Welcome to Towson Unitarian Universalist Church
A Place for Spiritual Growth and Community Connection
This page is designed to help newcomers navigate their first steps with our community, providing essential information to connect both online and in person. Whether you're interested in attending your first service, learning about our youth and adult programs, or simply exploring what Unitarian Universalism at TUUC has to offer, you've come to the right place. We are here to support you at every stage of your journey, ensuring a welcoming and enriching experience for all.
Joining us online for the first time? Here’s what to expect.
Our Sunday service begins at 10:30am. We use Zoom for our virtual services, accessible through our weekly emails. You’ll experience every part of the service, from music to sharing joys and sorrows. An online chat host will assist you during the service, and afterwards, you’re invited to our intimate chat rooms for deeper conversation and reflection.
Visiting us at TUUC? We can’t wait to welcome you! Here’s what to expect.
Visitors are welcome to arrive a few minutes early so they can settle in. There is plenty of parking is available and we do not have a dress code - come in your Sunday best or jeans and sneakers. Either way, you’ll fit right in and be welcome. Enter through the main entrance and head up the stairs to our open gathering area, where greeters will welcome you. You may also access our foyer without steps by following the sidewalk to the left of the building and entering through the first door on the right. At 10:30 AM, we strike the chimes to enter the meeting room. Ushers will help with seating and any materials you might need. After the service, join us for coffee and conversation—a great opportunity to meet other members of our community.
Curious about what happens during our Sunday service?
Most services follow the basic structure used by many other faith traditions with which you may already be familiar. Typically, there is a main sermon prepared and delivered by Rev. Clare Petersberger or one of our “Lay Worship Associates” (Rev. Clare delivers the sermon three of the four Sundays per month, from September to June). Preceding and following the sermon are selected readings which complement the theme of the service. Music is part of every service…sung by the congregation, the choir, or vocal soloists or groups; or performed by instrumental soloists or groups.
Themes for services are drawn from the joys, struggles and celebrations of our daily existence, and frequently touch on the search for answers to life’s great questions… “What is my life’s purpose?” “How do I deal with grief and life’s transitions?” “What is the essence of our humanity?”
The substance of presentations embraces spiritual traditions from around the world and borrows widely from the vast body of philosophical and intellectual material available, from ancient to modern times. A single service may draw from the poetry, stories and teachings of Jean-Paul Sartre, Voltaire, Martin Luther King or Mahatma Gandhi, a thoughtful and thought-provoking mingling of profound and deep insights with humorous and light ones.
During the summer months, services may follow a somewhat less formal, conventional format. An annual summer tradition, for example, features members and friends reading selections from their own fictional and non-fictional writings; and another focuses on the reading of poems selected, and in some cases written, by congregation members and friends.
What to know more about all TUUC offers?
Explore our website to learn about our adult programs, justice initiatives, and the rich history and governance of our church. Every path leads to deeper connections and community involvement.
Have questions or need guidance? Our dedicated team is here to help.
Director of Religious Education: For inquiries about our nursery and Youth Religious Education programs, contact Kara Tyler at tuucdre@towsonuuc.org."
Membership Queries: For all other questions before your visit, please reach out to Tracey Myers-Preston at membership@towsonuuc.org.
Pastoral Care: Would you like to speak with Rev. Clare before your visit? You can email her at revclare@towsonuuc.org.