What to Expect Sunday Morning
Sunday morning service is at 10:30 am, although many people start arriving around 10 to grab a free cup of coffee in our kitchen and chat with old and new friends, or sit in the sanctuary and meditate. Dress is casual- lots of people wear jeans, some wear slacks and sweaters, a handful wear dresses or suits. You can sit anywhere in the sanctuary, no seats are assigned.
The service begins with the gentle ringing of a singing bowl, and continues on with song, talking, and silence. Words to hymns and responsive readings are projected in large type on the front wall. About one third of the way through the service children depart to their Sunday school classes. Once a month we share a multigenerational service, during which the children stay in the sanctuary for the whole service. At the end of the service most people join hands to sing a closing song, but if you would prefer not to join hands, that is fine too.
After the service we move to the back of the sanctuary for coffee, snacks, and conversation. In the back corner, opposite the coffee service, is a welcome table, staffed by friendly folks who can tell you all about the congregation. Stop by and say hi! The minister is also excited to meet newcomers during coffee hour, and answer any question about the church and Unitarian Universalism.
Parking
On Sunday morning people park in our parking lot, or if it is full (it often fills up by 10:20), there is a lot of free, residential parking on the streets around the church. There are two visitors-only spots in the front row of parking spots, to the right when you pull in, marked with a green sign. We have a bike rack to the left of the front doors. We are accessible by several busses.
Accessibility
The parking spaces closest to the entrance to the main building are designated handicapped accessible. Our main building is all one story, quite wheelchair and walker friendly, with no stairs and accessible restrooms. The sanctuary is in the main building. Religious Education is held in our Chrysalis Building, which is accessed via steep stairs or an outdoor ramp on the left side. The kitchen and classrooms in the Chrysalis are accessible, although the restrooms are not.
Assisted hearing devices are available every Sunday. When you enter the building a greater will meet you- they can also get you an assisted hearing device.
Restrooms in the main building are marked male or female. If you identify as transgender and are uncomfortable with those options, please use the single-use restrooms in the Chrysalis building. We are sorry we don’t have a better option for transgender folks- we are working on it!
If you have chemical sensitivities or fragrance allergies you will be happy to know that we are do not use toxic or fragrant cleaning products. We do ask that congregants refrain from wearing fragrance, but of course we cannot guarantee that they will abide.
Any Questions? Want to Know More?
Contact our minister, the Reverend Kate Landis. She would love to meet up for a chat. 206-363-7994, or minister@shorelineu.org
The service begins with the gentle ringing of a singing bowl, and continues on with song, talking, and silence. Words to hymns and responsive readings are projected in large type on the front wall. About one third of the way through the service children depart to their Sunday school classes. Once a month we share a multigenerational service, during which the children stay in the sanctuary for the whole service. At the end of the service most people join hands to sing a closing song, but if you would prefer not to join hands, that is fine too.
After the service we move to the back of the sanctuary for coffee, snacks, and conversation. In the back corner, opposite the coffee service, is a welcome table, staffed by friendly folks who can tell you all about the congregation. Stop by and say hi! The minister is also excited to meet newcomers during coffee hour, and answer any question about the church and Unitarian Universalism.
Parking
On Sunday morning people park in our parking lot, or if it is full (it often fills up by 10:20), there is a lot of free, residential parking on the streets around the church. There are two visitors-only spots in the front row of parking spots, to the right when you pull in, marked with a green sign. We have a bike rack to the left of the front doors. We are accessible by several busses.
Accessibility
The parking spaces closest to the entrance to the main building are designated handicapped accessible. Our main building is all one story, quite wheelchair and walker friendly, with no stairs and accessible restrooms. The sanctuary is in the main building. Religious Education is held in our Chrysalis Building, which is accessed via steep stairs or an outdoor ramp on the left side. The kitchen and classrooms in the Chrysalis are accessible, although the restrooms are not.
Assisted hearing devices are available every Sunday. When you enter the building a greater will meet you- they can also get you an assisted hearing device.
Restrooms in the main building are marked male or female. If you identify as transgender and are uncomfortable with those options, please use the single-use restrooms in the Chrysalis building. We are sorry we don’t have a better option for transgender folks- we are working on it!
If you have chemical sensitivities or fragrance allergies you will be happy to know that we are do not use toxic or fragrant cleaning products. We do ask that congregants refrain from wearing fragrance, but of course we cannot guarantee that they will abide.
Any Questions? Want to Know More?
Contact our minister, the Reverend Kate Landis. She would love to meet up for a chat. 206-363-7994, or minister@shorelineu.org