What to expect at a Sunday service

Haven’t attended a religious service in years? New to Unitarian Universalism? Below are answers to questions you might have!

What are Sunday services like?

Our services begin at 10:30 am, and typically include music, meditation, hymns, readings, prayer and a sermon. Our minister is usually in the pulpit 3 Sundays a month. In addition, we hear from our community minister, guests or lay leaders. On most Sundays our children begin in the service and are “sung out” to their classes after a story.

After the service, which typically lasts an hour and 15 minutes, we have a Coffee & Conversation hour downstairs with coffee, refreshments and socialization.

What should I wear?

Wear what feels comfortable to you.

What should my children wear?

Children will be fine in sneakers and jeans or any play clothes. Younger children who visit our religious education groups may spend part of the time sitting in a circle or on the carpet, and other time working with paste, glue and crayons.

Is there child care?

Our nursery care and playroom is is available for infants and toddlers beginning at 10:15am. Most weeks, there are also Religious Education activities for school aged children and teens. Please explore the Religious Education section of our website for more information.

May my child stay with me during the service?

Yes! Many Sundays, young ones stay in the sanctuary with their parents/guardians. If your child becomes restless, you may want to step out into the foyer where you can still hear the service. In addition, there are coloring materials and activity pages available for all on a table in the Dome Room at the back of the Sanctuary.

What do children and teenagers do during the church service?

The Religious Education program for children (preschool through high school age) takes place from 10:30 am - 11:45 am. Most Sundays, children and youth begin in the Sanctuary with their parents/guardians and then move to their Religious Education classrooms in the Boones Ferry Wing. Children younger than second grade stay in their religious education rooms until parents pick them up at 11:45. Older children and youth will be released from class to meet their families in the coffee hour.

More information about our programming for children and youth can be found in the Religious Education section of our website.

Accessibility?

Our Boones Ferry Wing (the newer-looking part of our building) has an elevator that will allow you to avoid the steps into and within the church. Park on the south side of the new wing; you can use the designated handicapped parking spots.

Hearing devices are available. Just ask an usher, who will connect you with one of our sound technicians.

Have a different question?

We’d love to answer that for you! Give us a call at 503-656-7296, or email office@uucwf.org. See you Sunday!