Come, join us in worship.
Join us in giving thanks and in reflection.
Raise your voice with ours in song and your feet in movement.
May we find in our worshipping community the renewal for the living of our days.
Sunday Worship
Worship may occur in various places and times. However, our congregational worship occurs primarily on Sunday mornings.
Worship formats vary considerable at UUCC. A Worship Associate assists the minister or guest leader. Most Sundays:
We begin the service by inviting the silence with the ringing of a bell or sounding of a drum. The sound invites us to quiet our minds and hearts as we begin our hour together.
A welcome from the minister or worship associate is followed by invitation to visitors to introduce themselves, as they are willing.
We light the chalice to call forth the faith the binds us together and brings us together. We light the chalice to connect us to other Unitarian Universalist congregations across the country and around the world. Opening words set the tone for service.
Joys and sorrows is a time for attendees to share a joy that is bursting from the heart or a sorrow that will be lightened through sharing. This is done through speaking the joy or sorrow or by lighting a candle or writing a prayer in the prayer book. This time begins with silence and closes with a musical meditation.
The Choir sings twice a month during both services. Special music is provided by a variety of musicians and vocalists in the congregation.
A Time for all ages is part of the regular element of the 11:00 service. The story relates to the theme of Sunday service. The congregation then sings out the children with the song "Go Now in Peace."
Offering is collected every Sunday to support the work of the church. The first Sunday of the month offering is shared with a local, national or international non-profit organization. We call this share the plate, but in practice the entire offering is given to the selected organization.
Hymns, sermons, homilies, reflections, meditations will vary according to the theme or intention of the Sunday service. These elements are chosen by the minister or worship leader during the minister's absence.
Large print hymnals and assistive listening devices are available for all services. Ushers will obtain these items upon request.
During the Sunday Worship Service,
*Religious Exploration activities include Family Worship, Religious Exploration sessions or Sprit Play, and Nursery for the
*Nursery care is available Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon.
Our nursery is attended by two care providers devoted to playing with our youngest UUs. Our caregivers spend time with the infants and toddlers of our community, playing, drawing, eating and reading books while parents attend service.
Children ages 4 and younger are welcome in the nursery. Older children may attend.