We gather in worship to find meaning and live more deeply. Worship creates connections within, among, and beyond us, calling us to our better selves, calling us to live with wisdom and compassion.

Unitarian Universalist worship styles vary by congregation. Worship at the UU Fellowship in Chico combines contemporary and traditional elements, is interactive and casual, and strives to make all feel welcome and included.

A typical Unitarian Universalist Sunday morning worship service includes:

• Words of welcome.
• Lighting a flaming chalice, the symbol of our faith.
• A multigenerational segment, such as a “story for all ages.”
• Music, both instrumental and vocal and in a variety of styles.
• A time for lifting up the joys and concerns of the congregation.
• A meditation or prayer.
• Readings—ancient or contemporary.
• A message presented by a professional minister, a guest speaker, and/or a member of the congregation.
• An offering, collecting financial donations for the congregation and for justice work in the community.

From time to time, services incorporate holiday celebrations, child dedications, and coming-of-age ceremonies.

Summertime:

In the summer, members and friends of the congregation moderate discussions on a variety of topics in lieu of a traditional service. We incorporate some of the elements of typical worship, such as having words of welcome, lighting our chalice, and collecting our offering to support justice work in our community.

The moderator introduces their topic with a reading, some thoughts of their own and/or some questions to ponder, and the topic is discussed. New and old members, as well as visitors, often find attending a summer discussion service a great way of learning more about one another.

We follow these simple principles that guide all groups and individuals in how we speak and listen to one another:

We, the members of UUFC, covenant to:

• Open our minds to others
• Speak our truth with love
• Respect one another
• Act with kindness

To find out what the topic is you can look at our home page for the upcoming service.