Welcome! We are happy that you found the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach on the internet, and we would love to meet you in person. We hold worship services here every Sunday at 10:30 am and an array of other activities throughout the week.

You may already know Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion, accepting and appreciative of diversity. Our historical roots are Christian but Unitarian Universalism today draws on a rich diversity of religious and philosophical traditions. While we draw on many sources, our worship services are usually structured like a Protestant worship service with a sermon, a couple of hymns, and a meditation. There is also a short message for the children every week, and a religious education class for them to attend during the service if you choose.

The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Laguna Beach celebrated its 60th anniversary recently, and we are growing into an exciting future together. With a strong tradition of lay leadership and community involvement, the congregation proudly stands today as a beacon of social justice in Laguna Beach and the wider area.

Once again, welcome to our church home. We hope you will stop by some Sunday. If you have any questions about our church, please feel free to ask the greeter at the welcome table on Sunday morning, or just call our office at (949)497-4568

Sincerely,
Rev. Kent Doss

What is Unitarian Universalism?
Unitarian Universalism is a caring, open-minded religion that encourages you to seek your own spiritual path. Our Faith draws on many religious traditions, welcoming people with different beliefs. We are united by shared values, not by creed or dogma. Our congregations are places where people gather to nurture their spirits and put their faith into action by helping to make our communities—and the world—a better place.

You can learn more by visiting the UUA Visitor.

When do you have worship services.
Every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. we have our normal worship service.   There are other events and activities throughout the week.  You can visit the Calendar page for details on other activities the fellowship provides.

What is a normal Sunday worship service like?
Our worship time consist of many of the same traditional activities that you would find in other religious congregations along with some that might be new to you. We usually start our services by welcoming each other and listening to the music prelude before being called to worship. The singing of hymns, response readings and the sharing of joys and sorrows are also part of our normal Sunday worship. We also usually have a intergenerational time that includes story telling for the children and young of heart members of the congregation. The main portion of our worship is the sermon provided by our minister or a lecture given by a guest speaker. We conclude the service with coffee, conversation and treats were we welcome the chance to get to know any new visitors.

Do I need to do anything special on my first visit?
We would only like the chance to greet you and welcome you to our community. In front of the church there usually will be a table setup where our greeters can welcome new visitors and answer any questions they might have. We encourage you to let our greeters know that you are visiting for the first time.

Is there a particular dress code for worship service?
We are a casual Fellowship for the most part. Some of our members attend services dressed in their Sunday finest while other come casually dressed in jeans and t-shirts. We encourage the children to come dressed for comfort in any case. How you decide to dress is not as important as you deciding to come join us for service.

Who are welcomed to join in worship at your Fellowship?
We are an open and loving community. All are welcome to join no matter their religious background, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Our congregation is a “Welcoming Congregation” which affirms and promotes the inherent worth and dignity of every human being.

How do I get to the church?
We are located at 429 Cypress Drive in the beautiful city of Laguna Beach. For specific driving instruction and a map of our location you can visitor the “Our Location” page from the “About” menu above. Street and metered parking are located around the church. We also have handicap parking available. Be aware that Cypress Drive is a one-way street when you are looking for the church and parking.