Unitarian Chaplaincy Resources

Unitarians and Universalists (UUs) are united by values rather than belief in one set of creed or dogma. Their values include acceptance of one another, compassion, a commitment to justice and equity, and in dismantling systemic barriers to full inclusion.

They believe in:

• exploring the mysteries of life

• ethical living

• working for peace, justice, equity, democracy, inclusion and respect—for one another, as well as for the interdependent web of life, of which we are all a part.

Flaming Chalice by Casey Lynn

Articles and websites

Unitarian organisations

• Canadian Unitarian Council

• Unitarian Universalist Association

• UK Unitarians

• Australia and New Zealand Unitarian Universalist Association

Hospice & Caregiver Chaplaincy Resources

Unitarian Universalist WorshipWeb

• Prayer for the Dying

• A Blessing for the Dying

• Prayer for Caregivers and Ancestors

• Thresholds

• Living Brings Us Closer to Dying

• Guided Meditation on Dying

• Let Me Die Laughing

• Blessing for Hope on World AIDS Day

• These Bodies, These Blessings

• Spirit of creative good (prayer for caregivers)

Worship Words, UK Unitarians

• Living and dying by Rev. Jane Blackall

• Lead me from Death to Life, from Falsehood to Truth by Rev. Elizabeth Birtles 

• Bereavement by Rev. Dr Linda Hart

• Locks by Rev. Celia Cartwright

• Chalice lighting, for those who are not in the room by Lizzie Kingston Harrison

• Death by Bernice Lashbrook

Unitarian Universalist views of aging, death and dying

• Aging: Creating a Culture of Care - Unitarian Universalist Association

• Facing Death with Life - Unitarian Universalist Association

• The Right to Die with Dignity - Unitarian Universalist Association

• Death and Dying – inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop

• Beliefs about Life and Death in Unitarian Universalism - UUA.org

• UK Unitarians welcome new Religious Alliance for Dignity in Dying (2021)

• Funerals - UK Unitarians

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