What goes on in a Unitarian/Universalist Church?

Answer 1

i've only known a few people who were part of the UU church...it seems, from what little i know, to be 'congregant-centered' as opposed to 'God-centered', or 'Bible-centered'...they do not exclude anyone, which is refreshing...here's a few reference sites...

Answer 2

In the services I've attended, there's a true community feeling. The general order of service is very similar to a mainstream protestant service, with singing of hymns (yes, they have a hymnal), recitations, expressions of concerns and joys within the community, a sermon, a collection plate, and a choir anthem. They symbol of the Unitarian Universalists is a lighted chalice, so at some point there is usually a brief ritual of lighting a low candle held in a chalice. There is usually no holy communion, although the historically Universalist congregations may still have communion and may even say the Lord's prayer. There may be a children's sermon. There will probably be a social hour after the service.

Answer 3

Pretty much the same thing that goes on in any church, really:

There's songs.
They take an offering.
Then there's a reading.
Then the pastor talks.
Then you have cookies and coffee.

The difference is that the songs could be almost anything, from old hymns to rock and roll. The reading could be almost anything, from other faiths to poetry. And the pastor won't threaten anyone with hellfire and brimstone or give an "altar call," he'll just talk about life and spirituality and stuff.

In a pagan-friendly UU, well . . . heh. It could vary. Very open-minded people, those Unitarians.

Answer 4

Why don't you just go attend one and find out?

Or try www.uua.org for some info.

Or here are websites of a few:
http://www.allsoulsuuindy.org/

This one has a section called "what to expect" at a service:
http://www.uui.org/visit/expect.php

By the way, I have not yet attended a UU church, so I am not endorsing them. But they seem to be a non-creed church that accepts people of many different beliefs.

Answer 5

I have been to these services. They are a typical protestant- type Christian church. They have a choir. They sing hymns. There is a sermon and they pray. They are concerned with world and human problems. So are many churches. They go way back in the history of the USA.

Answer 6

I am a member of UU church and it is better than anything you will ever experience. It as open-minded belief system that accepts anyone. It is not hateful or money grubbing like most religons today. We don't slam gays, tell you going to burn in some childishly imaginative hell, etc. Try it. I was raised catholic by the way and catholicism pales in comparison.

By the way, the person who posted as Boris is a utter moron. Martin S is ignorant of UU. Some of the members I know are more theistic than the average christian.

Answer 7

Little bit of everything.
They believe in respecting everyone. All beliefs are valid. All paths are valid. We have readings about a little bit of everything. We accept homosexuality and couples. Basically we just love everyone.

Answer 8

Its like any other church, except everyone is welcome. People of all religious backgrounds. They study all forms of religion. Maybe you should visit a UU Church. Its quit interesting and fun.

Answer 9

I am a Christan, but from what I can gather from the outside it seems to be like a community service organization more than a church. It seems to be full of good people who want to do good things and grow personally, but not spiritually. From what I see they do not do anything "bad", they just do not make worship a part of their church. As for me, I like a little bit of God in my community service.

Oh, looks like I was a little bit off. Seems like they do worship...everything. I am disappointed to learn that. I would have respected them more if they just left that part out then if they believed in EVERYTHING. It contradicts itself. There is an old country song that says "If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything" Well best of luck to them. I hope they find the one true God for he is the path to salvation.

Answer 10

Unicorns