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
1:30 PM - Social Action Team
2
3
4
5
7:30 AM - Parking lot Paving
4:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd Sundays
10:00 AM - Chalice Circle-2nd Wednesday
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Wednesdays
7:00 PM - Audit Committee Meeting
12
4:00 PM - Prism Lock-in
15
12:00 AM - Newsletter Submissions Deadline
8:00 AM - Upper Kitchen Floor Install
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:00 AM - Upper Kitchen flooring install
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
5:30 PM - Local Voter Registration Training
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
12:00 PM - Milestones Circle
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
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30
1
2
3
6:00 PM - Work that reconnects worshop
9:00 AM - Work that reconnects workshop
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...
Andrew Hutchinson LiUNA Local 955 Union Representative / Organizing Director
Rainbow Rock and Ride backup rain location.
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 next in-person educational opportunity for newcomers interested in becoming church members, “Getting to Know UU: A Newcomers Retreat and Dinner,” will be held from...
The Book Discussion Group will meet to briefly via Zoom discuss books that each has read. For information email Pam Springsteel.
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...
clinic planning meeting
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.
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is facilitated by Gretchen Maune.
Ruth Milledge
The Center project planned lock-in for Prism.
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...
Facilities team members will be installing new flooring in the upper-level kitchen
Renter
Facilities team members will be installing new flooring in the upper-level kitchen
Renter
Small group doing an online training with James Gordon.
Renter
Singing with Violet
Renter
Renter
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...
Kaleidoscope will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the Greeting Area.
Led by Lauren Holland, Renter
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...
Renter
Renter
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator the the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
Renter
Renter
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...
Como Mobile Aid meets for their CPR training class.
The Healing Web: Finding Strength in Community and Connection
The Healing web: Finding Strength in Community and Connection
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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