Unitarian Universalist Puerto Rico

Unitarian Universalist Puerto Rico Unitarian Universalist congregation in Puerto Rico. Welcome to Unitarian Universalism. Here your conscience, your experience, and your identity matter. As Rev.

Ours is a big faith, one that embraces a diversity of background and belief. We affirm seven principles, the first of which is a deep recognition of each person’s inherent dignity and worth. We put our faith into action through social and environmental justice work in our communities and the wider world. Our congregations are places where we gather to nurture spirits and change lives. We strive to

welcome deeply people of all ages and classes, sexual orientations, gender identities/expressions, races/ethnicities, and abilities. There is no formal conversion process, so becoming a Unitarian Universalist is simply a matter of deciding that these are the people you want to grow with. Membership is voluntary and does not require renouncing other religious affiliations or practices – in fact, we celebrate the religious or philosophical identity you bring. Unitarian Universalist congregations together affirm and promote seven Principles. We also share a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from many sources. The seven Principles and six Sources of the Unitarian Universalist Association grew out of the grassroots of our communities, were affirmed democratically, and are part of who we are. Unitarian Universalists hold the Principles as strong values and moral teachings. Barbara Wells ten Hove explains, “The Principles are not dogma or doctrine, but rather a guide for those of us who choose to join and participate in Unitarian Universalist religious communities.”

1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

09/01/2026

Statement on the killing of Renee Nicole Good by ICE:

We grieve the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37 year-old mother and legal observer, by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis yesterday—an act of state violence that has stolen a life and reverberates through an already-wounded community. This is not an isolated incident, but the result of policies that criminalize immigration and enforce borders through fear, surveillance, and force rather than care.

Side With Love is in solidarity with immigrant communities in Minneapolis and across the country who live under constant threat of detention, separation, and death at the hands of the state. We are in solidarity with the faithful masses of people showing up to build a world where the worth and dignity of all are held as sacred and unshakable truth. As people of faith and conscience, we are called by love to tell the truth about this violence, to accompany those most impacted, and to keep organizing toward fulfilling the promise of our communities and institutions to make safety, belonging, and freedom real for all.

We join many others in demanding accountability and an immediate end to I.C.E. operations in all our communities. We invite all people of faith and conscience to grieve together, to refuse the normalization of state violence, and to commit themselves to the long work of transforming the systems that betray our deepest moral and spiritual commitments.

Great advice!
05/12/2025

Great advice!

It’s easy to spend precious time probing the latest “can you believe it” cruelty. Instead, try to temper your news addiction and turn your attention to an issue – any issue – where you can make a difference.

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05/12/2025

These days, so much is meant to divide us, but UUA President Rev. Sofía Betancourt, PhD reminds us that now is the time to say yes.
✨ Yes to each other.
✨ Yes to courage.
✨ Yes to our shared work.

Giving Tuesday is one moment among many when we can act on that yes. 💛

Your generosity keeps the justice work, spiritual care, and programs across our UU faith strong. And today, every gift is matched up to $25,000, doubling support for vital work like UU the Vote, climate justice initiatives, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion.

🌟 Give now and let your “yes!” strengthen the hope and connection at the heart of our UU values.

🔗 Find the link in the comments to support our matching gift opportunity.

This is a good general reference:
21/02/2025

This is a good general reference:

Resources and guidance on what we can do all right now to keep each other safe and support our communities.

Here is the fact sheet from the National Immigration Law Center:
21/02/2025

Here is the fact sheet from the National Immigration Law Center:

This factsheet explains the protected areas policy, the laws that currently apply to these areas, and the steps advocates and communities can take to help immigrants maintain access to essential community spaces and services.

If you want to read the initial lawsuit that was filed:
21/02/2025

If you want to read the initial lawsuit that was filed:

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Thanksgiving Day: Food for thought and to share.
28/11/2024

Thanksgiving Day: Food for thought and to share.

Sharing a beautiful message from UUA President, Dr Sofía Betancourt for this special day.
28/11/2024

Sharing a beautiful message from UUA President, Dr Sofía Betancourt for this special day.

Beloveds, this season of gratitude is rightly a cherished time of coming together with family of origin or of choice, and of experiencing the real love and care that is present when we share a meal together. And we cannot ignore that these rituals will all unfold amid a backdrop of fear and uncertainty, of devastation and violence.

This holiday season comes in a year where we must all recommit ourselves to the work of truth-telling and accountability. We must bear witness to the truth that the historical foundations of the United States are steeped in oppression and genocide, and that violence continues today. May our time spent in the care and connection of our communities deepen our courage to face the real evils of this world.

As we ground ourselves and honor the harvest today, may we deepen our commitment to climate justice. With family and friends near, let us share our commitments with one another and support each other in carrying them through all the days ahead. As we tend to our own spirits, may we renew our commitments to tend to our communities and to this precious Earth.

In this time of painful truths, grieving, and community gatherings, may there be food and faithfulness, and a recommitment to the Shared Values we hold dear as Unitarian Universalists around our shared tables this year.

28/11/2024

Gather on this Winter Solstice to celebrate the longest night of the year. Drop into stillness, soak up energy and inspiration for the year ahead, and be in solidarity with partners and friends. Guest speaker: Rev. Manish Mishra-Marzetti. More info and registration link here: www.uumfe.org

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