View of church from street
UU participants at social justice rally downtown
Singing a hymn during worship
Our three settled ministers pictured in 2016, from left: Rev. William Haney (1989-2010); Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon (2012-present); and Rev. Gertrude Lindener-Stawski (1980-1986).
Connections fair in fall 2024
The UUCC Band performing during worship
Rally in front of church in support of immigrants
Picnic at start of church year in September
Social event at church
Interactive worship service
Singing UUCC's unique closing benediction
Dedication of the new church sign in 2012
Service trip to Honduras
Full sanctuary after Nov. 5, 2024 general election
First Sunday Potluck serving line
Potluck seating in sanctuary
UUCC youth at Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly
Ourdoor worship service in the Memorial Garden behind the church
Drone view of the church
UUCC participants in fall 2025 Pride parade downtown
Christmas Eve 2025 candlelight worship service
Thirteen new members joined UUCC on Feb. 2, 2025
The UU Choir performing during worship
Next Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2026
Potluck Brunch Church at Shepard Park
Join us for church in Shepard Park next door to the church. We have the shelter reserved for a potluck brunch picnic. Please bring your potluck dishes directly to the park, and we also recommend bringing camp chairs and picnic blankets. The “service” will consist of eating, chatting, playground play, and enjoying one another’s company. There will be no online church. The rain location will be the sanctuary.
In the spirit of courageous love,
we forge a community of radical
welcome and deep connection that
moves us together to heal the world.
We invite you to join us.
May 24 Sermon Video
Anna McAnnally kicked off our summer "That’ll Preach" Lay Preaching Series on May 24, 2026 with a sermon titled "The Unitarian Universalist Land of Oz." She explored how the 14 Wizard of Oz books can help survive authoritarianism by channeling children's ideas about the way things should be, allowing us to hold onto optimism while learning and planning for a better world.
Full Sunday Schedule
June 7, 2026
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service – Potluck
Brunch at Shepard Park
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education –
Fun at Shepard Park
After Worship – Coffee Hour
1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
30
1
5
12:00 PM - First Sunday Potluck
1:30 PM - Social Action Team
2:30 PM - Columbia Tenants Union
7:00 PM - Photo Shoot
8
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle
12
13
18
10:00 AM - Holiday Basket Assembly
10:30 AM - UU Life Writers
2:00 PM - Kaleidoscope
5:00 PM - YRUU Lock in
6:45 PM - Chalice Circle
23
25
26
8:30 AM - Men's Group
11:45 AM - Philosophy Club
12:00 PM - Milestones Circle
12:15 PM - Disability Justice & Inclusion Team
29
30
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
1
2
9:00 AM - Alpha Kappa
with Krista Murray (Renter)
Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience...
(Renter) Will be in the centering room or the forum library
with Alice Chamberlain and PNP.
Group including Rev. Molly
A potluck lunch takes place after worship on the first Sunday each month. Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert if you are...
The Social Action Team meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday each month via Zoom. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email...
with Vee Sanchez (Renter)
Gretchen Maune (Renter)
Facilitated by Crystal Buffaloe and Christine Yant
Renter: In Forum Library and the Barton and Latimer Classrooms
with Jeanne Murphy and Lisa Fritsche
Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience...
Facilitated by Lilianne Johnstone
with the FOWF team
with Violet
at Lenoir Woods with Rosie Geiser and Dottie Mathews
Submissions for the next monthly edition of our newsletter, The Searchlight, are due today. Submissions may be hand-delivered in writing or emailed to the Church...
optional in person coffee hour the 1st Monday. With Julia Bonham-Hardy
(Renter)
(Renter)
Facilitated by Gretchen Maune
Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience...
5pm start time/8pm end time (4 is set up and 8-9 is clean up) with Krista Murray
Care team: sanctuary, kitchen and greeting
The UU Life Writer’s Group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month to write and share at...
Pagan Gathering
December 20, 2025 - December 21, 2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 am
upper level
with Violet
Holiday Blues Service with Potluck Soup Supper 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 This celebratory time of year can be painful for those experiencing grief,...
2nd and 4th Mondays with Larry and Nancy
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 A potluck cookie reception will be offered between the two services. Your cookie contributions...
Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience...
The UUCC Men’s Group meets online via Zoom on the second, fourth, and fifth Saturdays of each month. For more information, contact Wiley Miller at...
Philosophy Club is a group for anyone interested in discussing a topic more deeply with others. No philosophical training is needed; all worldviews are welcome,...
The Milestones Circle is an open, drop-in small group for older adults to meet, share thoughts and concerns, and receive support and friendship in a...
At church and on Zoom - 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. fourth Sundays UUCC has restarted and revamped the Disability Justice and Inclusion Team (DJIT). The...
Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience...
with Monica (Renter)
Recent News
- Faith-to-Action nominations open until July 1
- Plans announced for minister’s sabbatical
- Church leaders’ May messages
- SIJT announces fundraising results for Rapid Response Fund
- RE Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon set May 31
- Scenes from the April 26 Volunteer Fair and Free Market
- Intern Minister will be ordained at UUCC on Saturday, May 16
- President explains church siding replacement project
- “Little Free Pantry” comes to UUCC
- Intern minister shares her Minneapolis experience
Featured News
Faith-to-Action nominations
requested by July 1
The UUCC Social Action Team is requesting nominations for Faith-to-Action collection recipients for September 2026 through August 2027. Nominations submitted by July 1 will receive priority consideration.
Faith-to-Action Nomination Form
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