2615 Shepard Blvd., Columbia, MO 65201-6132 • Phone: 573-442-5764
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Chalice Circles Signups for 2024-2025
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.
Rev. Molly preached on “Finding A Way Forward” with words from many liberation organizers on Nov. 17, 2024. Speaking of authoritarians, she said, “We are getting ready to be community while they tear at the social fabric. We are getting ready to build trusting relationships of mutuality and hope while they work to turn neighbor on neighbor. We are getting ready to build sanctuary of ourselves for those under threat.” After worship, congregants were invited to stay for brainstorming on finding ways forward.
Sunday at UUCC – Nov. 24, 2024
9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
The Forum Discussion Group is an adult issues-and-answers discussion program that meets from 9 to 10 a.m. each Sunday, September through May.
On Nov. 24, Becky Thompson, Director of the Columbia Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, will speak on the city’s efforts to create safe and affordable housing for Columbians.
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
“Bless It All” – All-Ages Harvest Celebration – Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon and DRE Jamila Batchelder
Join us for our annual All-Ages Harvest Celebration service, when we give thanks for the abundance of our earth and respond with blessings for one another.
This year, we will also be holding a child dedication ceremony during this service of celebration. If you’d like to have your baby or young child dedicated or learn more about our child dedication ceremonies, send an email to Rev. Molly.
Order of Service for Nov. 24 (when available)
Livestream worship links – Zoom • Facebook
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Online Donation or Pledge Payment
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10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – All-Ages Worship
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 – enjoy beverages and chat in the Greeting Area
Noon – Milestones Circle – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
The Milestones Circle is an open, drop-in small group for older adults to meet, share thoughts and concerns on a prearranged topic, and receive support and friendship in a UU setting. The Nov. 24 topic will be “Making Choices for Our Living Arrangements as We Age.”
The group meets after the worship service on the fourth Sunday each month. Bring a brown bag lunch for yourself and explore the spirituality in your life! The schedule of meeting topics and materials for meetings are on the Milestones Circle Materials page. For more information, contact the church office at 573-442-5764 or by email, or contact Kathie Bergman at 573-999-3938 or by email.
Noon – Middle School Gaming – Lower Level-Centering Room
Middle school youth gather on the second and fourth Sundays each month to play Dungeons and Dragons.