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 + 6.00 PM. Join University Lutheran for Evening Prayer in-person (masks are optional) immediately following Feast Incarnate. This is a casual, reflective, and interactive service with Holy Communion. Our focus is A Season in Song, inspired by favorite hymns. All are welcome.
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
TIME AFTER PENTECOST
10 NOVEMBER 2024 (TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)
Widows are visible everywhere in today’s readings. Jesus denounces those scribes who pray impressive prayers but devour widows’ houses. He commends the poor widow who in his view gave far more than the major donors. Jesus doesn’t see her simply as an object of compassion or charity. She, like the widow of Zarephath who shares her last bit of food with Elijah, does something of great importance.
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 9063.
Music: As Saints of Old ELW 695 | God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending ELW 678 | Let the Vineyards Be Fruitful ELW 184 | Blessed Assurance ELW 638 | Jesus Shall Reign ELW 434
The Prophet Elijah with the Widow of Zarephath, Jan Pietersz, c. 1604 (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
17 NOVEMBER 2024 (TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)
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 9063.
Prophet Daniel, Ugolino di Nerio, c. 1325 (Philadelphia Museum of Art)
SEASONS OF THE CHURCH YEAR
Advent - Nov. 30, 2023 - Dec. 24, 2023
Christmas - Dec. 24, 2023 - Jan. 6, 2024
Time after Epiphany - Jan. 7, 2024 - Feb. 13, 2024
Lent - Feb. 14, 2024 - Mar. 27, 2024
The Three Days - Mar. 28, 2024 - Mar. 30, 2024
Easter - Mar. 31, 2024 - May 22, 2024
Time after Pentecost - May 23, 2024 - Nov. 27, 2024