Flaming Chalice Symbol - Meaning and History of the UU Emblem #2080760 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white emblem features a stylized flame rising from a chalice, enclosed by two concentric circles. Originally designed in 1942 by Hans Deutsch for the Unitarian Service Committee, it has since become the central symbol of Unitarian Universalist identity worldwide. The flame signifies sacrifice, illumination, and the search for truth; the chalice represents community, hospitality, and shared purpose.

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