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LIAC serves as a beacon for liberal religion with a focus on education, advocacy, service, and spirituality for Long Island Unitarian Universalists.

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50 years of building Beloved Community

A history as rich as our faith

The Long Island Conference was formed with representatives of congregations from Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens Counties in 1959. The Council was formally recognized in 1974 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Today, LIAC allows congregations to collaborate, share resources, and connect with other liberal religious minds and hearts beyond their home community.

Our Signature Programs

Many of our programs date back to the merger of Unitarians and Universalists in the 60s! We strive to support congregants and staff in all stages of life.

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Our Whole Lives

OWL is a comprehensive, age-appropriate, lifespan sexuality curriculum that dismantles stereotypes and assumptions, builds self-acceptance and self-esteem, fosters healthy relationships, and improves decision-making.

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Ministerial Leave

The anticipated absence of the minister often causes anxiety in the congregational system. The Long Island Ministerial Leave program is a reciprocal agreement among Long Island UU congregations. The spirit of the program is “to serve and be served.”

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UU Connect

UU Connect brings together Long Island youth in 7th to 12th grades for fellowship and fun. The program  offers opportunities for our youth to connect with UU peers outside their own congregation for activities like ice skating, apple picking, and social action.

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Student Internships

The Student Activity Fund encourages young Unitarian Universalists from Long Island to live their religious values through internships at nonprofits dedicated to social action, advocacy, or service. Interns perform significant service to the community while earning money to help finance their education.

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Sophia Fahs Camp

The week-long multi-generational camp offers religious education programs, worship, and activities created with the intention of building Beloved community based on caring, respect, and Unitarian Universalist values. We welcome families of all ages and sizes, young adults, and seniors.

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Coming of Age

This program empowers youth to be curious stewards of their own faith journey, helping them to define their beliefs and put their faith into action. Participants meet with close mentors and prepare their own credo statement that is presented in a recognition service with their family and peers.

What is Unitarian Universalism?

There around 215,000 people representing over 1,000 Unitarian Universalist (UU) congregations in North America. Unitarian Universalism is a non-dogmatic, non-creedal faith. We are a covenantal religion held by a set of guiding principles. While many other churches have been closing their doors, Unitarian Universalism grew nationally by over 15% in recent years.

So what do we believe? Find some of those answers here.

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Find a Congregation

There are Unitarian Universalist congregations all across Long Island, offering Sunday Services and Religious Education programs that promote and affirm the Principles of our Faith, including the worth of each person, the need for justice and compassion, and the right to choose one’s own beliefs. Use the interactive map below or get a closer look at all of our member congregations.

 

News from LIAC

Learn about upcoming events, job opportunities, and more. 

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The Five Questions Adult RE Offering

Religious Education

Explore the most important questions humans ask themselves in thoughtful community.

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LIAC Welcomes New SAF Program Director

Announcements

Ginger O'Neill brings experience and passion to future of Student Activity Fund

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Practicing Gratitude in Times of Turmoil

Newsletter

There is a hope for the future because of the young adults we have raised in our communities.

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Remembering John Lutterbie

Remembrance

We are saddened to learn of the death of long-time member at Stony Brook and champion of LIAC