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First Universalist Church of
West Chesterfield
Religion is not something separate
and apart from ordinary life. It is
life – life of every kind viewed from
the standpoint of meaning and
purpose: life lived in the fuller
awareness of its human quality
and spiritual significance.
A. Powell Davies
(Unitarian, minister, social activist)
A. Powell Davies
(Unitarian, minister, social activist)
Special Occasions
Weddings at the First Universalist Church of West
Chesterfield are created by the couple and for the couple.
A wedding at the first Universalist Church may be a good
match for you if you would like a faith based wedding, but
are looking for something without restrictions.
Many people getting married in our church or by our
ministers come from mixed faith backgrounds, want to be
wed on days when their religion of origon does not permit,
or wish to form their own special service with the wording
and structure that is most meaningful to them.
Chesterfield are created by the couple and for the couple.
A wedding at the first Universalist Church may be a good
match for you if you would like a faith based wedding, but
are looking for something without restrictions.
Many people getting married in our church or by our
ministers come from mixed faith backgrounds, want to be
wed on days when their religion of origon does not permit,
or wish to form their own special service with the wording
and structure that is most meaningful to them.
Special Services
Throughout the Year
Throughout the Year
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A funeral service for your loved one should be
whatever your family member would have wanted. In
these times of grief we do all things possible to help
you make this happen.
Christenings
Funeral Service
At the First Universalist Church we offer two kinds of
christenings based on your religious or faith based
beliefs. As with our weddings those involved have many
options as to how the service is formed. Weather you
are interested in a very traditional christening or in a
community based welcoming service, our congregation
looks forward to welcoming all new life into our
community.
Weddings
Water Communion
The Water Communion is one of our most significant services of the year. It takes place the first Sunday service in September, after the August break.
At the service all members bring in a small amount of water that they have taken from someplace special or is symbolic of something to them.
During the service all of the water is combined and blessed by the community. The water of our spiritual community is then used as the ceremonial water for baptisms and any other special service.
Service of Music
The Music Service is a special congregation led service. The service is primarily made up of hymns and congregational readings. It is a beautiful late fall tradition that shouldn't be missed.
Christmas Candlelight Service
The Christmas candlelight service has been an ongoing tradition at the First Universalist Church of West Chesterfield since the 1960’s. The service, made up of songs, community readings, and Christmas stories from scripture, is one of the most unique and spiritual services throughout the year.
At the Christmas Service members of the congregation have an opportunity to stand up and give readings or sing songs, and all of the children are invited up to the podium to hear a very special Christmas story.
At the end of the service the congregation is asked to form a circle around the church, using the aisles, and light their candels one by one. This circle is referred to as “the circle of light and life”. As one lit flame passes from one candle to another it symbolizes how one person’s life can affect another and how spiritual belief can affect us all.
The Water Communion is one of our most significant services of the year. It takes place the first Sunday service in September, after the August break.
At the service all members bring in a small amount of water that they have taken from someplace special or is symbolic of something to them.
During the service all of the water is combined and blessed by the community. The water of our spiritual community is then used as the ceremonial water for baptisms and any other special service.
Service of Music
The Music Service is a special congregation led service. The service is primarily made up of hymns and congregational readings. It is a beautiful late fall tradition that shouldn't be missed.
Christmas Candlelight Service
The Christmas candlelight service has been an ongoing tradition at the First Universalist Church of West Chesterfield since the 1960’s. The service, made up of songs, community readings, and Christmas stories from scripture, is one of the most unique and spiritual services throughout the year.
At the Christmas Service members of the congregation have an opportunity to stand up and give readings or sing songs, and all of the children are invited up to the podium to hear a very special Christmas story.
At the end of the service the congregation is asked to form a circle around the church, using the aisles, and light their candels one by one. This circle is referred to as “the circle of light and life”. As one lit flame passes from one candle to another it symbolizes how one person’s life can affect another and how spiritual belief can affect us all.