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, this winter singing and learning about some of our favorite hymns. 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).

Video REmote Interpreting Request Form


UPCOMING SERVICES AND LECTIONARY

TIME AFTER EPIPHANY

15 FEBRUARY 2026 (TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD)

Today’s festival is a bridge between the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany cycle that comes to a close today and the Lent-Easter cycle that begins in several days. On a high mountain Jesus is revealed as God’s beloved Son, echoing the words at his baptism. This vision of glory sustains us as Jesus faces his impending death in Jerusalem. We turn this week to Ash Wednesday and our yearly baptismal journey from Lent to Easter. Some churches put aside the alleluia at the conclusion of today’s liturgy. This word of joy will be omitted during the penitential season of Lent and will be sung again at Easter.

LENT

18 FEBRUARY 2026 (ASH WEDNESDAY)

22 FEBRUARY 2026 (FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT)


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

We are an inclusive community, sharing Christ on campus and in the city. Welcome!