What goes on during the worship services?
• There is variation from service to service. In many services the congregation may have an opportunity to share joys and sorrows… This is followed by a brief period of silent meditation, hymns and responsive readings. • Services begin with the Call to Worship and the Lighting of the Flaming Chalice, the official symbol of Unitarian Universalism. Although there are many beautiful expressions of this light of our faith, there is no one official meaning of the flaming chalice. Like our faith, it stands open to new and ongoing interpretation and significance. If interested, you may read more about the Flaming Chalice. • Our sermons, too, vary widely from service to service. Some are formal sermons prepared by professional UU ministers, who either are visiting us or whose sermon is read by one of our congregation. Others are specially prepared by members or friends of our Fellowship, from a wide variety of sources.
• There is quite a bit of variation from service to service. Typically twice a month our choir is present. Substantive topics vary widely from week to week – we have a huge variety! • Services begin with the Call to Worship and the Lighting of the Flaming Chalice. The chalice is the symbol of the Unitarian Universalist faith, and it burns for the length of the service. Although there are many beautiful expressions of this light of our faith, there is no one official meaning of the flaming chalice. Like our faith, it stands open to new and ongoing interpretation and significance. You may read more about the Flaming Chalice. • There might be a story for all ages, usually touching on the theme of the service. Afterwards, the children will be sung out to their Religious Education classes. • In most services, the congregation has an opportunity to share Joys and Concerns. This is an opportunity to share the happy, worrying, or sad events in your life. It is not a time for political or socia
