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. We gather around the font before Feast Incarnate. All are welcome to join us for this reflective service of scripture, music, and prayer, this season guided by the book The Modern Saints, compiled by Gracie Morbitzer, featuring her incredible icons of each saint.
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
26 JULY 2026 (NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)
As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today’s gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that penetrates and expands, a treasured pearl, a net that gains a great catch. Even as we seek the riches of God’s reign, the great surprise is that God’s grace finds us first!
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.
Music: Gather Us In ELW 532 | Be Thou My Vision ELW 793 | Now the Feast and Celebration ELW 167 | By Your Hand You Feed Your People ELW 469 | The Reign of God, like Farmer’s Field ACS 952
King Solomon, Alexander Archipenko, 1993 (University of Pennsylvania)
2 AUGUST 2026 (TENTH 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 906.
Christ Performing Miracles, Lucien Simon, 1894 (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