Unitarian Universalists honor and celebrate a wide range of holidays and occasions over the course of a year. Unlike other faith traditions that use a single lectionary (a collection of scripture readings appointed for a given day or occasion), the topics and themes for Unitarian Universalist worship services are usually chosen independently by worship leaders in congregations. These include unique UU traditions, like the Flower Ceremony, as well as holidays from other faith traditions, such as Christmas or Beltane.
View and download the 2023-24 UUA Worship Calendar (PDF), which includes faith-based and secular holidays that UU congregations often celebrate. The calendar also includes monthly worship themes used in popular theme-based ministry programs. To download or print, follow the link and use the File menu, then select the Landscape layout option.
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Loving sometimes takes all that we have.Responsive Reading | By Patty Willis | March 8, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Courage, Forgiveness, Friendship, Love, Relationships, Worship -
In our lives, people sometimes do us wrong.Responsive Reading | By Patty Willis | March 8, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Connections, Empathy, Forgiveness, Grace, Pain, Solidarity, Worship -
May we prevail in our intentions to make a gift of the world to the next generations.Benediction | By Ma Theresa "Tet" Gustilo Gallardo | March 8, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Worship -
Ultimately it will be the small things that unite us...Poetry | By Jennifer Pratt-Walter | March 7, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Beauty, Compassion, Contemplation, Nature, Unity
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we protest what others cherishPoetry | By Lucas Hergert | March 3, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 5th Principle (Conscience & Democracy), Activism, Conflict, Democracy, Justice
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democracy, today we will love you aliveBenediction | By Lucas Hergert | March 3, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Democracy, Humanism, Justice, Resilience, Secular, Seven Principles -
From this ground, let us sow mercy, justice, and compassion.Chalice Extinguishing | By Melissa Jeter | March 2, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Abundance, Grace, Imagination, Worship
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Let us find ways to accept one another while preserving our hearts.Prayer | By Melissa Jeter | March 1, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Worship -
Soak in the mystery and beauty of the universe.Meditation | By Mary Gear | March 1, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Body, Connections, Gratitude, Imagination, Worship -
12-Step recovery has provided me with perspective, forgiveness, and freedom from shame.Reflection | By Lane-Mairead Campbell | March 1, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Addiction/Recovery, Forgiveness, Grace, Relationships, Transformation, Worship -
There is power in your hands; the power of a kindness that beckons to remake the world.Blessing | By Lucas Hergert | February 28, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Worship -
May we be our descendants’ bravest heroes, keepers of the flame.Blessing | By Vanessa Titang | February 28, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, Grace, Healing, Identity, Worship
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We can use our inner lights to kindle new sparks throughout our lives and in the world.Chalice Extinguishing | By Amanda Alice Uluhan | February 24, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Purpose, Unitarian Universalism, Worship
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Food carries the love, wisdom, and stories of survival of a people.Reflection | By Tania Y Márquez | February 8, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Family, Food, Generations, Identity, Worship -
Love shows up in complicated conversations.Reflection | By Jo VonRue | February 1, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Children, Direct Experience, Love, Poverty, Shame, Worship -
There's an older rhythm calling us to rest.Time for All Ages | By Jamila Batchelder | January 27, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Body, Contemplation, Healing, Peace, Presence, Stress, Worship
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May our spirits be guided by our values.Prayer | By Christin Green | January 27, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: America, Caring, Democracy, Integrity, Justice, Living Our Faith, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, Worship -
The circle of evergreens reminds us that life and love will never end.Ritual | By Rosemary Morrison | January 26, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Advent, Christianity, Hope, Joy, Love, Peace, Spiritual Practice -
If we believe in the promise of our faith, we must continue pushing forward.Reading | By Elandria Williams | January 25, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Challenge, Change, Identity, Living Our Faith, Transformation, Unitarian Universalism -
We are divine bodies of light and darknessAffirmation | By Elandria Williams | January 25, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Courage, Faith, Freedom, Integrity, Justice, Living Our Faith, Seven Principles, Solidarity