About Worship
At Unitarian Universalist Congregation (UUC), we keep our minds open to the religious questions people have struggled with in all times and places. Our worship services are a celebration of life and of the Spirit of Life that sustains us. We gather together to engage in a shared search for truth and meaning. You are welcome here!
We hope that you will join us at UUC for a Sunday service. All are embraced here—wherever they may be on their religious or spiritual journey. Our church is a home to seekers, a sanctuary free from dogma and creed, where all may explore together the great questions of this life we share. Sunday services begin at 10:00 AM. Click here for more information about upcoming services.
While every service is unique, please see below to learn more about what to expect on a typical Sunday.
Traditional holidays are celebrated at UUC as well as some secular holidays. We also celebrate traditions unique to Unitarian Universalism such as our Flower Communion and Water Communion. Learn more about Traditions at UUC.
UUC also has other opportunities for worship, such as earth-based worship with EarthSpirit Sisters. Covenant groups provide an opportunity for connection in a small group ministry setting.
Please reach out if you have any questions before you visit!
What to Expect in Worship
Worship services at Unitarian Universalist Congregation are built around our shared values as well as themes such as Grace, Forgiveness, Reaching Out, Hope, and more. Each service is unique. Some of those themes relate to our UU heritage, some to our values, and some to important social justice issues. Our services are led by our minister, guest speakers, and our own members. A lay Worship Associate assists with the service each week, adding rich depth to our shared experience.
There is always joy and hope in our Sunday morning services. Many sermons address the large questions all humans struggle with about how we live our lives.
Services begin each Sunday at 10:00 AM. Children join their parents in the sanctuary for the first portion of the service before leaving for their Religious Education classes. Babies and toddlers can attend our nursery, be taken to our family cuddle room, or remain in the sanctuary.
Early in the service we light our chalice, the symbol of our faith. Our love of music is expressed through the singing of hymns, the beautiful offerings our guest singers and musicians, and piano offerings by our gifted director of music. A focus of the service is the sermon, and we also include time for silent meditation and reflection, sharing of our joys and sorrows, readings, and the lighting of candles to reflect what is in our hearts.
Following the closing hymn and benediction, we gather in our social area, Elarth Hall, for coffee and conversation. On the second Sunday of each month, we share food and fellowship at our Second Sunday Potluck.
You are welcome here any time!