Chalice and Flame
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Lighting the Chalice on Sunday morning

 

For details about upcoming Sundays, visit our newsletter.
From September to June, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Southern Maryland meets every Sunday at 10:30 for worship services.  In the summer, more informal programs are held.

Our services generally follow a traditional Protestant format with hymns, readings from inspirational texts, and a sermon. At the beginning of our services, we light the chalice, which has been a symbol of Unitarian Universalism since the consolidation of Unitarians and Universalists in 1961. We often have songs from the choir or music from one of the talented musicians in our Fellowship.

Some people like to dress up for church, but jeans and T-shirts are not uncommon. Men often wear slacks and a shirt; many women wear dresses or blouses with skirts or slacks. Some children like to wear their party clothes; others come in shorts and T-shirts. On Easter Sunday, it's a UUFSM tradition to wear festive headgear.

This is the schedule for the regular services held between 9 September 2007 and 1 June 2008.

10:00

Morning Gathering and Preparation. The area is prepared for the service. Everyone is welcome, both to help set up and to visit with friends

10:20

The Nursery opens for children between 0 and 3.

10:30

The Sunday Service begins. Children, youth, and adults gather in the Worship sanctuary.

~10:50

The children go to their Religious Education Classes.

11:30

The Sunday Service ends and children return from RE. Snacks and beverages are available, and those who wish may gather for reflections and discussion on the service.

11:45

The Nursery closes; parents should pick up their children. 

12:15

People start to put things away and tidy up the rooms. 

rayed chalice

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