Bill Lyon began his ministry in September 2025 Heritage Universalist Unitarian Church (HUUC) is a free church in the Unitarian Universalist tradition. As such, we keep our minds open to the religious questions people have struggled with in all times and places. Our worship services are a celebration of life, and of the Spirit of Life that sustains us. We gather together to engage in a shared searc
h for truth and meaning. We believe that personal experience, conscience and reason should be the final authorities in religion. We seek spiritual insights from all the great teachers of the world’s religions, and put them to the test of our hearts and minds. We uphold the free search for spiritual meaning, while celebrating unfolding truths known to teachers, prophets and sages throughout the ages. Mission and Vision:
We are here because we need each other for our hearts, minds and spirits to grow, because our children need us for their own growth, and because the world needs our action for compassion and justice to grow. We are here to celebrate the mystery and wonder of life, to share our joys and sorrows, and to care for each other and for the world at large. We are here to welcome people of all beliefs, to value diversity of all types, and to offer a safe place to explore all questions with honesty. With the strength that comes from community, we move forward with courage into the future, sharing our principles with an ever-widening circle of people, until the world is infused with the values that are the special aspirations of our faith. Goals:
To nurture community for our personal growth, by providing a functional and appealing space; by implementing an HUUC Volunteer Strategy; by sharing personal searches for meaning and exploring diversity; and by exploring options for worship services and a plan for ministerial sabbatical. To nurture community for our children and youth, by improving planning and support for children’s religious education; and by providing opportunities for children and youth to expand peer opportunities, help make decisions and contribute their talents to our community. To nurture community for the world outside Heritage, by promoting our UU values and providing opportunities to engage in social action efforts; by encouraging Heritage members and youth to become active in UU organizations and interfaith efforts; and by expanding the use of Heritage space for meetings and functions consistent with our values. We seek to act as a moral force in the world, believing that ethical living is the supreme witness of religion. We know that our relationships with one another, with other peoples, races and nations should be governed by justice, equity and compassion. We affirm and promote the full participation of all persons without regard to race, color, gender, gender expression, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin or physical activity in all church sponsored activities. Thus, we say of ourselves that we comprise “One Church, Many Paths.”
We believe that personal experience, conscience and reason should be the final authorities in religion.
