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SUNDAY SERVICE
Worship Service at 10:00 am
Religious Education for children at the
same time
Youth and Adults are welcome to a FORUM presentation discussion
at 11:15 am
Looking for written or audio
copies of past services? 
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Ever wonder about Unitarian Universalist
Services of Worship? Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about our
Sunday service:
When does our service start?
The worship
service is at 10 am.
The service
lasts about 1 hour. This service is followed by a time of informal
conversation and refreshments; some people leave immediately after the
service ends, others linger for some time.
Feel free to
wear what is most comfortable; you will be welcomed for who you are, not
what you wear!
What do the kids do?
Older
children and youth attend the service for the first fifteen minutes most
Sundays before going to their religious education classes. Several Sundays
in the year consist of intergenerational worship when we worship together
for the whole hour. Also, a child who prefers to stay for the service is
welcome on any Sunday (that includes infants and toddlers who are not
disruptive).
Where do I go when I arrive?
Once you
park in our lot (some visitor spaces are available immediately to your left
upon entering), you'll find our main door through the canopy walkway. As
you enter the main door, turn left into our Gathering Room and you
will find a visitor's table, staffed by volunteers who would be glad to
answer any questions. They will also welcome you and provide you with a
nametag, if you're willing. At the doors to the sanctuary, an usher will
give you an order of service, so you can follow the program.
What will happen in the service?
You will
find that while our services vary from week to week, there are some common
elements. Our opening chime introduces a time of welcome and opening music.
This is followed by a lighting of the flame of a chalice - a representation
of the symbol of Unitarian Universalism. We then join in unison Words of
Affirmation and Song of Aspiration.
At this
point in a service a time of Pastoral Meditation includes the specific
joys, sorrows, and concerns from members of the congregation followed by
music during which many will light a candle to symnbolize
their silent personal thoughts. After the meditation, offerings will be
collected - contributions to support the work of the congregation and
contributions of food and clothing to help those in need in our own
communities. This is free-will offering, with no expectations or
requirements. If you are a visitor, feel free to let the offering bowls
pass you by - your presence is your gift to us!
Words for
All Ages follow - stories and reflections for your children and youth.
After the
children leave for their program, we usually will have several readings
(from religious and secular sources), a hymn, a time of meditation, a
musical selection, and the major presentation (sermon, panel, play, etc.).
This is followed by another hymn, and then a time of closure.
If you have
any further questions, feel free to give us a call at: (708) 481-5339 or
send us an email at: minister@uuccpf.org
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