This year, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the Universal Pantheist Society's founding. We were officially incorporated in October 1975.
Harold Wood and Derham Giuliani founded the Society. Derham, a quintessential “desert rat,” rejected “indoor philosophy” and spent most of his time in the great outdoors. He served as the president until his death in 2010. Harold was the editor of our original newsletter and continues in that role today for Pantheist Vision. He is also our current treasurer.
Our founders chose the name “Universal Pantheist Society" to emphasize that we are a "universal" organization for Pantheists. We are not limited to any single viewpoint of Pantheism but acknowledge its diverse perspectives. This inclusive approach to Pantheism sets us apart from virtually all other Pantheist organizations that have formed since our founding 50 years ago.
What unites us is not simply “belief”— which should evolve as we grow and learn through our experiences — but something far more powerful: a burning desire to cultivate a renewed reverence for the Earth and to view Nature as the ultimate context for human existence. We remain dedicated to our mission of nurturing this reverence and envisioning Nature as the ultimate framework for human existence.
Harold Wood and Derham Giuliani founded the Society. Derham, a quintessential “desert rat,” rejected “indoor philosophy” and spent most of his time in the great outdoors. He served as the president until his death in 2010. Harold was the editor of our original newsletter and continues in that role today for Pantheist Vision. He is also our current treasurer.
Our founders chose the name “Universal Pantheist Society" to emphasize that we are a "universal" organization for Pantheists. We are not limited to any single viewpoint of Pantheism but acknowledge its diverse perspectives. This inclusive approach to Pantheism sets us apart from virtually all other Pantheist organizations that have formed since our founding 50 years ago.
What unites us is not simply “belief”— which should evolve as we grow and learn through our experiences — but something far more powerful: a burning desire to cultivate a renewed reverence for the Earth and to view Nature as the ultimate context for human existence. We remain dedicated to our mission of nurturing this reverence and envisioning Nature as the ultimate framework for human existence.
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