Welcome! Unitarian Universalists for Polyamory Awareness is an organization for UUs with an interest in polyamory.  Polyamorists with an interest in UUism are also welcome!   NEW! Love Makes a Family Curriculum UUPA is pleased to announce the introduction of a new curriculum on polyamory, called Love Makes a Family. A display copy will be available at UUPA's booth in the Exhibit Hall of the 2011 UUA General Assembly in Charlotte, North Carolina. The initial release of the Love Makes a Family curriculum will be a field test version. UUPA plans to continue improving the curriculum over the coming year. Distribution details are still being finalized. What is General Assembly? Membership Meeting In addition, UUPA will hold its annual Membership Meeting during General Assembly. If you would like more information about the Membership Meeting, join the UUPoly email list or email UUPA.

About UUPA UUPA defines polyamory as the philosophy and practice of loving or relating intimately to more than one other person at a time with honesty and integrity. PBS interview about polyamory If you've seen our ad in the Unitarian Universalist magazine UUWorld, found the UUPoly email list, encountered one of our brochures, or heard about us some other way, this website is a good place to learn more.  UUPA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Financial contributions to UUPA are tax-deductible. Donation information UUPA is an independent organization, not affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Association. top Who We Are We are UUs. We sing next to you in Sunday services and in choir lofts. We serve on church committees and teach religious education. We attend district meetings and General Assemblies, where many of us serve as delegates from our churches, societies, and fellowships. Our faith is important to us. We are families. We raise children, cherish pets, and keep in touch with extended family. We have jobs, pay bills, carry out the trash. Our family structure may be a little different than most people expect, but otherwise, we are just like everybody else.    In 1999, several UUs with an interest in polyamory created an email list called UUPoly. This list provided a place to talk about integrating our religion with our relationships, our faith with our families. Conversations on the UUPoly list led to the idea that we should form a national organization of poly UUs to serve as a resource to congregations, ministers, and individuals.  Read more about UUPA's Beginnings. top Our Mission Unitarian Universalists for Polyamory Awareness (UUPA) has as its Mission to serve the Unitarian Universalist Association and the community of polyamorous people within and outside the UUA by providing support, promoting education, and encouraging spiritual wholeness regarding polyamory.   Read more about UUPA's Mission. Definition UUPA defines polyamory as the philosophy and practice of loving or relating intimately to more than one other person at a time with honesty and integrity. UUPA advocates for any form of relationship or family structure -- whether monogamous or multi-partner -- which is characterized by free and responsible choice, mutual consent of all involved, and sincere adherence to personal philosophical values. Vision Our vision is for Unitarian Universalism to become the first poly-welcoming mainstream religious denomination. We look forward to the day when a polyamorous family or individual can walk into any Unitarian Universalist congregation with confidence that their full participation is welcome. top Become a UUPA Member! Membership is open to all, whether UU or poly or an ally in our mission. Financial contributions provide for exhibit booths, ads, literature, and other expenses related to UUPA's mission. UUPA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization; donations are deductible as provided in tax law. Read about UUPA's Privacy Policy.  UUPA Literature Polyamory and the UUA Principles and Purposes This document evaluates polyamory and UUPA's work in light of the UUA Principles and Purposes. The discussion is valuable for ministers, directors of religions education, congregations, and leaders at congregational, district and Associational levels who want to know more about this topic and its implications for ministry. It is also valuable for individuals attempting to integrate various relationship issues into their personal spiritual paths. Printer friendly pdf top These brochures are available as convenient tri-folds. Trifolds print best on laser printers, due to small margins. UUPA Mission Statement Essay (html) Trifold (pdf) Understanding Polyamory Essay (html) Trifold (pdf) Polyamory in Liberal Religion Essay (html) Trifold (pdf) Polygamy and Polyamory Essay (html) Trifold (pdf) Are We Ready for This? Essay (html) Trifold (pdf)   top More Information What Psychology Professionals Should Know About Polyamory This professional guide has been prepared for counselors and therapists and is distributed by the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom. UUPA is interested in hearing from ministers as to the suitability of this resource for clergy. pdf version             Order printed copies Interview on San Diego PBS station March 18, 2010 Sermons and Other Writings Related to polyamory UUPA Trustees Trustees are available to answer questions, and possibly to speak to your congregation, district event, or retreat. Chapters and Local Contacts Start a chapter in your area! UUPoly Email List Talk with other poly UUs and allies UUPoly FAQ Information about the list UUPA Bylaws Unitarian Universalist Association UUPA is a Related Organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association. UUPA is independently organized and managed. 100 Questions That Non-Members Ask About UUism Developed by the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Nashua, New Hampshire top   Questions about UUPA. Contact a UUPA board member. Comment about the website. This page last updated: August 12, 2011   Free Hit Counter A count of people who have visited this page since August 1, 2004