What To ExpectThe Sunday Worship Service often includes these typical elements |
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Readings
Unitarian Universalist congregations draw inspiration from various sources, both from traditional religious readings and secular ideas. The worship service often includes, opening words, a reading, a responsive reading, and closing words.
Lighting of the Chalice
The lighting of the chalice, a symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith, is an important element or Worship Services.
Music
UUCLV is happy to have an energetic choir, a talented choir director. and song leader, and skilled accompanist. The congregation is fortunate to have many musician members and friends who share their talents and add inspiration during worship services.
An Interactive Time
In order to engage people of all ages and all learning styles, the worship service includes an interactive time. This might be time to discuss the morning's theme, hear a story that relates to the theme, or learn an activity. Children and "the young at heart" are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to more easily participate in the activity and with the worship leader.
Prayer and Silent Meditation
Most weeks include a spoken prayer, followed by quiet time for centering.
Sermon
Sermons are typically delivered by UUCLV's Minister, Reverend Baker. Her sermons cover a wide variety of subjects drawn from both religious and secular sources. Occasionally, Services are presented by a guest speakers or from members of the congregation.
Offering
The Sunday morning offering is split between the ministries and programs of the congregation and a local nonprofit organization, whose values align with Unitarian Universalism, and is working for the common good.
Ritual
Once a month the worship service includes a longer ritual experience. We forgo the sermon and instead participate in a communal ritual. Examples of these might be a Blessing of the Animals; a ritual where congregants add water to a common bowl and express intentions for the coming congregational year; a New Years ceremony to release the old and welcome the new; a shared symbolic meal to honor the land that we live up on; the creation of a community altar to remember and honor our ancestors; a flower ceremony where congregants bring in individual flowers to create a shared bouquet; and more.
Following the Service you are welcome to coffee, tea, a light lunch and conversation in the Social Hall in an adjoining room.
Sunday Services begin at 10:30 am. UUCLV holds that "we need not think alike to love alike."
Find Upcoming Worship here.
Unitarian Universalist congregations draw inspiration from various sources, both from traditional religious readings and secular ideas. The worship service often includes, opening words, a reading, a responsive reading, and closing words.
Lighting of the Chalice
The lighting of the chalice, a symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith, is an important element or Worship Services.
Music
UUCLV is happy to have an energetic choir, a talented choir director. and song leader, and skilled accompanist. The congregation is fortunate to have many musician members and friends who share their talents and add inspiration during worship services.
An Interactive Time
In order to engage people of all ages and all learning styles, the worship service includes an interactive time. This might be time to discuss the morning's theme, hear a story that relates to the theme, or learn an activity. Children and "the young at heart" are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary to more easily participate in the activity and with the worship leader.
Prayer and Silent Meditation
Most weeks include a spoken prayer, followed by quiet time for centering.
Sermon
Sermons are typically delivered by UUCLV's Minister, Reverend Baker. Her sermons cover a wide variety of subjects drawn from both religious and secular sources. Occasionally, Services are presented by a guest speakers or from members of the congregation.
Offering
The Sunday morning offering is split between the ministries and programs of the congregation and a local nonprofit organization, whose values align with Unitarian Universalism, and is working for the common good.
Ritual
Once a month the worship service includes a longer ritual experience. We forgo the sermon and instead participate in a communal ritual. Examples of these might be a Blessing of the Animals; a ritual where congregants add water to a common bowl and express intentions for the coming congregational year; a New Years ceremony to release the old and welcome the new; a shared symbolic meal to honor the land that we live up on; the creation of a community altar to remember and honor our ancestors; a flower ceremony where congregants bring in individual flowers to create a shared bouquet; and more.
Following the Service you are welcome to coffee, tea, a light lunch and conversation in the Social Hall in an adjoining room.
Sunday Services begin at 10:30 am. UUCLV holds that "we need not think alike to love alike."
Find Upcoming Worship here.
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