What to Expect at Services
Welcome!
Sunday services begin at 10:00am in our Sanctuary and are streamed LIVE online as well. They are also available anytime at www.uucov.org
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Below are frequently asked questions that visitors have about the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice (UUCOV). If you have a question that is not addressed in this list, please feel free to email us or call the church office: 941-485-2105.
1. When and where your your services?
2. Who is welcome to your worship services?
3. What should I expect when I get there?
4. What happens during the worship services?
5.. Where can I learn more about Unitarian Universalism?
1. When and where are your worship services?
Our Sunday services are held at 10:00 am. Please use the map and directions provided on our site to get to our church. We also hold forums and adult RE classes on Sundays. These can be workshops, special guest speakers, or other types of open discussions for both members and visitors alike. You can refer to the calendar and the upcoming worship services for more detail.
2. Who is welcome to your worship services?
At our Sunday services and other congregational activities, we welcome and honor you, whoever you are. As a family that respects and promotes diversity, we believe that expression of individual thought and lifestyle are foundational to our core values. For us it is not about how you look, what you wear, how educated you are, what you do for a living, who you love, or what your resume might say about you – it is about you as the distinct individual you are. We only ask that you honor our principles that speak of love, freedom, equality and justice for all who share life with you on this planet.
3. What should I expect when I get there?
UUCOV has a fully accessible sanctuary and plenty of parking. There are special parking spaces right across from the sanctuary clearly labeled for visitors. There is also overflow parking that is well marked should you arrive a little late. At the lanai, please visit the Welcome Table. There you will be given a name tag and can get information about our congregation and its activities, as well as sign up for regular emails that will keep you informed of all that is happening at UUCOV.
As you walk into the sanctuary, you will find a bustling, friendly, conversational crowd. An usher will provide you a program and will help you get seated if needed. Feel free to introduce yourself to others and don’t be surprised if several people approach you to introduce themselves and say hello.
4. What happens during the worship services?
Although each Sunday experience is different, we have some standard aspects: lighting of the flaming chalice (symbol of our Unitarian Universalist principles), special music, hymns and/or songs, readings, meditation, silence, sermons or other presentation. And we share our joys and sorrows.
5. Where can I learn more about Unitarian Universalism?
There are many places to learn more about Unitarian Universalism just by searching those terms online. Below are links to sites that can get you started.