West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

If you are searching for a loving, spiritual home that is guided not by dogma or a set creed but by an open-minded quest for truth and meaning, welcome to the West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (WHUUF). We are a liberal religious community that encourages you to seek your own spiritual path wherever it leads, to nurture your spirit and put your faith into action by helping to make our communities ˆ and the world ˆ a better place. 

At WHUUF we experience a vibrant and living tradition of music, worship, affirmation and transformation. This fellowship is a place where people gathering from many walks of life find a common denominator in our respect for the dignity and worth of each individual. Unitarian Universalism is based on:   

◊  A rich 500-year history rooted in religious freedom.

◊ Commitment to a faith of deeds, not creeds.

◊ Religious education for a diverse and multicultural world.

◊ History of commitment to social, environmental and economic justice.

◊ Support for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

Our relationships with deity range from atheism through agnosticism to a sincere belief in a higher power. We consider people more good than evil. We are bound by our seven UU principles. 

7 PRINCIPLES OF UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISM:

1. The inherent worth and dignity of every person

2. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations

3. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations.

4. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.

5. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.

6. The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.

7. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

What do we do here at WHUUF?

Our Sunday morning service starts at 10:15. Children attend the first part of the service for a story or activity, before they go to religious education classes. Our congregation is lay-led with support from a quarter-time minister. Many functions of the fellowship are conducted by members. Outside speakers are often brought in, covering a wide variety of issues and concerns. Music is an important part of each service and members are encouraged to perform or participate. After the service a coffee time downstairs offers an opportunity for members to socialize and welcome newcomers. 

Although our Sunday service program is the focus of our Fellowship, we sponsor other activities: social action and environmental concerns, religious education for children and adults, a variety of social activities (often including food) outdoor activities, family camping, retreats, and meetings to manage and govern our Fellowship.

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