What to Expect on Sunday Morning

What Happens During the Service?

Content of individual Services will vary, but there are commonalities in all services.

• Services begin at 10:30 a.m. with music, opening words, and announcements.
• Prior to the service, congregants can write their joy or concern on a card (located at the back of the sanctuary) and light a candle of Joy or Concern (next to the chalice beside the pulpit). The joy or concern is read by a member of the Pastoral Care Committee during the service. You are welcome to join in this tradition if you have a joy or concern to share.
• The lighting of the Chalice (the official symbol of the Unitarian Universalist Association) indicates the beginning of the service.
• Music is offered in every service, including several hymns, recorded music, guest musicians, and our church choir, which sings twice per month from Fall-Spring.
• The Offertory, accompanied by live or taped reflective music, allows congregants to directly support our church programs and community.
• Most services include a spoken meditation and/or a silent meditation.
• Most services include a sermon which is delivered by the minister or special guest speaker.
• Often the service ends with a hymn and closing words.
• After the service, coffee, tea and snacks are served in the Sanctuary - a time for community and conversation.

What do I wear?

In keeping with the seasons, we dress to be comfortable depending (mostly) on the weather, and “come as you are” is fine. During winter (and other wet/muddy times of year) we ask that wet boots be removed and left with the coats in the foyer; you may wish to bring a pair of (dry, indoor) shoes to wear. We ask that children and youth wear shoes at all times while in church to adhere to fire code. Some “special” services, such as Christmas Eve, the congregation tends to dress up a little more, but jeans are seen at nearly every service. We don’t recommend shorts in the winter months. [Webmaster  ]