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.
Our worship service on July 7, 2024 was a “Singing Circle” with Steph Plant, a singer/songwriter and author/illustrator based in the St Louis area. She has produced two full-length albums and self-publishes children’s picture books based on the lyrics of her songs. Her original music uplifts and directs praise and presence to the themes of nature, connection and life’s simple pleasures.
Sunday at UUCC – July 21, 2024
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 are 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
UUtopias Lay-Led Service
Join lay leaders in our beloved tradition of sharing our pulpit with our members to hear their varied takes on our summer theme!
Order of Service for July 21 (when available)
Livestream worship links – Zoom • Facebook
Submit Joys and Sorrows by 8:30 a.m. Sunday before worship:
Online Donation or Pledge Payment
Visitors participating in our online worship services are invited to fill out our Visitor Connection Card:
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – All-Ages Worship Service
The religious education focus this summer is on community building – the opportunity to form connections and friendships. We will gather together in one all-ages group, and when weather allows, we will be holding R.E. at Shepard Park next door to the church. For those interested in more structured activities, we will be using a Lego-based curriculum to explore UU values. For those who favor the unstructured, we will fully be celebrating the spiritual practice of play!
Free nursery care for infants to 3-year-olds will be available until 11:45 a.m. Read about our Youth Religious Education program.
4 to 6:15 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes Dinner – Ashley Street Center
Our Social Action Team organizes volunteers to provide the evening meal at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen on the third Sunday each month. Click the button below to sign up to prepare food for this meal and/or to help set up, serve, and clean up.
July 21 Loaves and Fishes Signup
Please submit receipts for all food items, and some or all of your expenses may be reimbursed by the church. Email the Church Administratormailto:uuchurch@uucomo.org to obtain the church’s sales tax exemption certificate to use when purchasing food for Loaves and Fishes. Both the volunteers providing food and those who will serve and clean up are asked to be at 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.
If you have questions, email Gregg Suhler or Fred Young of the Social Action Team.
George Grimm-Howell Ordination
If you were unable to watch the ordination on Saturday, June 8, of our
former Intern Minister, George Grimm-Howell, you can view the video here.