SERVICES

 

11 am, every Sunday.

Most services last about an hour. The centerpiece is usually a sermon delivered by our minister Reverend Jane Bechle or a lay leader of the congregation. These sermons are usually thematic and rarely follow a lectionary. Topics are consisting of universal themes of life, truth and meaning. They use stories, myths and poems, as well as scripture from a variety of world religions.

Services often begin with the lighting of the chalice-the symbol of Unitarian Universalism. “Rise Up, Oh Flame,” a song of reflection is sung as it is lit, inaugurating the start of the service.

We sing from our hymnal Singing the Living Tradition, which contains a wide range of traditional and contemporary songs, using gender-inclusive language. We also have an outstanding choir that performs works from a wide variety of artists and cultural traditions.

Time is also reserved during service for the lighting of "Candles of Joy and Concern." Members and friends are invited to submit a joy and/or concern that will have a candle lit at the front of the church to honor this event in their lives, to share an idea, or to ask for the thoughts and prayers of the community.

After the service, all present are invited to attend "coffee and conversation"—a chance for people to socialize informally and to discuss the worship service.

For your convince and comfort rocking chairs are located at the back of the sanctuary if desired as well as a couch and chairs adjacent to the sanctuary in the “Channing Room” with speaker broadcasting the service.  Additionally nursery service is provided down stairs from 9:45-12:15 for age’s birth to 4.

Older children ages, 3 through high school, are invited to attend Children’s Religious Education both prior to service and mid-way through service.