Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert

Some History

Our church began in 1959 in Palm Springs when 2 dozen people responded to an ad placed by the American Unitarian Association to encourage the formation of new fellowships across the country. It asked the provocative question: "Are you a Unitarian and without knowing it?" (We still invite visitors to attend a Sunday service and answer this question for themselves.)

The congregation wandered the desert for 45 years, meeting in homes, schools, motels, senior centers and other churches. Early in the new century, and in anticipation of having a permanent home, we changed our designation from fellowship to Church. The dream was finally realized on Easter Sunday 2005 as our current members moved in to the new sanctuary in Rancho Mirage.

We are celebrating our 50th Anniversary this Fall. We are excited about this new chapter in our history and look forward to welcoming new members and friends who want to help us write it.