Frequently Asked Questions

What to Expect on Your First Visit

• What is the dress code?

  • Dress is casual. Jeans and a casual shirt are fine. Some people dress more formally, so you can too, if you want. Summers, you quite often find shorts.

• What should the kids wear?

  • Something they can play in.

Parking

• There is plenty of parking.

Prior to the Service

• Although our service does not start until 10:30, people begin arriving as early as 10:00. As you enter our building, you will be met by a Greeter who hands out the Order of Service and greets new visitors. There is a table with several pamphlets and other reading materials. We encourage visitors to stop at the welcome table to get a name tag.

The Service

• Our service starts promptly at 10:30 with the ringing of the bell, usually by one or more of the children. The service begins with the lighting of a chalice, the primary symbol of Unitarian Universalism and a reading. Our service is conducted by either a lay-person from the Fellowship or a guest speaker or minister.  We Sing Out the Children as they leave for Children's Religious Exploration.
• In order to help members and friends recognize and welcome our visitors, each week as part of our welcome, we set aside time during the service for visitors to stand and introduce themselves as they feel comfortable.
• Before the sermon, we have sharing of Joys and Concerns. Other parts of our service may include: hymns, music, readings, offering, the sermon, story for all ages.
• After the sermon, there is time set aside for Community Dialogue.
• Immediately after the service, the service ends we gather for coffee. Visitors are welcome. On the first Sunday of each month, we bring a dish to share for potluck.

Other Questions You Might Have?

• Does HUU hold services during the Summer?
  • Services begin at 10:30 AM EVERY Sunday except when cancelled. A notice is posted on the front page of our site if a service is cancelled.
• Do I have to be a member to participate in activities or join committees?
  • No. You must be a Member to serve on our Board or be a committee chair.
• If you have other questions, please feel free to contact us and we'll try an answer them. Or stop by any Sunday morning and attend one of our services.