This page explains what to expect in a typical worship service. Our services will make you think more deeply. There will be music that touches your soul and readings that are ancient or modern. We often have different services from week to week to meet the needs of various worship preferences.

You may enjoy seeing a service on our YouTube channel.

Why We 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.

How We Worship

From time to time, our worship incorporates holiday celebrations, multi-generational plays and pageants, longer musical performances, child dedications, and coming-of-age ceremonies. We offer childcare and learning programs for children and youth during the Sunday service.

Every Sunday Is Different

We suggest that you attend at least three services so that you can better understand how we worship.

Our worship services are diverse and welcoming, focusing on shared values rather than strict doctrine. Expect a service that may include music, readings, a sermon, and opportunities for reflection, but with a variety of styles and elements based on who is presenting the service. Dress casually and participate as you feel comfortable.

What You Can Expect In Worship

Announcements: We usually make important church announcements before the service.

Welcoming: Our greeters will welcome you and offer name tags and orders of service. 

Chalice Lighting: We light a chalice candle, a symbol of Unitarian Universalism, at the beginning of the service.

Music: A variety of music styles, including both instrumental and vocal, are common. 

Readings: Readings are from ancient texts, modern writings, poetry, or other sources. 

Sermon: A sermon, often delivered by a minister or guest speaker, explores a topic relevant to UU values. 

Meditation or Prayer: Some service call for prayer or meditation. 

Offering: We take an offering to support our many programs both inside and outside of the church.

Joys and Sorrows: A time for sharing personal joys and concerns with the community. 

Closing: Services often conclude with a benediction or closing words. 

Coffee Hour: A time for socializing and connecting with others after the service.