Sunday Services

(Services in person and on zoom from 11am to 12:30pm)

• Helpful Links
• Order of Service for this week
• Zoom link (on Sundays at 11am)
• Sunday Events on Facebook
• Past Services on Youtube
• What is a UU

Welcome

We are a friendly bee hive. We love to chat and share together during service. We meet every Sunday at 11am. We have a different speaker each week with a variety of both spiritual and secular topics (see what’s upcoming on Facebook). Everyone is welcome. Whoever you are, Whoever you love, however you are coming to service, physically, emotionally, or spiritually; all of you is welcome at UUCB. You are welcome to grow with us in community.

“Bee” Yourself

We don’t know all the answers, but UU’s love questions, so bring yours and “bee” curious. Unitarian Universalism is a multi-faith tradition and because of this we understand each of us will have a different understanding of the word “Church”. Whether you call us your “Church”, your “Congregation”, your “Community” or just your friends, you are welcome.

Accessibility

Services are broadcast both on zoom and in person starting at 11am. We typically end around 12:15 or 12:30. There is no “dress code”, so dress as comfortably or as fashionably as you like. It is OK if you arrive later or leave early. Services are primarily in English, but our order of service and some slides can be viewed in both English and Spanish. We encourage participation in our services, and congregants may share in the language of their choosing.

People are welcome to move as needed during service, and we offer visual slides and mics to better see and hear portions of the service. Seating can be moved to accommodate wheelchairs and strollers (spaces are also left open at ends of rows to accommodate). Large accessible bathrooms are located in the front entrance hallway, and additional bathrooms are next to the kitchen by our social hall.  They are all gender / family restrooms.  The changing table is in the front entryway bathroom closest to the social hall. Please let us know if there are other ways we can make our service more accommodating and inclusive.

All Ages

There is not currently childcare during service, but we have an interactive play area at the back of the sanctuary for all ages to play, draw and engage in during service. Children may also use our back and playground areas under parental supervision. If there is interest, we would love to expand our Religious Education for kids and teens in the future. We ask at this time that parents supervise and remain engaged with their children during service, if there are ways we can help to accomodate families on their spiritual journeys we would love to collaborate, learn and grow together as a congregation to meet those needs.

What to Expect

We begin with announcements, greetings land acknowledgement and a chalice lighting. We sing and share readings throughout service related to that Sunday’s topic.

As a small congregation, we can take the time to share with and support one another. The first half of our service is our sharing time and this, along with our opening readings, typically takes about 30 minutes total.

Sharing Time

There are two interactive segments. The first is our Creative Corner where we share anything that has inspired us this week, and then we have a moment of reflection and time to share our personal joys and concerns. During our joys and concerns, we put symbolic stones in a bowl of water. You are not required or pressured to share during these portions, it is voluntary. We understand some days people may need more sharing time or support, and that’s OK. But in general, we ask people who share to be mindful of their sharing time, so we all have the space needed to share with and support one another.

We are a justice minded people, so sometimes sharing may discuss current events or other topics of interest. We may also share social justice statements from the UUA. Sometimes we need a gentle reminder about what it means to share together in covenant. We always seek to frame our conversations in our UU Shared Values, and center inclusive justice, mindful of the diversity of our community and their experiences. In all our sharing time we try to create a balance between creating a space to share and being respectful of those present.

Speakers and Services

The second half of our service (typically around 11 30 to 11 40) is our guest speaker. Sometimes we have community speakers or local clergy, and sometimes we do interactive services to celebrate different holidays throughout the year. These speakers come from many different backgrounds and beliefs, both religious and secular. All of our speakers can be found on our YouTube page. UU’s love a good conversation so we offer an interactive question and answer time after the speaker’s presentation.

Thanks and Fellowship

Services conclude with an offertory (voluntary, there is no financial obligation for attending), singing and the extinguishing of our chalice. After service (around 12:15–12:30) we offer fellowship and snack time.

Check on Facebook, and Small Group and Gatherings Tabs for the latest information on online and in person events.

Past services can be found at our Youtube Page

https://www.youtube.com/@uuofmelbournefl

Our Sunday worship services, held at 11:00 am, reflect the broad scope of our members’ interests, beliefs and commitments.

Sermon topics and regular events can be found on our Facebook Page under the Events Tab. 

All are welcome to attend Service in person or virtually on Zoom at the link here.

Follow along with our order of service.

We have several small group gatherings that are held both virtually and in person. 

See our Facebook page for regular updates. 

We also have a Facebook group to share with each other in fellowship.

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