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UUCY History Page...
The picture
displayed above provides a brief snapshot of UUCY's move from
Springettsbury Avenue to the Carriage House on Duke street, to our new
building set between Duke street and South George Street.
History of UUCY
The Unitarian Society of York was recognized by the American Unitarian
Association, now the Unitarian Universalist Association, in February
1955. The first SUnday service was held on October 3, 1954 in a second
story meeting room at 154 West Market Street. It was attended by a
group who believed in the need for religious tolerance and intellectual
freedom in the practice of faith. They knew the value of reason and
compassion in the search for life's truths. They defended the
individual's right to use the mind as well as the heart in their
religious quest.
Within a year after its establishment, the group had outgrown its
original facilities and spent the following sixteen years meeting in
the YWCA. Opening services at their new building, 49 E. Springettsbury
Ave. were held in September 1972.
The Society called its first minister in August 1982, when an extension
minister shared with another congregation came for one third of the
Sundays. Two years later, a half-time minster was called. During these
times, guest speakers continued to fill the remaining Sunday services.
The membership continued to grow. In 1989, the first full-time minister
was called. While we recognize the need for professional spiritual
leadership, the Society remained committed to the spirit of a
supportive community involving the congregation. The Society strives to
offer a religious experience based on freedom, reason, tolerance, and
compassion. This is an on-going process filled with reverence and
responsibility to individuals and community in the spirit of love. This
process continually brings with it a new hope for the future.
Although it has changed its name, changed its physical surroundings,
and is growing with new members, the founding principles of the Society
continue to endure offering hope and support to those on their own
religious spiritual journey.
UUCY Congregational
Timeline...
To view a snapshot of UUCY's historical timeline, Click Here
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