Unitarian Society of New Haven
700 Hartford Tpke, Hamden, Connecticut
Unitarian Universalist churches in Hamden, Connecticut
Location of Worship
700 Hartford Tpke
Hamden
Connecticut
United States
06517-2214
Service Times
Sunday Worship
Sunday Services are held at 9:00 and 10:30 am.
Children’s Religious Education classes are held from September 20th through Memorial Day weekend and childcare is available during the service. The YRUU youth group meets from 1-3 pm September through June. Childcare is provided during summer services.
Contact Info
Call Pastor: 203-288-1807
Call Office: 203-288-1807 ext. 201
Email Pastor
Email Admin
Visit Website
About Unitarian Society of New Haven
Welcome to USNH!We are delighted by your visit to USNH, the Unitarian Society of New Haven!
Whether you come looking for peace or comfort; longing for a deeper spiritual life; hoping for a community where you might belong; seeking opportunities to give of yourself and help make the world a better place; or, wondering about Unitarian Universalism and this congregation, we welcome you to USNH!
USNH: In Worship and in Community
Worship services are the spiritual center of congregational life, and we hope you will join us regularly. We also encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities for involvement, depending on your needs, gifts, and desires. From religious education for all ages, to strong social justice initiatives, to social gatherings to theatrical productions, we welcome you.
Finding Your Way at USNH
We know that finding your way into a congregation of this size and scope can be daunting. We want to help you navigate the waters. Our Small Groups Ministry offers an opportunity for regular, in-depth reflection with a small group on spiritual topics. Groups meet on various nights of the week and welcome new participants in the fall and winter.
Several times a year, we offer a Pathways to Membership orientation, where those considering membership can deepen their understanding of our faith and of what it means to become a member. Watch the newsletter for details or contact our Congregational Administrator, Jamie Ross at Office@usnh.org. Should you wish to speak to our minister, please call our general number to make an appointment.
May your time with us, whether a day or a lifetime, nurture, sustain and challenge you.
Warmly,
USNH Board of Trustees
Location Map
Leadership
- Minister The Rev. Megan Lloyd Joiner
- Phone: 203-288-1807
- Email: Email Pastor
Other Church Leaders
- Jesse Greist, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
Jeffrey Douma, Co-Director of Music
Erika Schroth, Co-Director of Music
William R. Braun, Associate Director of Music
Administration
- Congregational Administrator Jamie Ross
- Phone: 203-288-1807 ext. 201
- Email: Email Admin
Children and Youth Activities
- Children’s Religious Education
The Unitarian Society of New Haven provides an inspiring and engaging Children’s Religious Education program.
We offer children’s religious education classes each Sunday for children in preschool through high school, focused on age-appropriate exploration and expression of oneself, the world, Unitarian Universalism and world religions (nursery care for babies and toddlers is also provided).
Our religious education curricula follow an alternating year cycle, since most classes are multi-age. In year “A” classes focus in on UU identity, history and values. In year “B” we explore the sources of Unitarian Universalism, including our Jewish-Christian heritage and other “neighboring faiths”, science and mystery. 2017-2018 is a “B” year.
Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU)
High School Youth Group 9-12th Grade
The YRUU youth group seeks to foster spiritual depth, clarify both individual and universal religious values and create a peaceful community in the wider world.
We gather for worship, fun, social action, and deepening relationships. Our monthly schedule is structured around touching base with our faith home at USNH, but also branching out into the local community:
1st weekend of the month is set aside for Social Justice projects in New Haven county
2nd and 4th Sundays of each month the group meets at USNH from 10-11:45AM in the Children’s Chapel
3rd weekend of the month is set aside for social gatherings off-site
5th Sunday (when applicable) the group attends adult worship
Our group is co-led by the Youth-Adult Council members and we have four adult advisers.
Ministries
Community Activities
Other Information
- Dress Code: Whatever is comfortable for you. Depending on the season you will find sweaters and blue jeans, shorts and t-shirts, shirts and ties, pants and blazers, skirts and blouses, or “Sunday best” attire with even a hat or two. Children should wear comfortable clothing. They may play on the floor, work with art supplies, or go outside.
- Adult Congregation:
- Under 18 Congregation:
- Other Information: