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.
Annual Giving Campaign 2024-2025
Our Annual Giving Campaign for 2024-2025 was launched during worship on Sunday, Feb. 25. The formal campaign ended Sunday, March 10. Now our stewards are following up with folks who have not yet pledged. More information about the campaign is available at the following links:
Overview
Letters from Rev. Molly and Annual Giving Chair
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday at UUCC – March 24, 2024
9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
Columbia City Council Member Betsy Peters will discuss her experiences during the nine years she has served on the council, as well as present and future issues facing Columbia. Read about Forum.
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
Guest Preacher – Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson, Jr.
Join us for a rousing word from our favorite philosopher, the Rev. Dr. C.W. Dawson, Jr.
March 24 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
Visitors participating in our online worship services are invited to fill out our Visitor Connection Card:
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Regular Classes – Lower Level
After a centering time in the Sanctuary at the beginning of worship, the children will go downstairs for a “Spring Cleaning Service Sunday.” 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 – Milestones Circle – Lower Level-Centering Room
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 UU setting that meets after the worship service on the 4th Sunday each month at noon. Bring a brown bag lunch and help explore the spirituality in your life! For more information, contact volunteer Kathie Bergman at 573-999-3938 or by email.
Noon – Middle School D&D Group – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
Middle-schoolers will gather to play Dungeons and Dragons.
In her sermon titled “In Praise of Meandering” on March 17, 2024, lay leader Kim Wade took us on an audiovisual journey of wanderings and wonderings from the Camino de Santiago to the flights of our own imaginations.