The American Unitarian Conference (AUC) was founded in 2000 by several Unitarian Universalists who thought that the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) was too liberal, both theologically and politically. They decided their mission was to promote "classical" Unitarianism, which they recognized as being based on Christian beliefs, though not solely confined by them. They also hoped their organization would be of interest to non-Christians who embrace generic or philosophical theism and Deism. The flaming chalice is the universally recognized symbol for Unitarian Universalism. ... Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), in full the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations in North America, is a liberal religious denomination of Unitarian Universalist congregations formed by the consolidation in 1961 of the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church in America. ... Historic Unitarianism believed in the oneness of God as opposed to traditional Christian belief in the Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). ... Philosophical theism is a belief that God exists (or must exist), independent of the teaching or relevation of any particular religion. ... Historical and modern Deism is defined by the view that reason, rather than revelation or tradition, should be the basis of belief in God. ...

"Classical Unitarianism," as defined within the AUC, has as a main tenet the belief in God as one person as opposed to trinitarianism which holds to the belief in a God of three persons. Among the classical Unitarian principles that the AUC wishes to promote are the unity and providence of God, the compatibility of faith and reason, and the ability of religion and science to work together to improve the human condition. Michelangelos depiction of God in the painting Creation of the Sun and Moon in the Sistine Chapel This article discusses the term God in the context of monotheism and derived henotheistic forms. ... Trinitarianism is the Christian doctrine that God, although one being, exists in three distinct persons (hypostases) known collectively as the Holy Trinity. ... The word faith has various uses; its central meaning is similar to belief, trust or confidence, but unlike these terms, faith tends to imply a transpersonal rather than interpersonal relationship – with God or a higher power. ... Reason is a term used in philosophy and other human sciences to refer to the higher cognitive faculties of the human mind. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Science For the scientific journal named Science, see Science (journal). ... The human condition encompasses the totality of the experience of being human and living human lives. ...

In classical Unitarian fashion, the AUC does not require adherence to a creed to become a member. All who are in agreement with the AUC's religious principles, regardless of denominational affiliation or lack thereof, may join. Many of the members consider themselves Unitarian Christians. A creed is a statement of belief—usually religious belief—or faith. ... Note that this kind of denomination is not that of a coin or banknote. ... Unitarian Christianity (not to be confused with the Unity Church) is a form of Christianity that promotes the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, as found in the New Testament. ...

The organization is run by volunteers. They maintain a website and publish a quarterly journal, The American Unitarian. The AUC's motto is "Faith, Freedom, Reason."

External links

• American Unitarian Conference (official website)
• God, Optional (from OpinionJournal)
• Unitarians seeking more piety, less politics (from Beliefnet)
• Theological stirrings in Unitarian circles (from Christian Century)
• Unitarian group changes name, settles lawsuit (from Christian Century)
• Unitarian Christianity: A Very Short Introduction
• Unitarian Christians Yahoo Group