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 is PAUSED for the next few weeks as work begins in the narthex repairing the roofs. Evening Prayer will resume once accessibility improves between the sanctuary and the narthex. Stay tuned for more information.
Thursdays + 6.00 PM. Advent Vespers will be on Thursdays, December 4, 11, and 18 on Zoom. This year we'll gather again with our siblings from the Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, singing along to Holden Evening Prayer and exploring Advent texts through the meditative practice of visio divina around this year's theme: What do you Fear? Insisting on Hope this Advent.
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
ADVENT
7 DECEMBER 2025 (SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT)
At the heart of our Advent preparation stands John the Baptist, who calls us to repent and make a new beginning. As the darkness increases we turn toward the approaching light of Christ. For Christians he is the root of Jesse, the righteous judge who welcomes all, especially the poor and meek of the earth. We wait with hope for that day when the wolf will dwell with the lamb, and there will be no more hurt or destruction. From the Lord’s table we are sent in the spirit of John the Baptist to proclaim that in Christ the kingdom of God has come near.
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
The Peaceable Kingdom, Edward Hicks, 1826 (Philadelphia Art Museum)
Es ist ein Ros' entsprungen, The Gesualdo Six
14 DECEMBER 2025 (THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT)
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
Saint John the Baptist, Antonio Orsini (Master of the Carminati Coronation), c. 1425 (Philadelphia Art Museum)
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry, Norwich Cathedral Choir
21 DECEMBER 2025 (FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT)
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 90614
Isaiah 7:10-16; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25
24 DECEMBER 2025 (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD / CHRISTMAS EVE)
7.00 PM Worship Service with Candles & Carols
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 90614
Isaiah 9:2-7; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-20
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