The flaming chalice
was originally the emblem of the Unitarian Church. The symbol was
designed in the nineteen forties, and officially adopted in the
seventies as an official symbol of the Unitarian Universalist Church. According to Church literature, the chalice symbolizes generosity, the flame symbolizes truth, and the chalice and the flame together form a cross, symbolizing the Church’s Christian roots.
However, no particular meaning is considered canonical. According to the designer, artist Hans Deutsch, “No one meaning or interpretation is official. The flaming chalice, like our faith, stands open to receive new truths that pass the tests of reason, justice, and compassion.”
The design likewise is flexible, the most common being enclosed within a double circle representing the twin heritage of the Church.
The original design
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