WHAT TO EXPECT
New to Community UCC? We’ll greet you at the door and give you a bulletin detailing the order of service, and you’ll get a hymnal as you enter the sanctuary. Large print bulletins are available if you need one.
Sunday Morning
8:00am
We invite you to join us for our contemplative worship service where silence is a guest and a guide. Whether you are experienced at meditation or just getting started, we welcome you to our circle on Zoom or in person. The gathering includes a reading, communal prayer, chants and community prayer, all infused by silence. Come as you are!
9:00am
We gather around tables to discuss the scripture and readings for this Sunday. Like many traditions, we draw from the Revised Common Lectionary but we also include an extra-biblical reading like a poem, excerpts from a book, writing from our own members and other sources. After starting in silence, we read the texts and reflect together. Come as you are!
9:45am
Whether you are a longtime member or a newcomer, we invite you to join us for a time of fellowship between worship services. We offer coffee and monthly we offer light snacks too. All are welcome!
10:30am
We invite you to join us for our worship service with a traditional template of hymns, liturgy, scripture and readings, a choir and more, along with a progressive Christian message and communal prayer. Childcare is offered during this service for children of all abilities and expressions. We gather in person or you can watch it at cucclivestream.com All are welcome! Come as you are!
FAQ
What should I wear?
People wear everything from shorts and jeans to business attire at our services and events. Please wear whatever you’re comfortable in.
Can my children come with me?
Yes! All ages are welcome in all of our services. Because the 9:00 a.m. service has a casual atmosphere, it is accessible for everyone. During the 9:45am fellowship hour, we offer spiritual adventures for multiple age groups with faith stories and crafts. Sunday School is available for young ones during the 10:30 traditional service if that is your preference.
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How do we pray in community?
Sundays one of our pastors leads the congregation in communal prayer. If you would like to make a request send a message to the CUCC Prayer Team prayer@cuccboulder.org.
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Are your building and services accessible to people with disabilities?
Yes! We are making our congregation as accessible as possible, including having a hearing loop in our sanctuary for those wearing hearing aids. We offer large-print bulletins and hymnals for those with vision and hearing limitations.
Our sanctuary has no steps, allowing those with motor difficulties to access it easily. In addition, the seating is easily moveable, so those with mobility issues may sit wherever they are comfortable.
We have a wheelchair available for anyone who needs help getting from their car to the sanctuary. We also have multiple parking spaces set aside to accommodate those individuals with special needs or disabilities. Our bathrooms are wheelchair accessible.
What happens during a Sunday service?
The traditional service at 10:30 a.m. includes announcements, music, readings, prayers, and a sermon. On the first Sunday of every month, we offer communion open to everyone. We offer both bread and gluten-free crackers.
Do I have to sing?
No, but you’re welcome to join in singing hymns. We hand out hymnals when you enter the sanctuary. If you prefer not to use a hymnal, we have a screen at the front of the sanctuary where the words to the hymns are projected.
Will I be asked to introduce myself?
You are welcome to introduce yourself at the beginning of Joys and Concerns, but you don't have to! If you do introduce yourself, our members will greet you by name and introduce themselves after the service.
Will I have to sign anything?
We ask people to sign an attendance sheet when they enter the building to come to a service, and there is also an opportunity for you to provide your contact information or request a permanent name tag.
Do I have to donate money or make a pledge?
During the Offertory portion of the service, we have an offering box in the back of the sanctuary for those who wish to donate. If it is your first time coming to a service, please accept our hospitality freely and let the plate pass you by.
CUCC Behavior and Communications Covenant
Listen first and speak for clarity:
Listen deeply to ourselves and others
Ask questions before making assumptions, even if it makes us uncomfortable
Be persistent in asking for clarity
Be aware of our own biases
Foster relationship:
Tell your own story, listen respectfully to others’ stories
Agree to disagree without being disagreeable
Speak directly and candidly, even when uncomfortable
Hold appropriate confidences when required
Focus on the spirit’s leading:
Work from our hearts
Be attentive to, and curious about, whatever arises in ourselves
Accept having more questions than answers
Create a sanctuary which offers a safe space for each person to participate with
courage as they feel moved
Holding ourselves accountable to the expectations:
Focus on one-on-one conversation
Invite a non-judgmental observer if 1:1 is challenging
Request a meeting with the CPRC (if involving a pastor)
Seek counsel of Conference or Association Minister
Attributes of healthy communication:
Begin face-to-face
No pass-through comments
No anonymous comments
No triangulation
Practice self-monitoring (stop and think)
Rely on healthy communications resources
