Welcome to All Souls—since 1819 a congregation of open minds and hearts in New York City. Those who gather in the sanctuary for worship do so with hearts open to the mysteries of love and minds open to the wisdom of truth.

We welcome those who are searching and questioning, those who would be stimulated by further growth, those who seek to live lives of justice and compassion, and those who are hurting or bereaved.

This congregation welcomes you and invites you to be part of our community of caring and friendliness. We proclaim a life-affirming faith that lifts us to a greater awareness of who we are and what we can become. Everyone who shares this spirit of community is welcome to be a part of our village in the city.

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If you are new to All Souls—

For information on the programs and activities at All Souls, fill out our informational form. You can also contact Blamo Jaurey, Director of Newcomer Services, at blamo@allsoulsnyc.org .

About Unitarian Universalism

With its historical roots in the Jewish and Christian traditions, Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion—that is, a religion that keeps an open mind to the religious questions people have struggled with in all times and places. We believe that personal experience, conscience and reason should be the final authorities in religion, and that in the end religious authority lies not in a book or person or institution, but in ourselves. We are a "non-creedal" religion: we do not ask anyone to subscribe to a creed.

Our congregations are self-governing. Authority and responsibility are vested in the membership of the congregation. Each Unitarian Universalist congregation is involved in many kinds of programs. Worship is held regularly, the insights of the past and the present are shared with those who will create the future, service to the community is undertaken, and friendships are made. A visitor to a Unitarian Universalist congregation will very likely find events and activities such as church school, day-care centers, lectures and forums, support groups, poetry festivals, family events, adult education classes and study groups.

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