Visitors and Newcomers are always welcome at WUU and we invite you to join us for Sunday Services. You will find a warm and friendly congregation. People of all races, backgrounds, political orientation, walks of life, gender, and sexual preference are embraced at WUU. In our nurturing environment, each of us seeks personal growth and mutual understanding through worship, study and community activities. When you visit, please sign the guest register on the Welcome Table and pick up some pamphlets about Unitarian Universalism. If you have any questions please speak to the Greeter or one of our co-ministers, Jennifer Ryu and Preston Moore. If you would like, we will make you a nametag and add you to our mailing list.

Join us for Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. (10 a.m. in summer). Please stay after the service for coffee, refreshments, and conversation. Dress is casual and children are welcome. Nursery service is provided.

Some Questions People Ask Before Visiting WUU:

What's the worship service like? 

Our services draw from many traditions and sources. Worship services may include stories, scripture, poetry, proverbs, and other readings that reflect the rich heritage of human spirituality. Musical contributions from the choir, and other talented musicians from the congregation and the community, form an important part of our service.

While our service may vary a bit from week to week, there are some common elements. There is a welcome and greeting. Lighting of the flaming chalice (symbol of Unitarian Universalism) is followed by singing of a hymn. Words for all ages follow. Children usually attend the first part of the service and then go to classes.

One of our ministers will share joys, sorrows, or concerns of the congregation. There will be readings, a time of meditation and a musical selection, followed by the sermon, another hymn, and the offering. We close by extinguishing the chalice and standing (in body or spirit) and joining hands as the closing words are offered.

With what denomination is WUU affiliated?

We are part of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA), headquartered in Boston, MA. The UUA was formed in 1961 through the consolidation of two faith traditions, the Universalist Church of America, organized in 1793, and the American Unitarian Association, organized in 1825. Today the UUA is a religious family of more than 1,000 congregations that support each other and bring to the world a theology of tolerance, interdependence and compassion.

What do "UUs" believe? 

UUA has a whole web-page on that!

What is the mission of WUU?

The mission of the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists is to serve:

• Our Members and Friends by providing a welcoming, inclusive community to explore and encourage personal spiritual growth;
• Greater Williamsburg by promoting religious, racial and social harmony; 
• Liberal Religion by embodying Unitarian Universalist values within our congregation and in society at large;
• The Global Community by participating in transformative action to achieve a sustainable and humane world.

How do I get to WUU?

We are located at 3051 Ironbound Road. For directions and a map, click on location.

Should I bring my children? 

Bring Your Children!  WUU offers nationally recognized Lifespan Faith Development Programs. Children attend the first part of the Worship Service with their parents, and then go to their classes. The Nursery is usually open from 10:45 to 12:00.

Interested in Membership?

For more information about WUU, just click on Membership. Before joining WUU we ask that you join our ministers and members of our congregation for "A Chosen Faith, an Introduction to Unitarian Universalism at Williamsburg UU".

Interested in getting a Newsletter or more information?

Click here for the next few newsletters to be sent to you electronically. For more information please contact the WUU office at office@wuu.org or 220-6830.