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
5 OCTOBER 2025 (SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST)
A little faith goes a long way is Jesus’ point in the gospel. A mustard seed’s-worth of faith has miraculous potential. The patience, tenacity, and endurance required for the life of faith are the blessings received in holy baptism, holy communion, and the word read and proclaimed in this assembly. Anticipate them. Receive them with thanksgiving.
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 9063
Blessing of Pets and Plants for the Feast of Francis of Assisi. All are invited to bring their beloved creature (or an image of their pet or plant) to worship, that they may be blessed.
Music: God Is Here! ELW 526 | O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate ELW 722 | Come Now, You Blessed ACS 1059 | He Comes to Us as One Unknown ELW 737 | All Creatures, Worship God Most High! ELW 835
Keeping the Faith, Albert Webb, n.d.(Smithsonian American Art Museum)
12 OCTOBER 2025 (EIGHTEENTH 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 9063
He Healed the Sick, Henry Ossawa Tanner, ca. 1930 (Smithsonian American Art Museum)
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