Programs and Activities

All events are held at the Fellowship unless otherwise noted.

Worship Services

Services are held each Sunday at 9:30 am. See the newsletter for information about the services.

Choir

SKUUF is fortunate to have a number of people who contribute music to Sunday services. Although we have no paid choir director or accompanist, the choir sings at all but one service a month. We have other members of the Fellowship who contribute instrumental musical talent.
The choir rehearses Wednesday evenings at 7:30 in the sanctuary and at 8:45 on Sunday mornings before the service. We welcome new members. For information, contact the church office.

Religious Education for K - 8th grade

This program runs concurrently with the service. Please see the religious education page for further details.

Adult Religious Education

Adult education programs are a vital part of Starr King Fellowship. They are led by the minister, a committee or an ad hoc group which is formed to share what they have learned from a workshop. The programs can cover local and world issues such as environmental concerns or restorative justice, a charitable group we are supporting, a discussion of a sermon, a Fellowship subject such as long range planning, or any other subject of interest to members. The meetings are often held on Sunday after the service and coffee period but are also held on weekday evenings.

Small Group Ministry

The Small Groups are designed to:

• foster connection and caring with others;
• provide an avenue for personal growth and spiritual development;
• explore important life issues in a comfortable setting and without homework;
• serve our community and the needs of one another.

The Small Group Ministry Program is open to anyone within the Fellowship who might wish to participate. Small Groups generally meet twice a month, with each group deciding on a day and time. There are groups meeting on a weekday afternoon, Sunday afternoon and most weekday evenings. Sessions last about two hours. Contact the Fellowship for more information about the Small Group Ministry or to find out when a new group is starting.

Meditation

An informal group meets for meditation each Monday evening from 4:45 to 5:45. Participants bring their own mats or use available chairs. A combination of silent sitting meditation and walking meditation is utilized. During winter months this is held at a private home. Other times of the year it is held in the sanctuary. All are welcome.

Membership Program

A program for people interested in becoming members is held twice a year - in the fall and, again, in the late winter. The program is approximately 4 hours in length. You will learn about Unitarian Universalism and, in particular, about Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The program is facilitated by the Reverend Sarah Stewart and two members of the fellowship. 

What is Unitarian Unversalism?

Once a month, the Reverend Sarah Stewart will host a question and answer session downstairs, following the Sunday service, to answer questions you may have on Unitarian Universalism. These sessions typically last 30 to 45 minutes. For specific dates, see one of the greeters or the announcements in the Sunday service program notes.

Activities Committee

An Activities Committee plans events throughout the year. These events usually include a spring and fall hike, a day at Newfound Lake, a summer's end picnic, a Halloween Trick and Treat for the young people in the neighborhood, Christmas tree decorating, and a barn dance.

Bridge

A bridge group meets every Thursday from 1 pm until 4:00 pm. Interested players should contact Phil Morse at 764-4358. Phil coordinates the number of players and tables each week.

The Uncommittee

The Uncommittee meets on the first and third Mondays of the month from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. The group meets for conversation while working on small handiwork. Come any time for an hour or the entire two hours. Parents may bring children who are working on a handcraft. There is no signup, agenda or commitment.

Circle Dance

Circle Dance meets at the Fellowship on Friday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 from the fall through the spring. The group meets twice a month during the summer months. The dances derive from a multi-cultural folk dance tradition. Steps are taught at all dance sessions so prior experience is not necessary. Everyone is welcome. It is not necessary to sign up in advance.

Board meetings

The Governing Board meets the second Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. All Board meetings are open except for occasional executive sessions which might be a small part of regular meetings.

Chairs Committee meetings

Committee chairs meet once a month on the third Tuesday of the month from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.