, Carrollton Rainbow Pride, and partnering with local nonprofits such as Circles of West Georgia and Impact of West Georgia to address poverty in our area.
In a region with limited spiritual diversity, our work is vital. We offer a welcoming space for those seeking an alternative community where individuals can nourish their spirits and put their faith into action to make both our local and global communities better.
WHAT IS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM?
Unitarian Universalism is a collaborative, interfaith religion that encourages asking questions rather than imposing dogma. The Unitarian Universalists are composed of a wide array of religious (or non-religious) beliefs, including but not limited to: Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, paganism, agnosticism, and atheism. What connects us are our core beliefs in love, justice, equity, transformation, pluralism, independence, and generosity. Read more about our faith here.
SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUALITY
The Unitarian Universalists are bound together by a deeply-held commitment to social justice and equality. We actively oppose racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and other oppressions within ourselves and our institutions. Our congregation makes a point to engage with our community in peaceful protest and interact with local organizations such as the NAACP to advance equity and rally for human rights.