Worship Schedule & News

Worship Schedule & News
 
Here you will find all the worship related news!
 
Read the Minister's Column, check out the current monthly worship schedule of sermon topics, or learn about the special holiday services, justice theme services, children's services, pagan rituals and other kinds of worship oriented celebrations!
(Were you looking for First Time Visitor info? Sample Sermons? Sample Sacred Texts? Head over to the Worship Services area for more info.)
 
Worship Services for June 2013

Worship Services

11:00am - Sundays in Our Sanctuary

Sunday, June 2 | Vibrant, Inspirational, Transformative, and Committed, Rev. Kathy Schmitz

As 1U wraps up the first program year of its second century of service to Central Florida, let's imagine together what is yet possible!

Sunday, June 9 | Intergenerational Flower Communion, Rev. Kathy Schmitz

Everyone is invited to bring a flower from garden, shop, or meadow, to create a bountiful and beautiful bouquet at the front of sanctuary. The diversity of flowers represents the many unique gifts we bring to our community. Each person will leave with a flower different from the one they brought as a symbol of the many gifts we receive.

The morning will include a Child Dedication Ceremony. Please let Rev. Kathy know if you would like your child to be included.

The choir will perform.

Sunday, June 16 | God Laughs, Christine Haskins

An exploration of the value of humor in our spiritual lives. 

Sunday, June 23 | Summer Solstice, Mystic Grove

Join our Pagan group, Mystic Grove, as they celebrate the beginning of a new season and the longest day of the year.

Sunday, June 30 | What's Up, UU?, Rev. Kathy Schmitz

Rev. Kathy will have just returned from the General Assembly, the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, this year in Louisville, KY. Today's worship will be inspired by her time spent gathering with thousands of UU from around the country and around the world.
 
Worship Services

Worship Services

9:30am & 11:00am - Sundays in Our Sanctuary

Sunday, May 5 | 9:30am & 11:00am | A Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood, Rev. Kathy Schmitz

This morning we wrap up our monthly series on neighbors with a little inspiration from a local purveyor of simple truths.

The choir will perform.

Sunday, May 12 | 9:30am & 11:00am | Fork in the Road, Dave Shine, Worship Associate

Sometimes our choices are simple. But sometimes we need to make a decision where, once we start down a path, there is no turning back.

Sunday, May 19 | 11:00am Only | Children's Religious Education Sunday

This morning, the children and adults in the Children's Religious Education Program lead our worship and they conclude the program year.

Our Share the Plate partner this morning is the New Image Youth Center in Parramore.

NOTE: We move to our summer schedule this morning with a single service at 11:00 am. The children will be rehearsing in the Sanctuary prior to the service.

Sunday, May 26 | 11:00am Only | American Civil Religion, Rev. Kathy Schmitz

If there exists an "America Civil Religion," then Memorial Day is surely one of its holidays. Is there "something" uniquely American that transcends the diversity of our pluralistic nation?

The choir will perform.
 
Sunday Schedule for Summer 2013

Sunday Schedule for Summer 2013

As of Sunday, May 19, First Unitarian Church is on its summer schedule. 

For the summer of 2013, Sunday mornings consist of a single worship service at 11:00 am.  

Adult Education takes place at 9:30 am with Nursery and activities for older children available throughout the morning.  

Here are the summer schedule details:

9:15 am – 12:15 pm   Toddler Nursery Open for ages 1-4* 
  
 9:30 – 10 30 amAdult Religious Exploration in the Library
Open Classroom** Session I (children may be dropped off starting at 9:20 am)
  
 11:00 am – NoonWorship in the Sanctuary (children may leave after Word for All Ages)
 11:15 am – NoonOpen Classroom** Session II
  
 NoonSocial Hour
  

*The Nursery is in Room 5 of the Enrichment Center.
 
**Open Classroom is an activity-based program for children 5 to 13. It takes place in the Assembly Room of the Enrichment Center. Please pick children up from Open Classroom immediately following class or worship.


 
This schedule will run from May 19 through September 8 with the following exceptions:

May 19                     No Open Classroom
Children’s Religious Education Service at 11 with rehearsal at 9:30 
  
 June 9Open Classroom Session I only.
11:00 service is intergenerational Flower Communion.
This service is followed by an All-Church Pot Luck Luncheon. No bazaar.
  
 Sept 8Open Classroom Session I only.
11:00 service is intergenerational Water Ceremony.
This service is followed by an All-Church Pot Luck Luncheon. No bazaar.

We do not expect any exceptions to the Nursery Schedule. 

Beginning September 15, we will return to a 2 service schedule. At this point, no changes to this years’ schedule are planned, but we will be accessing and make a final determination by the end of June.

Please contact Rev. Kathy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with any questions or concerns. 

 
 
Minister's Blog

Minister's Blog

Rev. Kathy's blog, called "Growing in Place," can be found at growinginplace.wordpress.com. Her email signature, the weekly email, and the website all have links to it. In addition, you can "subscribe" to it so that you are automatically notified when it is updated. Look for direct links to congregation-related posts in the weekly email update.

 
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