Services start at 10:00 except for during the summer months (June-August) when they start at 9:30. The morning's greeter will meet you at the door, offer you a nametag and answer any questions you may have. We'll ask you to fill out a Visitor's Card so we can get to know you better. A paper copy of our newsletter, The Point, is available for you to take home. We also have brochures about Unitarian Universalism in the pamphlet rack in the rear vestibule which we encourage you to take home.

The nursery provides childcare for infants and toddlers up to age four, September through June. Children may stay with their parents during the service if they are uncomfortable in the nursery setting; conversely, parents are welcome to stay with their child in the nursery until their child is acclimated. We ask that children are registered the first time they visit; forms are available in the nursery or can be downloaded from the website.

Religious education classes are available for children ages 5-18. Children who participate in religious education classes begin the hour in the sanctuary with their parents/guardians where they participate in the beginning of the service. After the Story for All Ages children are directed to their religious education classes.

Our services last about an hour and typically include music, readings, and a sermon. After the service, plan to join us for coffee hour. This is an opportunity to meet and talk informally with us and get to know us a little better.

How should I dress? 

You are welcome to come in whatever makes you comfortable. You'll find most people wearing casual attire -- everything from typical "Friday casual" wear to jeans and T-shirts. Children are OK in sneakers and jeans or any play clothes as they will probably spend part of the Religious Education class working with paste, glue, paint or crayons. In nice weather, the children sometimes go outdoors.

Will I be welcome? 

We welcome all people and celebrate diversity. We know that individuals and families come in all configurations and from all socio-economic classes. We welcome people from diverse cultural backgrounds/ethnicity as well as folks from varied religious and non-religious traditions and denominations. All have a voice in our church. All bring wisdom and authenticity to the table.

We have been a Welcoming Congregation since 1996, among the first in the North East District (NED); we strive to be inclusive and expressive of the concerns of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender persons at every level of congregational life —in worship, in programs, and in social occasions, welcoming not only their presence but the unique gifts and particularities of their lives.

Are there programs for adults in addition to Sunday Services? 

Yes. Several groups of adults are part of dinner-discussion groups called UUDD’s (Universalist Unitarian Dinner Discussion) and they meet once monthly for a pot luck dinner in each another’s homes to discuss topics of interest to them.

Other adults meet weekly at the church to participate in Spirituality Discussion Groups; theirs is an informal give and take of ideas and opinions about interests and concerns in their daily lives. Some meet during the day and others in the evening.

There are Meditation groups and Qigong whose goals to align breath, physical activity and awareness for mental, spiritual and physical health are addressed weekly.

SOFIA stands for “Strengthening Our Faith In Action.” and their  goal is to turn the spiritual energy of the church into tangible benefit for the community. 

A Knitting and Craft Group knits for recreation; seasonally, they make jewelry which is sold at our annual Christmas Fair. 

The Woman's Group meets on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. They meet to talk about what is important in their lives. Membership is open and everyone is welcome.

We have an active Green Sanctuary/Sustainability Committee which works on ways to make the church “greener”; additionally, we strive to educate the community at large about environmental issues.

Our Welcoming Congregation addresses issues of importance to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/trangender (GLBT) community and their friends and families.

Our 20 year old Evening Sandwich Program concerns itself with feeding the area’s poor; volunteers within this program plan and prepare meals and help with the upkeep of the kitchen area and pantry as well as help with the picking up of foods from local and governmental agencies. Volunteers come from all walks of life - college students and students from area junior and senior high schools, service groups representatives as well as retired folks who wish to give back to the community. Significantly, other church groups work on designated evenings as part of their social justice ministries.

Our annual summer Yard Sale chair is always on the lookout for new people to take part in this hugely popular fundraiser. Similarly, the Fundraising Committee is always looking for new members.

Lastly, any of the other committees --- Archives, Worship, Pledge Drive, Hospitality, Property & Grounds or Religious Education are always appreciative of volunteers even if it is for a one-time or seasonal project.

Each of these groups welcomes the input and energy of new members. We would love to get your call or email! See the list of committees in the sidebar for more information.

Is your church accessible to people in wheelchairs? 

There is a ramp on the side entrance of the building which leads to the church proper. Several parking spaces are designated for handicap use. There is presently no wheelchair accessibility to a bathroom, however, nor to Averill Parlors in the church basement.

What other accessibility issues have you addressed? 

We have an assisted listening system.

How do I become a member? 

You don't have to be a member to attend worship. We have new member orientation meetings where you will meet with the minister and other church members. Once you have decided you want to join, you will sign the membership book at a Sunday morning “service of welcome” during the church year.

How can I find out more about the Church? 

Email adassist@uuc-wtvl.org or call the church office at (207)873-4006

How do I find you? 

Easy! Click here for directions to the church