2615 Shepard Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201-6132 • Phone: 573-442-5764
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Welcome to the church nurturing spirit and service – a liberal religious voice lighting a moral beacon in Central Missouri. 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.
The Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson, Jr.’s sermon title at our April 14, 2024 worship service was “The Liberating Power of Truth.” In a world consumed by lies and misinformation, he said, the securing of truth is more important than ever before.
Sunday at UUCC – April 21, 2024
9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
Larry Brown will present on White Christian Nationalism, including both historical aspects and contemporary expressions. Read about Forum.
9 to 10:30 a.m. – Earth Day Bike Ride and Alternate Transportation Day
As they think of the importance of our climate future, youths in our Coming of Age class want to encourage you to find a way to church that doesn’t involve driving alone in your car. Their goal is to get 50 people to find a new way to church (bike, walk, carpool, etc.) We are also inviting people to meet at Speakers Circle on the MU campus to join us for a 2.5 mile bike ride or walk to church. There are some big hills, so we are giving ourselves plenty of time. We will have a bagel breakfast on arrival at the church.
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation – Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
Mindfulness Meditation takes place at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. If the outside temperature is 55° F. or higher and weather permits, meditation will take place at the Fire Circle behind the church. Otherwise, meditation will be in the Lower Level-Centering Room. For more information, email Anna Lingo or Susan Pereira.
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service – Sanctuary
“For the Beauty of the Earth” – All-Ages Earth Day Service
Join us for an All-Ages Earth Day Service grieving lost species and celebrating the beauty of the earth.
April 21 Order of Service (when available)
Livestream worship links – Zoom • Facebook
Submit Joys and Sorrows by 8:30 a.m. Sunday before worship:
Online Donation or Pledge Payment
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10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Lower Level
The 10:30 a.m. worship service will be for all ages. There will be no children’s religious education classes. Children will be with us during worship – please welcome them and their families. Free nursery care for infants to 3-year-olds will be available until 11:45 a.m. Read about our Youth Religious Education program.
11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour – Greeting Area
If there is no coffee made, please feel free to make some and clean up after. Join the Hospitality Team by emailing Church Administrator April Rodeghero, or sign up here for a Sunday.
Noon – YRUU – Lower Level-YRUU Room
Members of our YRUU high school youth group will gather for their regular weekly meeting.
Noon – Middle School D&D Group – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
Middle-schoolers will gather to play Dungeons & Dragons.
4 to 6:15 p.m. – Loaves & Fishes – Ashley Street Center, 1509 Ashley St.
Our Social Action Team organizes volunteers to provide the evening meal at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen on the third Sunday each month. Note that effective this month, the location and time have changed. Click the button below to sign up to prepare food for this meal and/or to help set up, serve, and clean up.
April 21 Loaves & Fishes Signup
Both the volunteers providing food and those who will serve and clean up are asked to be at the new location, the Ashley Street Center,1509 Ashley St. (view map) between 4 and 4:15 p.m. The meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Cleanup is expected to be complete by about 6:15 p.m.
Please submit receipts for all food items, and some or all of your expenses may be reimbursed by the church. If you have questions, email Diane Suhler of the Social Action Team.