Located at 136 South Stratton Street in Gettysburg, PA, the Unitarian Universalists of Gettysburg’s mission is to provide a safe, compassionate, spiritual community that is a known force for peace and justice.

A Message from Rev. Christian Schmidt

Whoever you are, whomever you love, you are welcome in our community and invited to explore what it means to be a member of UUG and a Unitarian Universalist. As UUs, we hold and uplift our highest values of Equity, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism, and Transformation, centered around Love.

Our community is deeply committed to helping our community and transforming our world. Our weekly gatherings provide us inspiration and support in order to go make a difference, and we invite you to be a part of that. 

UUG is a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association. You can learn more at www.uua.org.

In faith,

Rev. Christian

Congregational Covenant

We, the friends and members of the Unitarian Universalists of Gettysburg, as a loving and welcoming community, pledge the following:

To respect others by:

• Assuming that others act and speak with good intentions
• Celebrating and embracing the things that make us different
• Treating others with dignity and compassion
• Honoring each individual’s spiritual path

To respect self by:

• Communicating and behaving with kindness and civility
• Keeping an open mind
• Treating ourselves with compassion

To respect the community by:

• Approaching our differences with others with empathy and compassion
• Respecting everyone’s privacy and confidence
• Supporting decisions achieved through the democratic process
• Honoring financial and service promises freely made to the best of our abilities

Path to Membership

Few of us are born into the Unitarian Universalist tradition. Most discover it by chance — perhaps through a friend who says, “You sound like a Unitarian,” or by encountering a reference online or in popular media.

Those who visit and return are affectionately called “Friends.” We take the time to learn their names, share information about our community, and invite them to join activities like potlucks or book groups. Friends may be added to our email announcement list or directory and are welcome to remain Friends for as long as they wish.

Some Friends choose to deepen their connection with the congregation by taking the New UU class, offered twice a year. This class helps them decide whether to “sign the book” and become Members. Members enjoy additional privileges, such as voting in congregational elections and serving on the Board. We encourage Members to actively support the congregation through service, attendance, and financial contributions.

If you’re curious about increasing your involvement in our community, speak with a Membership Greeter. You are warmly welcome here!

Understanding Unitarian Universalist Religion

Curious about Unitarian Universalism? Come learn more about the UU heritage, our history and traditions, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) and our congregation in Gettysburg. Contact Kris Eyssell (Kristen.Eyssell @ gmail.com) for information on the next New UU class.