What To Expect

UUCL is a welcoming, inclusive faith community in Bluffton. People come here for spiritual exploration, thoughtful conversation, music, and opportunities to care for our neighbors and the environment.

Our congregation includes people with Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, agnostic, atheist, and other backgrounds. We respect the worth and dignity of every person. No single belief system is required, and questions are welcome.

You'll find members in whatever clothing makes them comfortable. Some go for "traditional church" attire, others choose jeans and sneakers.

Children wear comfortable clothing that can handle art supplies, sitting on the floor, and outdoor visits.

We have plenty of (flat!) parking, with lots of handicapped parking front and center. When we're really full, you'll find overflow parking in the grass, but it's the Lowcountry, so that's pretty flat, too. 

Upon entering, you will see our Welcome Table in the foyer. There you can pick up an order of service. A congregation member will assist you with your name tag and answer any questions you have about our congregation. Please, stay after the service for coffee in the fellowship hall and the after-service discussion group that begins shortly thereafter in the sanctuary. 

Bring them, bring them! Can you sense our excitement? Our Director of Lifespan Development, Amy Hadsell, has been a teacher almost her whole life, including teaching UU Sunday school. She also has a dog named Peaches. Our religious education curriculum is full of mindfulness and world exploration, with lots of art thrown into the mix. Kids start the service with you, then go to the religious education room after the first 15 minutes or so.

All ages are welcome. LGBTQIA+ Safe Space

Read more about the Religious Ed program here. 

We're a diverse group, and our sermons are too.

Each month has a theme, and a different minister or speaker leads each Sunday. Our ministers include Rev. Charlie Tyler, our Pastoral Minister, along with Rev. Dr. Neal Jones, Rev. Dick Hood, Rev. Pat Jobe, and Rev. Clint Tawes. We also welcome guest speakers.

We begin by lighting a chalice. The service includes music, a spoken affirmation, a time to share joys and concerns, and a sermon. One week might focus on supporting neighbors in our community. Another might explore belonging and how we care for each other in hard times.

See what's coming up on our Upcoming Services page, or watch past services on YouTube.

No. We welcome you as a friend of the congregation for as long as you wish. Some member groups and committees are reserved for congregant members only, but our services are open to all.

Sunday services begin at 10 AM. Stay afterward for coffee, conversation, and the post-service discussion.

110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910

From Highway 278, turn on to Malphrus Road (like you're going to Lowe's). From there, we are about one mile down the road on the right. Look for our sign. 

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Better yet, come in person this Sunday! We're way more fun in real life.