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
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27
28
10:30 AM - 5th-6th Grade OWL
3
6:30 PM - High School OWL
6
12:00 PM - Junior High OWL
12:00 PM - YRUU
2:00 PM - Recital Rehearsal with Ronna
4:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd Sundays
6:45 PM - Women's Chalice Circle
10:00 AM - Chalice Circle-2nd Wednesday
6:30 PM - High School OWL
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Wednesdays
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14
9:00 AM - Birenbaum Recital
9:00 AM - Board Retreat
10:30 AM - 5th-6th Grade OWL
10:30 AM - UU Life Writers
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-Crystal
19
7:30 PM - Shepard Neighborhood Association Meeting
21
8:30 AM - Men's Group
24
25
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Wednesdays
27
28
8:30 AM - Men's Group
31
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2
3
4:30 PM - Gans Creek Town Hall
7th-9th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
Are y’all ready to get grounded, get connected and get started?! UUCC is hosting an in-depth training for our congregation and wider community. The workshop...
Collective meeting and potluck
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator the the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
10th-12th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is facilitated by Gretchen Maune.
5th-6th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
7th-9th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
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...
private event
Practice for programming group
10th-12th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
Bi-annual carpet cleaning: greeting, sanctuary, hallway, and centering room
Friday, March 7 - Sanctuary - 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 7 - Lower Level-Centering Room - 5 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. March 8...
5th-6th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
Movie and Discussion
7th-9th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
Rental.
One act of resistance we can take today is to forge deep connections with one another, process any fear and indecision, and bring joy into...
This Chalice Circle meets at 4 p.m. on the second Sunday each month at Lenoir Woods. The facilitators are Rosie Geiser and Rev. Dottie Mathews.
The Women's Chalice Circle meets via Zoom at 6:45 p.m. on the second Monday each month.This chalice circle is offered to marginalized genders including cis...
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator the the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator of the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday each month and is facilitated by Jeanne Murphy and Lisa Fritsche.
10th-12th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is facilitated by Gretchen Maune.
5th-6th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
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...
7th-9th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
The care team meets, for planning with Rev. Molly.
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
The third Monday Chalice Circle is facilitated by Julia Bonham-Hardy via Zoom.
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator of the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
Renter
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...
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is facilitated by Gretchen Maune.
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...
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
Meeting to discuss Gans Creek development planned by Sutu Forte.
Do you have a sermon in you? You almost certainly do. Join Rev. Molly and your Worship Associates in the Sanctuary from 1 to 4...
25th Anniversary Party
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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