Join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. We’re located at 4448 Pikes Landing Road (map), just across from the Princess Hotel, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Worship services last 60 to 75 minutes and are followed by a coffee hour that provides a chance to discuss the service, talk with the speaker or UUFF board members, and get acquainted with others in the UUFF community.

When Rev. Sarah Schurr, our part-time minister, is not in residence, our services are lay-led and you can expect to hear many voices speaking on a variety of topics over the course of the year. Our lay-led services sometimes feature guest speakers, visiting ministers, facilitated discussions on spiritual and social concerns, and dramatic presentations. Music and ritual are always a part of the worship service. Seasonal services often include an outdoor Advent garden, the traditional UU flower communion, a Maypole dance and winter solstice celebration.

Read on to learn more about what people wear, childcare, weather policies and handicap accessibility, or go to This Sunday to read about specific upcoming services and listen to podcasts of select past services.

What to Wear

We are a casual group, and though some people do dress up for Sunday morning, others come in jeans or dressed for skiing or biking after the service. Wear what you feel comfortable in.

Where to Park

Parking can be tight on well-attended Sundays. There is diagonal parking on the right along the driveway leading up to the fellowship and much more parking behinde the building. Overflow parking is on the shoulder of Pikes Landing Road.

Childcare on Sundays

Childcare is available for toddlers and preschoolers during the Sunday service. There is also a crying room available at the back of the sanctuary so parents can hear the service without worrying that infants or young toddlers will disturb others. From September to May, Religious Exploration (RE) classes are available for elementary- and middle school children, while high school students are invited to stay and participate in the worship service. The YRUU Youth Group for 14- to 20-year-olds meets after service at noon.

Handicap Accessibility

Our sanctuary is wheelchair accessible, and personal hearing devices are available to help individuals with minor hearing loss enjoy the services better. Coffee hour is held in the foyer and kitchen areas, which are also wheelchair accessible. Some Religious Exploration classes and activities for youth are held in the basement, which is reached only by stairs. You can contact us with requests for greater accessibility or leave a message with your name and phone number at 451-8838 and we will get back to you. As we look for ways to improve acessibility, your input can help us set priorities.

Weather Policy

We hold Sunday worship services regardless of temperature. We hope people will make their own decisions about how cold is too cold to go out during the occasional periods of extreme cold that Interior Alaska is still subject to despite promises of global warming.

Who are Our Lay Leaders

Lay leaders are members of the fellowship who enjoy working with others to weave all the elements of the service together into a (hopefully) meaningful whole. The lay leader works with the speaker, the accompanist, choir director, and children’s storyteller. Lay leaders should participate in at least one Lay Leader Workshop before lay leading for the first time. If you are interested in being a lay leader, watch for announcements of upcoming Lay Leader Workshops, which are offered at least once a year, or contact us to be notified of the next workshop. Another good way to get involved in Sunday services is to join the Program Team…

How to Participate in Worship Planning

As a lay led fellowship, we relay on the hard work and talents of members and friends to provide interesting programs and speakers. Designing meaningful worship services is an art. The Program Team at UUFF provides a great outlet for individual creativity as well as an opportunity for rewarding collaboration. Program Team members are able to help shape the conversation that takes place on Sunday mornings and the chance to share their own spiritual journeys and passions with others.If you would like to participate in worship planning or have an idea for a good guest speaker or program topic, please contact us.