People-centered | Custom Tailored
UUCL members celebrate various Rites of Passage as Unitarian Universalists. What people often notice about our rites of passage, is that they are people-centered and custom tailored to the uniqueness of the people involved.
As we focus on the “here and now,” so, too, our rites of passage begin with what is before us: the joys of new life, the possibilities of growing up, celebrating love, mourning what is loss, and all the moments in between that make up our daily lives.
Our rituals lift up, understanding, as Sophia Lyon Fahs once said, that “The religious way is the deep way, the way that sees what physical eyes alone fail to see, the intangibles of the heart of every phenomenon. The religious way is the way that touches universal relationships; that goes high, wide and deep, that expands the feelings of kinship.” If you have any questions about Rites of Passage at UUCL, please contact the Minister to learn more.
Child Dedication and Naming Ceremonies celebrate new life in community! Unitarian Universalists often say that, “each night a child is born is a holy night.” These services affirm that saying and commit the child’s family and faith community to their nurture and care.
Coming of Age is a UU program for high school youth that teaches them to explore their own spiritual journey and share their current beliefs with those around them. The year ends with a Unitarian Universalist heritage trip to Boston where they visit historic Unitarian Universalist sites. Upon returning, they share their beliefs, called “Credo Statements,” with the congregation, during a Sunday service.
Weddings at UUCL are inclusive, diverse, and celebrate the new journey a couple is embarking upon. They can be formal, casual, or a mix of the two, and are customized to meet the needs of the couple. We affirm all couples regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
Memorials at UUCL honor our dead by offering services that center on who the person was and how they remain with us still. These person-centered services include multiple voices, reflective music, and creative ideas that encapsulate the character, life, and accomplishments of those we remember. The Memorial Garden of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington was established to honor those in the congregation who have passed away. Congregation members may be honored in the Garden, as well as members of the immediate family of any member, or any other appropriate person. The Memorial Garden is a quiet, meditative space. It contains natural areas with native plants as well as more cultivated areas. Initial contacts about the Garden may be made through the Church office.