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Who are We?   We are a religiously diverse, LGBTQ+ embracing, intentionally multiracial and multicultural Unitarian Universalist faith community.
In our congregation, we journey together in Love toward restoring spiritual wholeness. We were founded as a Universalist church in central Philadelphia in 1820 and relocated to the Mount Airy neighborhood in 1938. Join us for Sunday Services weekly in our air-conditioned sanctuary at 11am, followed by our coffee hour. Sunday school and child care are available. Summer services offer a potluck coffee hour.

We welcome people from any religious background who seek personal and spiritual growth in an extended family

atmosphere. Our denomination has no creed or doctrinal tests. All who are in sympathy with our beliefs and are willing to join us in supporting the goals of this church and the principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association are welcomed into membership.

Our building is now accessible to people with disabilities!
It features a ramp to the main sanctuary and a wheelchair lift to the Social Hall beneath. Two accessible restrooms have been created: one on the main level of the Hale Building and another on the lower level of the sanctuary to make our Fellowship Hall more accessible to our congregants, visitors and renters.
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Upcoming Worship Services

Sunday, February 15 -
“Restorations' Resilience”
It's UU Mt. Airy's birthday! We take a look back on our history, do a deep dive on the UU theology of restorationism, and how our congregation has long been part of the progressive leaders in this city. And we'll also do some truth telling of our history of race and racism, misconducting ministers, and the resilience that happens...
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From our Minister

Friends,
This week we celebrate 206 years of liberal religious tradition in Philadelphia, as our congregation's founding can be traced back to February of 1820. The Reverend Abner Kneeland started a church in Northern Liberties for a congregation "commonly called Universalist." Among the founders were working class people, freed Blacks, wealthy Philadelphians, and those would go on to debate...
— 02/13/2026    to continue reading...

Live Streaming

Sunday Services and other special events are Live Streamed so that those who are unable to attend in person are welcome to watch.

We are a Social Justice
Loving Congregation!

Join Us at Our Weekly Black Lives Matter Vigil every Thursday
Please join us to show our concerns about racism and white supremacy every Thursday from 6-6:30pm.
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We are a Welcoming Congregation

For more than 25 years we have worked hard to make sure lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are full members of our faith communities.
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Mt Airy Fridge & Pantry

Founded by two of our UUsMA members along with a life-long resident of East Mt. Airy, our Mt Airy Community Fridge affirms food as a right not a privilege and is founded on radical hospitality. People who come to get food also often help stock and clean the shelves and break down boxes. Folks from the neighborhood as well as our congregation donate food.
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