Welcome to the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, New Mexico

Membership in Unitarian Universalist congregations is not based upon shared beliefs, but on shared principles and common purpose. Our religion is grounded in the practice of freedom, reason, and tolerance.

If you visit our church, we want you to feel welcome with us. After each service, please join us for refreshment and conversation. Our greeters have visitors' packets available, which include the most current edition of the Voice, our monthly newsletter. If you would like to learn more about our liberal religious faith, please feel free to contact our minister, Rev. John Cullinan, or speak with him or any of the available greeters after one of our services.

On most Sundays, children stay with their parents for the first fifteen to thiry minutes of the service and are then released to Sunday school. Once per month, we hold an intergenerational service, where all ages remain in the sanctuary. Children are always welcome to remain with their parents in the sanctuary for every service. If you are interested in our religious education program for children, please contact our Director of Religious Education/Exploration, Benette Sherman.

We welcome people of all races, ages, beliefs, and sexual/gender orientations. We are recognized as a Welcoming Congregation by the Unitarian Universalist Association, embracing our pride in and solidarity with our gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members and friends.

We are glad to have you here!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where is the church located?
2. How do I contact the church?
3. What are the service times?
4. Who is your Minister; Who are the staff?
5. Sometimes I see other people giving the sermon instead of Rev. Cullinan. Who are these people?
6. Who are the people leading the services?
7. Is there a dress code for services?
8. What should I expect for Sunday services?
9. What is the Sunday Forum?
10. Do you have a podcast?
11. Do you have a blog?
12. Do you have a church newsletter?
13. I am intested in getting more information. Whom should I contact?
14. What types of special activities does your church have?

1. Where is the church located? (top)
   The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is located at 1738 North Sage Street in Los Alamos, New Mexico. General Directions: Once you make it into Los Alamos, go along Central Avenue (off of Trinity Drive), turn north at the corner of 15th and Central, where the Bradbury Science Museum is located. Take the third street on your left, which is North Sage Street. The church is the second building on your right, between the Masonic Temple and the Mormon Church. Go to the About Our Church/Location page for turn-by-turn directions from your location.
   
   
2. How do I contact the church? (top)
   The phone number for the church office is (505) 662-2346, email is . We also have a staff/contacts page.
   
   
3. What are the service times? (top)
   During the regular church year (Mid-August through May), Rev. John Cullinan leads services at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. During the summer, we have one service at 10:00 am. See the Sunday Morning Services page or the home page.
   
   
4. Who is your Minister; Who are the staff? (top)
   Our minister is . Rev. Cullinan is a graduate of the Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. He was called to the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos in April of 2007. He holds a B.A. in Theatre Arts with a minor in Theology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
   
   You can see a description of our staff on the Staff Page. Our Director of Religious Exploration (DRE) is Benette Sherman. Our Music Director is Alicia Solomon. The Youth Coordinator is Sara Rose Dickens and our Office Administrator is Susanna Naud.
   
   
5. Sometimes I see other people giving the sermon instead of Rev. Cullinan. Who are these people? (top)
   One Sunday a month our Worship Committee organizes a lay-lead service. Church members or invited guests will discuss an issue of importance to the church or local community.
   
   
6. Who are the people leading the services? (top)
   These people are Worship Associates, church volunteers who lead the congregation through Sunday Services.
   
   
7. Is there a dress code for services? (top)
   Our congregation varies in dress from casual to sometimes formal attire. We want you to be comfortable and relaxed.
   
   
8. What should I expect for Sunday services? (top)
   Here is a general Order of Service:
   
   1. GATHERING
      1. Prelude
      2. Welcome
      3. Announcements
      4. Chalice Lighting
      5. Call to Worship
      6. Hymm
   2. CONNECTING
      1. Hand of Fellowship
      2. Affirmation
      3. Candles of Community
      4. Pastoral Prayer
      5. Silence
      6. Sung Response
   3. EXPLORING
      1. Time for All Ages
      2. Children's Recessional
      3. Readings
      4. Anthem/Hymm
      5. Sermon
      6. Silence
   4. RETURNING
      1. Offertory
      2. Hymm
      3. Benediction
      4. Extinguishing the Chalice
      5. Closing Song: "Go Now in Peace"
      6. Postlude
   
   
9. What is the Sunday Forum? (top)
   Sunday Forum takes place each Sunday during the church year (August-May) in Robinson Hall, following the first service. The forum starts at 10:10 a.m. and finishes at 10:50 a.m. with a 25-minute presentation and a 15-minute discussion period. Questions by audience members are limited to two minutes per person. Forum concentrates on church activities, community issues, denominational topics, books of note, and topics of interest to the Los Alamos Unitarian Church community. Forum titles are listed on the home page and on the Sunday Morning Services page.
   
   
10. Do you have a podcast? (top)
    Yes, we do. Our podcast is of Rev. John Cullinan and guests speakers and their sermons. You can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, view the RSS feed, view and play the podcasts from our Blog area, or go to our Sermons/Podcasts archive page and search for various titles and authors. The latest podcasts are always listed on the top right section of the home page.
    
    
11. Do you have a blog? (top)
    Regular articles are posted from Rev. Cullinan, our DRE Benette Sherman, and the church president. You can view the recent posts or find posts from other various categories.
    
    
12. Do you have a church newsletter? (top)
    Our monthly church newsletter is called The Voice. If you are interested in receiving this electronic newsletter, send an email to . You can view a sample newsletter (PDF) here.
    
    
13. I am intested in getting more information. Whom should I contact? (top)
    We have a who will be glad to answer your questions and help you however they can.
    
    
14. What types of special activities does your church have? (top)
    Our church does various special activities, including Soup and Bread Lunches, Family Nights, Book Groups, Dinners, Campouts, Covenant Circles, Highway Clean-ups, Special-interest Groups, Work Parties, Children's Holiday Parties, Social Action activities, and much more. You can check out our Calendar or a list of the highlighted Happenings & News.

(505) 662-2346
1738 North Sage St.
Los Alamos, NM 87544

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