What to Expect When Visiting Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Danbury

What goes on during worship services?
Chalice lighting, welcome and announcements, story for all ages, sharing of personal joys and concerns, singing of hymns, a sermon, a money collection, and a closing.

How does the church year work?
With rare exceptions, there are two services at 9 and 11 a.m. from the Sunday after Labor Day through the second Sunday in June. From the third Sunday in June through Labor Day, there is one service at 10 a.m. Our minister usually preaches all but one Sunday a month from September thorugh May; she also preaches twice in June and in August. Other services during the year are conducted by lay members of the congregation or by guests.

Are bisexual, gay and lesbian, and transgendered people welcome in this congregation?
Yes, we are a welcoming congregation.

What should I and my children wear to this church?
Wear clothes that feel comfortable. We have no required form of dress.

Is there childcare?
Childcare for children under three is provided in our nursery during both services, and older children attend religious education classes during the 9 a.m. service during the regular church year.

Is there Sunday school?
During the regular chruch year, there are religious education classes for children aged four through middle school during the 9 a.m. service. The high school youth group generally meets on Sunday afternoons. For the last half of May and all of June, there are Children's Chapels, and during the summer there are activities for children.

If my child doesn't separate well, can my child stay with me?
Yes, if the presence of your child does not disturb the service.