Unitarians and Universalists of Washington. D.C. (Images of America)

Unitarians established a church in the nationÕs capital in 1821 and the first Universalist sermon in Washington was presented at city hall in 1827. Since these beginnings Washington-area Unitarians and Universalists have created congregations that affirm ideals of religious liberalism: a commitment to religious freedom a reasoned approach to faith a hopeful view of human capacities to create a better world and the belief that God is most authentically known as love. Images of America: Unitarians and Universalists of Washington D.C. features prominent figures such as Robert Little an English Unitarian who fled his native land and became minister of First Unitarian Church of Washington; political rivals John Quincy Adams and John C. Calhoun both founding members of the congregation; and Clara Barton who organized the American Red Cross after her experiences on the battlefields during the Civil War. In 1961 Unitarians and Universalists joined together and the story continues as Unitarian Universalists interpret the values of religious liberalism for each new generation.

Series: Images of America

Paperback: 128 pages

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing; First Edition edition (February 15 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0738566519

ISBN-13: 978-0738566511

Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.3 x 9.2 inches

Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces