Mission. The life and well-being of the congregation grow and are renewed by what happens in worship services every Sunday. The overall purpose of the Worship Committee is to work with our minister in offering worship that invites everyone towards lives of wholeness, service, and joy.
Responsibilities. The Committee assists our minister for weekly Sunday worship. This requires arranging for Worship Assistants from our congregation. They receive public-speaking guidance, which communicates that we care enough about what we are doing to do it well. Committee Members may also support the services in the areas of music selection, sound system setup, layout of the worship space, communication, arrangements, and soliciting feedback from the congregation regarding the worship experience.
Furthermore, the Worship Committee plans services: one Sunday per month during the church year and approximately ten services during the summer. This planning typically involves arranging for guest speakers, visiting ministers, or service leaders from our own congregation.
A representative from the Worship Committee also coordinates the monthly “Fellowship Fridays” alternative worship service, which offers an informal and intimate worship experience for congregants of all ages and abilities. Held on the third Friday of every month, the evening begins with a potluck dinner followed by a brief lay-led service in Hope Chapel that is intentionally inclusive, participatory, and experiential. These services are led by groups or individuals within the congregation who are interested in creating a dynamic multi-generational worship experience.
Our Inspiration. The Worship Committee and Worship Assistants are part of the innovation and tradition at First Unitarian Church of St. Louis that is a living, vibrant expression of Unitarian Universalism.
The Worship Committee meets monthly. Curious about becoming a Worship Assistant or joining the Worship Committee? Contact the church administrator at: (email hidden; JavaScript is required)