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 + 4.00 PM Evening Prayer. All are invited to join us for this casual service featuring scripture, song, prayer, reflection, and Holy Communion before our community meal, Feast Incarnate.
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
EASTER
24 MAY 2026 (DAY OF PENTECOST & PRIDE ON THE PLAZA)
Join University Lutheran and our neighbors The Christian Association at the University of Pennsylvania, Open Door at Drexel, Tabernacle United Church, and Whosoever Metropolitan Community Church as we celebrate Pentecost and kick off Pride month together. Worship will be outside on Innovation Plaza in front of the church (weather permitting) and streamed on Zoom or via YouTube Live. You also can call in by dialing 1-646-876-9923 and using Meeting ID: 923 3214 906.
The worship service will be followed by a potluck picnic. All are invited to bring a dish to share.
Acts 2:1-21 or Numbers 11:24-30; 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 or Acts 2:1-21; John 20:19-23 or John 7:37-39
Pentecost, Peter Minchell, c. 1972-1976 (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
TIME AFTER PENTECOST
31 MAY 2026 (THE HOLY TRINITY)
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 906.
The Blessed Trinity, Artist/maker unknown, c. 1852-1858 (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
SEASONS OF THE CHURCH YEAR
Advent: Nov. 27, 2025 – Dec. 23, 2025
Christmas: Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 6, 2026
Time after Epiphany: Jan. 6 – Feb. 17, 2026
Lent: February 18 – Apr. 1, 2026
The Three Days: Apr. 2 – Apr. 4, 2026
Easter: Apr. 5 – May 24, 2026
Time after Pentecost: May 25 – Nov. 25, 2026