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.

Elements of a typical Unitarian Universalist Sunday morning worship service include:

• Words of welcome
• Lighting a flaming chalice, the symbol of our faith
• A multi-generational segment that we call Time All Together
• 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
• 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.

From time to time, worships incorporate holiday celebrations, and other special events. We offer childcare and learning programs for children and youth during the Sunday service.

Sunday service begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 12:00. When you arrive, there will be volunteers greeting visitors and answering questions. You will be asked to sign the visitors book and fill out a name tag. You may also sign up to receive the Outer Circle newsletter.

A nursery with childcare is available for small children and older children may attend Religious Education classes.

After service we have Coffee Hour where we mix and mingle and generally enjoy each other’s company. Children are welcomed for this “time all together.” Young children are also welcome to enjoy playing in the nursery until 12:30 while parents might enjoy uninterrupted time at Coffee Hour.

Prior to service on Sundays, there are programs for adults that run from 10:00 to 10:50 a.m. such as RE-Questors or the Forum. See our home page for a listing of scheduled activities for the current Sunday.

Feel free to pick up information brochures from the pamphlet rack or visitors’ table. Plan to attend some upcoming events and classes so we can get to know you, such as our Exploring UU Class to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and our church in particular.