Typical Worship Service

At UUWaco we respect all religious paths and celebrate the paths that reflect our congregational needs.

​We gather in worship to find meaning and live more deeply. Worship creates connections within, among, and beyond us, calling us to our better selves, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion.

​Unitarian Universalist worship styles vary by congregation, and even within congregations. Some congregations’ worship is contemporary and high tech. Some congregations’ worship is traditional and formal. Some features exuberant music, some includes long periods of silent reflection. UUWaco’s congregation’s worship includes various methods of reflections, music/songs, meditations, and uplifting interactions among attendees. We supplement our service with both technology and traditional practices.

​Elements of a typical Unitarian Universalist Sunday morning worship service include:

• ​Words of welcome

• Lighting a flaming chalice, the symbol of our faith

• A multi-generational segment, such as a “story for all ages”

• Music, both instrumental and vocal and in a variety of styles

• A time for lifting up the joys and concerns of the congregation

• A meditation or prayer

• Readings—ancient or contemporary

• A reflection given by a professional minister, a guest speaker, or a member of the congregation

• An offering, collecting financial donations for the congregation and for justice work in the community.

From time to time, worships incorporate holiday celebrations, multi-generational plays and pageants, longer musical performances, child dedications, and coming-of-age ceremonies. We offer childcare and learning programs for children and youth during the Sunday service.

• Recordings of past services are announced on UU Waco's private Facebook page and available on YouTube.