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. All are invited to join us for Evening Prayer. Our theme is Lent: Love Outpoured. All are invited to join us for this casual service featuring scripture, song, prayer, reflection, and Holy Communion before our community meal, Feast Incarnate.
Thursdays + 6.00 PM. Join us during Lent (February 26, March 5, 12, 19, and 26) on Zoom to pray Holden Evening Prayer together and dive deeper into one of Sunday's texts through the practice of Visio Divina.
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
LENT
1 MARCH 2026 (SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT)
During Lent we journey with all those around the world who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil. In today’s gospel Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born of water and Spirit. At the font we are a given a new birth as children of God. As God made a covenant with Abraham, in baptism God promises to raise us up with Christ to new life. From worship we are sent forth to proclaim God’s love for all the world.
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: What Wondrous Love Is This ELW 666 | Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth ELW 735 | Now Is the Time of Grace ACS 918 | When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ELW 803 | Blessed Assurance ELW 638
Study for Christ and Nicodemus on a Rooftop, Henry Ossawa Tanner, ca. 1923 (Smithsonian American Art Museum)
8 MARCH 2026 (THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT)
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 and the Woman of Samaria, Artist/maker unknown, c. 1750-1760 (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