What to Expect in Worship
We gather in worship to find meaning and live more deeply. Worship creates connections within, among, and beyond us, calling us to our better selves, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion.
Starting on the first Sunday after Labor Day and continuing each week through the second Sunday in June, our community members come together on Sunday mornings. We participate in Unitarian Universalist rituals, we recite familiar words, sing songs, listen to the words of our friends and listen to great music. We welcome all people interested in pursuing the journey toward a spiritual life to join us in our Sunday celebrations.
We come together at 10:30 am. (except in the summer when we meet at 9:30 am.) and enjoy a social hour in the parlor after the service.
While the content of our Sunday Celebrations may vary, the services are often built around the following framework:
- Words of welcome
- Lighting a flaming chalice, the symbol of our faith
- A multi-generational segment, such as a “story for all ages”
- Music, both instrumental and vocal and in a variety of styles
- A time for lifting up the joys and concerns of the congregation
- A meditation or prayer
- Readings—ancient or contemporary
- A sermon given by a professional minister, a guest speaker, or a member of the congregation
- An offering, collecting financial donations for the congregation or for justice work in the community.
Children are always welcome at our services. The service is broadcast into our Parlor, if you find your child needs a little more wiggle room than the Sanctuary provides.
During the church year, we also offer nursery care for babies and toddlers during the service, and our outstanding Religious Education (RE) program for preschool through high-school aged children. (These programs are not available over the summer).
Welcome to our Community!