WORSHIP
Sundays at 11:30 am
What to Expect at a UUCF Worship Service
Sunday services start at 11:30 am and are a blend of traditional and contemporary worship practices and routines. Spoken word, music, meditation, and silent reflection are woven into the tapestry of our Sunday worship services.
We gather together in spiritual community because we need constant reminders of what matters most in life. In a world of heartbreak and dehumanization, our congregations and communities call us to our better selves. We learn to live with more wisdom, more connection, and more compassion.
Our Worship Services are weekly reflections that weave together our own thoughts and experiences with music, beauty, poetry, and words that both comfort and challenge.
Our programs for all ages inspire us, and awaken us to our capacities to make a difference in our own lives and in the world.
We are inspired not just by religious sources but by the people with whom we journey: the diverse and spirited Unitarian Universalists.“Our faith is not interested in saving your soul. We’re here to help you unfold the awesome soul you already have.” —Andrea Lerner
A Typical Sunday at UU Fullerton
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Words of welcome
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Lighting a flaming chalice, the symbol of our faith
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A multi-generational segment where the children come to the front of the sanctuary before going to their classes. We call this "time for all ages”
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Music, both instrumental and vocal and in a variety of styles
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A time for lifting up the joys and sorrows of the congregation
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A meditation or prayer
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Readings — ancient or contemporary
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A sermon
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An offering for the congregation or for justice work in the community
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From time to time, worships incorporate holiday celebrations, multi-generational plays and pageants, longer musical performances, child dedications, and milestone or coming-of-age ceremonies. We offer childcare and learning programs for children and youth during the Sunday service. Dress is casual.
Ways to Worship with Us
CALL IN
You can phone in to hear the service by calling 1-669-900-6833 five minutes before the service. The Meeting ID is: 714 871 7150; no passcode is required. No Zoom or Facebook account needed.
Milestones
Unitarian Universalist rites of passage—such as child dedications, weddings, and memorial services-are deeply personal and meaningful ceremonies that celebrate life’s transitions and milestones. Rooted in values of love, compassion, and respect for individual beliefs, these traditions honor the unique journeys of individuals and communities.
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Child dedications welcome new life into a supportive community, weddings celebrate the union of partners in commitment, and memorial services offer space for reflection, mourning, and the celebration of a loved one’s life. These rites are flexible and inclusive, allowing for diverse spiritual practices while emphasizing shared human experience.
MUSIC
UUCF offers a vibrant musical ministry to our members and friends. Our Sunday services feature a combination of our vocal choir, chime choirs, congregant talent, and outside guests. Guests are welcome to participate in all of our musical activities!