About Worship
UniLu has in-person worship services (masks are optional) and continues to stream services on Zoom or via YouTube Live.
Worship is central to our life in God and our life together. These things we do and say turn us and center us to live a different kind of life: a life that is focused on serving God and serving neighbor.
From the ELCA: "Connected with and central to everything we do, worship unites us in celebration, engages us in thoughtful dialogue and helps us grow in faith. It grounds us in our Christian and Lutheran roots, while demonstrating practical relevance for today’s world."
We celebrate the Eucharist (Holy Communion) every Sunday. Lutherans believe that Jesus Christ's true presence is "in, with, and under" the earthly elements of bread and wine. We welcome all to the Lord’s Table.
For those of you who might feel lost during worship or do not understand why we do what we do: do not hesitate to ask someone sitting near you or ask the pastor questions after worship.
weekly worship times
Sundays + 10.30 AM. Join University Lutheran for our weekly worship service in-person (masks are optional) or streamed on Zoom or via YouTube Live. You also can call in by dialing 1-646-876-9923 and using Meeting ID: 923 3214 9063.
Tuesdays + 6.00 PM. Join University Lutheran for Evening Prayer in-person (masks are optional) immediately following Feast Incarnate. This is a casual, reflective, and interactive service with Holy Communion. In December our Advent theme is “Restore Our Hope.”
Thursdays + 6.00 PM on Zoom. Join University Lutheran for Advent Vespers on Zoom Dec. 5, 12, and 19 as we gather to sing Holden Evening Prayer and practice Visio Divina with original pieces from Sanctified Art’s collection: “Words for the Beginning.”
Accessibility
There are no stairs to enter the building or access UniLu’s sanctuary or bathrooms. Large-print bulletins are available near the sanctuary doors.
UniLu partners with Deaf Services Unlimited to offer Video Remote Interpreting for Sunday worshipers. To request this service, please complete this form by noon the Wednesday prior to the Sunday of your planned attendance. That Sunday morning, we will provide a link to a video of the interpreter joining UniLu's service via livestream, that you may access through your personal device (a mobile phone or tablet).
UPCOMING SERVICES AND LECTIONARY
ADVENT
24 DECEMBER 2024 (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD—CHRISTMAS EVE)
In winter’s deepest night, we welcome the light of the Christ child. Isaiah declares that the light of the long-promised king will illumine the world and bring endless peace and justice. Paul reminds us that the grace of God through Jesus Christ brings salvation to all people. The angels declare that Jesus’ birth is good and joyful news for everyone, including lowly shepherds. Filled with the light that shines in our lives, we go forth to share the light of Christ with the whole world.
Candlelight Service at 7.00 PM
Join University Lutheran for worship in-person or streamed on Zoom or via YouTube Live. You also can call in by dialing 1-646-876-9923 and using Meeting ID: 923 3214 9063.
Music: Angels, from the Realms of Glory ELW 275 | O Little Town of Bethlehem ELW 279 | Away in a Manger ELW 278 | Infant Holy, Infant Lowly ELW 276 | Angels We Have Heard on High ELW 289 | Go Tell It on the Mountain ELW 290 | What Child Is This ELW 296 | Of the Father’s Love Begotten ELW 295 | The First Noel ELW 300 | O Come, All Ye Faithful ELW 283 | Silent Night, Holy Night ELW 281 | Hark! The Herald Angels Sing ELW 270
Angels Appearing before the Shepherds, Henry Ossawa Tanner, ca. 1910 (Smithsonian American Art Museum)
Hark! The Herald-Angels Sing (Charles Wesley), The Choir of King's College
29 DECEMBER 2024 (FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS)
Join University Lutheran for worship in-person or streamed on Zoom or via YouTube Live. You also can call in by dialing 1-646-876-9923 and using Meeting ID: 923 3214 9063.
Le Enfant Jesus se rendant au temple, Leo Marchutz, 1967 (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
The Coventry Carol (English, 14th C.), Anúna
SEASONS OF THE CHURCH YEAR
Advent - Dec. 1, 2024 - Dec. 23, 2024
Christmas - Dec. 24, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025
Time after Epiphany - Jan. 7, 2025 - Mar. 4, 2025
Lent - Mar. 5, 2025 - Apr. 16, 2025
The Three Days - Apr. 17, 2025 - Apr. 19, 2025
Easter - Apr. 20, 2025 - June 8, 2025
Time after Pentecost - June 9, 2025 - Nov. 27, 2025