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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We are part of the connective tissue that holds the legacy and future of our faith.Reading | By Elandria Williams | January 25, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Bridging, Coming-of-Age, Faith, Generations, Identity, Living Our Faith, Trauma -
When you hear, “We are the liberating force, spirit, light, and love,” what does that conjure in your spirit?Meditation | By Elandria Williams | January 25, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Activism, Power, Solidarity, Worship -
Let us be grateful for the vital force that wakes us and moves us.Reflection | By Melissa Jeter | January 25, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: #BlackLivesMatter, America, Body, Generations, Love, Race/Ethnicity, Worship -
Life doesn't have to be ever-upward in order to be well-lived.Reflection | By Christine Slocum | January 18, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Balance, Contemplation, Culture, Presence, Worship -
Celebrate 100 Years of the Flower Ceremony! The first Flower Ceremony was held in Prague, in June 2023, led by Rev. Norbert Čapek.Leader Resource | By Erika Hewitt | January 17, 2023 | From WorshipLabTagged as: Flower Communion, Unitarianism, Worship Tips -
Change can be uncomfortable. Like any time we learn a new technology, it can take a little while to adjust.Time for All Ages | January 12, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Challenge, Change, Faith, Identity, Living Our Faith, Seven Principles, Unitarian Universalism, Worship -
As sacred beings, we hold the wisdom to know what is best for our own selves.Reflection | By Deborah Weiner | January 11, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Activism, Body, Choice, Reproductive Justice, Self-Care, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, Unitarianism, Women, Worship -
We need places where we can come and find our grounding once again.Opening | By Heather Rion Starr | January 6, 2023 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Balance, Contemplation, Presence, Worship -
I’m proud to belong to a living religious tradition that embraces evolution, both scientifically and spiritually.Reflection | By Tim Atkins | January 4, 2023 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Beginnings, New Year, Spiritual Practice, Worship -
Darkness is as important as light.Opening | By Jo VonRue | December 27, 2022 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Advent, Direct Experience, Imagination, Nature, Winter, Winter Solstice / Yule, Wonder, Worship -
If love is a law, how may I follow it with more faithfulness?Reflection | By Joanna Fontaine Crawford | December 21, 2022 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Arts & Music, Christianity, Conscience, God, Justice, Worship -
One of the Goddess’s best friends was a cardinal—a bright red bird who loved to play with the Goddess and the Sun.Story | By Christina Leone Tracy | December 16, 2022 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Animals, Change, Earth, Earth-Centered, Ending, Faith, Friendship, Goddess, Imagination, Letting Go, Nature, Paganism, Winter Solstice / Yule, Worship -
Every time we open ourselves to one another, we become more human.Reflection | By Tania Y Márquez | December 14, 2022 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Children, Christianity, Community, Generations, Inclusion, International, Race/Ethnicity, Worship -
December seventh, "Eight Candles" (1970). Malvina Reynolds was a 20th century Jewish, Unitarian Universalist, socialist, songwriter, and performer who is best known for her song “Little Boxes.” In 1970 she recorded the Hanukkah Song “Eight Candles.” It has since become a holiday favorite.Image | By Ralph Yeager Roberts | December 11, 2022 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Advent, America, Christmas Eve / Christmas, History, Winter, Winter Solstice / Yule -
Advent encourages us to be present in each moment of waiting.Reflection | By Megan Lloyd Joiner | December 7, 2022 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Advent, Christianity, Contemplation, Patience, Presence, Sacred, Worship -
A song-centered live webinar.December 6, 2022 | From WorshipLabTagged as: Worship Tips -
Queer joy is resistance.Reflection | By cristy cardinal | November 23, 2022 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: #LoveResists, #Pride, 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Activism, Anti-Oppression, Community, Direct Experience, Humanism, Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender/Queer, Pride Sunday, Solidarity, Unitarian Universalism, Worship -
May your kindness abound like hydrogen, which fuels every star.Blessing | By Stacey Elza | November 21, 2022 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Earth, Imagination, Nature, Science, Secular, Worship -
Little changes can snowball into massive impacts.Reflection | By JD Stillwater | November 16, 2022 | From Braver/WiserTagged as: Choice, Gratitude, Imagination, Wonder, Worship -
All that we are, together and individually, is part of the abundance of the universe.Responsive Reading | By Julián Jamaica Soto | November 11, 2022 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Abundance, Canvass/Pledge, Connections, Earth, Earth-Centered, Gratitude, Interdependence, Stewardship, Worship