Throughout the year, certain Sunday worship services have particular meanings and formats. These special Sundays have become cherished traditions here on Fern Street.
Homecoming Sunday Celebration and Water Communion
Our church year begins with Homecoming Sunday. Meet and greet old and new friends and get the year off to an exciting start! Enjoy the sounds of The Universalist Church Choir at either of the two Sunday services. It is also time for the children to join or rejoin their Church School classes. Remember to bring a small sample of water from your summer travels for a uniquely Unitarian Universalist ritual. Join us afterward for a special Fellowship Hour.
High Holy Days
The High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are marked on one Sunday at both 9 and 11 AM.
World Wide Communion Sunday
A global interfaith event marking our universal commitment to world peace.
Winter Holiday Services
The Sunday before Christmas, 9 & 11 AM
Christmas Eve Services
Join us for carols and candlelight as we welcome the spirit of Christmas.
4:30 PM Christmas Pageant with Children's and Youth Choirs
7:00 PM Soloists and Instrumental music
9:00 PM Universalist Church Choir
Universalist Passover Seder
Our third/fourth grade classes lead this annual event. The children tell, from a Unitarian Universalist perspective, the story of the Exodus of the Jewish people from their bondage by the Pharaoh in Egypt. All are welcome to share the ritual meal with the class, their teachers, and their families.
Music Sundays
Entire services dedicated to music featuring our church ensembles as well as area musicians. One in scheduled in the late Fall (Dec. 4) and another is scheduled in the Spring (May 6).
Maundy Thursday
During this Service of Communion on the Thursday before Easter, names of those we have lost, whether recently or long ago, will be read.
Easter Sunday
Powerful themes of renewal of faith and resurrection of love lend weight and gladness to our Easter worship traditions. The Universalist Choir, Bell Choir and the Children's Choir perform at 9 & 11 AM.
Youth Sunday
This is an annual worship service led by members of our Senior High Youth Group. Mar. 18
Children's Sunday & Carousel Event
This is an annual worship service led by the children of the Church School. The Children's Choir performs at both services. A trip to the Bushnell Park Carousel follows the service. May 20
Celebration Sunday
Come and celebrate the church year. New members will be recognized and honored by the congregation, as will seniors graduating from high school. The Universalist Church Choir and Hall High School's Choraliers will both perform. Join us afterwards for a special Fellowship Hour. Second Sunday in June, 10 AM