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. TThis fall at Evening Prayer we will join the worldwide ecumenical movement celebrating the Season of Creation. Join us as we sing and pray together each Tuesday at 4.00 PM before Feast Incarnate. All are welcome!!

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

14 SEPTEMBER 2025 (FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)

The grumbling of the religious leaders in today’s gospel is actually our holy hope: This Jesus welcomes sinners and eats with them. That our God seeks and saves the lost is not only a holy hope, it is our only hope. As the writer of 1 Timothy reminds us, “The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.” Thanks be to God.

SEASONS OF THE CHURCH YEAR

Advent - Dec. 1, 2024 - Dec. 23, 2024

Christmas - Dec. 24, 2024 - Jan. 6, 2025

Time after Epiphany - Jan. 7, 2025 - Mar. 4, 2025

Lent - Mar. 5, 2025 - Apr. 16, 2025

The Three Days - Apr. 17, 2025 - Apr. 19, 2025

Easter - Apr. 20, 2025 - June 8, 2025

Time after Pentecost - June 9, 2025 - Nov. 27, 2025