Dress is casual --unless you want to dress up -- that's okay too. The typical service includes a sermon, songs relevant to the sermon, a period of silent reflection and an opportunity for people to express the joys and concerns in their lives. After the service, which lasts about an hour, all are invited next door to Gage Hall for coffee and conversation. There are religious education classes for the youth, and childcare is provided for the young ones.
The sermon you hear on any given Sunday is but a snapshot of our complex church community, just one thread in a tapestry woven from our diverse backgrounds and beliefs. (Sermons are available for download on the Sermons page.)You may also pick up reprints of previous sermons at the information table just inside Gage Hall at coffee hour. There you will find other information about Unitarian Universalism and a friendly person or two who will try to answer any questions you might have.
To better accommodate all our members and visitors we have several parking spots directly across the street in the Charleston Day School lot for the elderly/handicapped. Public parking lots are within easy walking distance and are free. We have a ramp for wheelchair access into the sanctuary and FM listening devices are available from our ushers. Large print copies of the bulletin are also available.
Sunday Services at 11 am, in the Sanctuary
November 23 Thanksgiving Service; How we express our gratitude and our blessings
As one of the more traditional services in the church year, Thanksgiving acts as an affirmation of timeless values, historical connections, and it offers us the gracious opportunity to express our gratitude and thanks to those whose lives are meaningful to our church and to one another. There will be some traditional songs, and a reflection on gratitude, with the sermon time being given to the congregation for their personal expressions of thanksgiving.
The Rev. Peter Lanzillotta
November 30 The Eighth Deadly Sin: “Indifference”
A Worship Committee Service
December 7 Religious Education: Holiday Pageant
This is the children’s annual holiday gift to the church. After the short pageant we will have traditional holiday foods in Gage Hall and everyone will have an opportunity to help decorate the sanctuary and Gage Hall for the holidays. This is a wonderful chance for all the generations to join in the holiday spirit.
Religious Education Program
December 14 Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace: Christmas Around the World
The Christmas Cantata will be a celebration of the Christmas Spirit with songs from a variety of ages and from all around the world. The four candles of the advent wreathe, signifying Hope, Love, Joy, and Peace, will mark the four themes of the service. Enjoy a service of celebration with music from Spain, France, Italy, Germany, Kenya, Jamaica, and America.
Cantata Choir
December 21 The True Story of Hanukkah: Looking at its historical origins, and what enduring lessons can be appreciated and affirmed today
Peter will unpack the Biblical narrative, and explain the story from its cultural and religious significance. Then he will explore how this story retains its relevance and importance for us today…
The Rev. Peter Lanzillotta
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services at 5 pm and 8 pm, in the Sanctuary
December 24 A Traditional Service of Music, Readings, and Candle-lighting
The Rev. Peter Lanzillotta
Sunday Services at 11 am, in Gage Hall
December 28 Gage Hall Lay Service
A Worship Committee Service
Sunday Forums at 10 am, Larisey Room, Gage Hall
November 23 Election ‘08
Bill Moore
November 30 No Forum
December 7 Life after UCC
Jacqueline will discuss what she has been doing including translating her father's papers and turning them into a book.
The Rev. Jacqueline Collins, Minister Emerita
December 14 The Middle East Revisited
John always has new insights into what is going on in the Middle East and what to expect.
Professor John Creed, College of Charleston
December 21 Social Justice Programs
They will discuss these important outreach programs which give the UCC a presence in the community.
Bill & Laura Morris
December 28 No Forum
Childcare is provided in the Annex during Services and Forums.