Sunday Gatherings
Our weekly Sunday morning services bring together seekers of all backgrounds for readings, music, reflection, and community. Doors open at 10:30am every Sunday from September through May at 1245 Elliott Street.
Plan Your VisitA Welcoming Community in Alexandria, LA
Where Every Seeker Finds a Home
We are a warm, open fellowship gathering every Sunday morning — asking big questions, sharing honest conversation, and living our values together in the heart of central Louisiana.
English spoken & all are welcome
Free to attend & no membership required
Sunday Gatherings
Doors open 10:30am & all are welcome
Open to All
No creed & no prior belief required
Sunday Mornings
Doors open 10:30am, September through May
Lay-Led Fellowship
Guided by the members who gather here
Alexandria & Pineville
Serving all of Rapides Parish
Our Programs
Gather, Learn & Grow Together
Every week we come together to explore life's deepest questions in a spirit of openness and mutual respect. From Sunday morning services to small group conversations and community outreach, there are many ways to connect — whether you are coming from Alexandria, Pineville, or anywhere across Rapides Parish.
Small Group Ministry
Intimate circles where members explore questions of meaning, ethics, and personal experience together. Small groups offer a deeper level of connection than Sunday mornings alone.
Social Justice & Outreach
We believe love is not only a feeling but an action. Our members engage in community service, advocacy, and outreach that reflects our core values of equity, dignity, and compassion.
Lifelong Learning
Adult religious education draws on philosophy, world spiritual traditions, science, and the arts. Whether you are new to UU or a lifelong member, there is always more to discover.
Seasonal Celebrations
From solstice observances to holiday gatherings, we mark the turning of the year with events that draw on many traditions and honor the rhythms of life and community.
Coffee & Conversation
After every Sunday service, we linger over coffee and talk. In these informal moments — around a table in Alexandria, warm cup in hand — some of the most meaningful connections are made.
Open to Everyone
No creed or membership required
Our Story
A Small Community with an Open Heart
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Alexandria is a close-knit congregation rooted in the principles of free inquiry, respect for every person, and the conviction that each life holds inherent worth and dignity. We gather each Sunday from September through May at 1245 Elliott Street — a space open to anyone who seeks thoughtful, non-creedal community, regardless of their background, belief, or life experience.
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Free Inquiry, Not Fixed Doctrine We do not ask you to sign a creed or adopt a prescribed set of beliefs. Every person is encouraged to explore their own spiritual path, informed by reason, compassion, and the wisdom of many traditions.
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Radically Welcoming Whatever your background, identity, or history with religion, you are genuinely welcome here. Our small size means you will be known and valued as an individual, not simply a face in the crowd.
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Connected to a Larger Movement As a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we draw on the resources and shared mission of a global network while remaining deeply rooted in central Louisiana.
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Common Questions
Everything You Would Want to Know Before You Visit
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Do I have to be a Unitarian Universalist to attend?
Not at all. Our Sunday gatherings are open to everyone — guests, seekers, skeptics, and the genuinely curious. No membership or prior familiarity with UU is required to walk through our doors.
When and where do you meet?
We gather on Sunday mornings with doors opening at 10:30am. Our location is 1245 Elliott Street in Alexandria, Louisiana 71301, between Bolton Avenue and I-49. Services run from September, after Labor Day, through May.
Are there services during the summer?
Our regular Sunday schedule runs September through May. Summer gatherings may occur on varying dates. Please contact us directly at (318) 443-4490 for summer schedule information.
Is there a cost to attend?
There is no charge to attend a Sunday service. We pass a collection basket for those who wish to contribute voluntarily, but attendance is always free.
What can I expect from a Sunday service?
Our services typically include readings, music, a period of reflection, and a central address or discussion. The atmosphere is thoughtful and welcoming, never pressured or intimidating.
Are you part of a larger organization?
Yes. We are a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association, which connects us to a wider network of fellowships across the country while we stay rooted here in central Louisiana.
Come Visit
We Would Love to Meet You
Our doors open every Sunday morning from September through May at 1245 Elliott Street in Alexandria, Louisiana — between Bolton Avenue and I-49. Come as you are, with whatever questions or doubts you carry. You are welcome here. To reach us, call (318) 443-4490.
Hours
| Sunday (Sept – May) | Doors open 10:30am |
| Monday – Saturday | Closed |
Hours can change, so please call to confirm.
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Find Your Place in Alexandria
Whether you live in Alexandria, Pineville, or anywhere across Rapides Parish, there is a place for you at our Sunday table. Come with your questions, your doubts, your hopes — and find a community that welcomes all of it.