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. This fall for Evening Prayer we're going to celebrate the Season of Creation, singing the new vespers service from Holden Village called "Bless this Night." All are welcome to join us around the font Tuesdays at 4.00 PM before Feast Incarnate for this reflective service of scripture, song, and prayer.

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 PENTECOST

1 NOVEMBER 2026 (ALL SAINTS DAY)

All Saints celebrates the baptized people of God, living and dead, who are the body of Christ. As November heralds the dying of the landscape in many northern regions, the readings and liturgy call us to remember all who have died in Christ and whose baptism is complete. At the Lord’s table we gather with the faithful of every time and place, trusting that the promises of God will be fulfilled and that all tears will be wiped away in the new Jerusalem.

  • 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: Come, Let Us Join Our Cheerful Songs ELW 847 | For All the Saints ELW 422 | Deep River arr. John Leavitt | Jerusalem, My Happy Home ELW 628 | Give Thanks for Saints ELW 428

  • Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12

  • The Ghent Altarpiece, Hubert & Jan van Eyck, 1432 (Sint-Baafskathedraal Gent)

8 NOVEMBER 2026 (TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)

15 NOVEMBER 2026 (TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)

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!