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-Stawsky (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 2024 Pride parade downtown
Christmas Eve 2024 candlelight worship service
Next Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025
"Founders Day"
Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon
Join us to celebrate our history as a congregation, with storytelling and reflections on legacy and ancestors. Our congregation was initially formed under the auspices of the American Unitarian Association's Fellowship Movement. The first organizational meeting for what would become the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (later Church) of Columbia was held on Jan. 28, 1951.
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.
Jan. 19 Sermon Video
On Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, Rev. Molly’s sermon was “Abolition Is Care,” preceded by a reading of Junauda Petrus' poem "Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?" Rev. Molly reflected on some contemporary voices in liberation organizing, particularly those that envision a future of collective care where needs are met fully, harms are addressed humanely, and carceral systems whither from disuse. Later she shared some contemporary liberation movement resources.
Full Sunday Schedule
Jan. 26, 2025
9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour
Noon – Milestones Circle
Noon - Mission/Vision Cottage Meeting
Noon – Junior High OWL
Noon - Middle School D&D
4 to 7 p.m. - "Getting to know UU" Newcomer Retreat
Calendar
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9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Worship Service
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
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9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Worship Service
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - Junior High OWL
12:00 PM - LGTBQ Collective
4:00 PM - Loaves & Fishes
12:00 AM - Newsletter Submissions Deadline
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-3rd Monday
8:30 AM - Men's Group
9:30 AM - COMAC Brunch Board Retreat
10:30 AM - 5th-6th Grade OWL
3:00 PM - Gregg Bush 50th
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Worship Service
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - Junior High OWL
12:00 PM - Middle School D&D
12:00 PM - Milestones Circle
12:00 PM - Mission/Vision Cottage Meeting
4:00 PM - Newcomer Retreat
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
12:00 PM - Finding a Way Forward
2:30 PM - Minister's Office Hours
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Tuesdays
10:30 AM - 5th-6th Grade OWL
10:30 AM - UU Life Writers
2:00 PM - Kaleidoscope
7:00 PM - Founders Day Celebration
The Forum Discussion Group meets at 9 a.m. most Sundays (except holiday weekends) from September through May in the Lower Level-Forum Room/Library. Program plans for...
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...
In-person worship services are at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday year-round. Services are also life-streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Worship service details for the Sunday coming...
During the church program year from September through May, youth religious education is offered at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Except for occasional "all-ages worship services"...
The Forum Discussion Group meets at 9 a.m. most Sundays (except holiday weekends) from September through May in the Lower Level-Forum Room/Library. Program plans for...
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...
In-person worship services are at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday year-round. Services are also life-streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Worship service details for the Sunday coming...
During the church program year from September through May, youth religious education is offered at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Except for occasional "all-ages worship services"...
After worship services, congregants enjoy coffee, tea, other beverages and conversation in the Greeting Area.
7th-9th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
The first LGBTQ Collective meeting in December was a success. Those able to attend discussed ideas about what the group would like to do. Ideas...
Our Social Action Team organizes volunteers to provide the evening meal at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen on the third Sunday each month. Go...
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...
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
The third Monday Chalice Circle is facilitated by Julia Bonham-Hardy via Zoom.
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
Planning for activism in view of November 2024 election results.
Our minister, the Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon, holds office hours: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at church. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at...
We are gathering input to ensure our Mission and Vision revisions reflect our entire congregation as we enter a new era of ministry together, and...
10th-12th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience...
The Crafting Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members and can help with...
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
Our minister, the Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon, holds office hours: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at church. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at...
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...
5th-6th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
The Forum Discussion Group meets at 9 a.m. most Sundays (except holiday weekends) from September through May in the Lower Level-Forum Room/Library. Program plans for...
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...
In-person worship services are at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday year-round. Services are also life-streamed on Zoom and Facebook. Worship service details for the Sunday coming...
During the church program year from September through May, youth religious education is offered at 10:30 a.m. every Sunday. Except for occasional "all-ages worship services"...
After worship services, congregants enjoy coffee, tea, other beverages and conversation in the Greeting Area.
7th-9th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
Middle schoolers gather on second and fourth Sundays to play Dungeons and Dragons.
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...
We are gathering input to ensure our Mission and Vision revisions reflect our entire congregation as we enter a new era of ministry together, and...
“Getting to Know UU: A Newcomers Retreat and Dinner,” will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at the church. More...
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
Planning for activism in view of November 2024 election results.
Our minister, the Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon, holds office hours: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at church. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at...
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator the the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
10th-12th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience...
The Crafting Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members and can help with...
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer is offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, and 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first...
Our minister, the Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon, holds office hours: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at church. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at...
5th-6th graders will gather for a session of Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive and inclusive sexuality education program. Led by trained facilitators, this program...
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...
Join Kaleidoscope as we celebrate Imbolc, also known as Brigid’s Feast. The first stirrings of life after the long winter appear. Brigid shines the light...
The UUCC Stewardship Team will be hosting a Founders Day Celebration with wine and chocolate from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025 in...
Recent News
- Please sign up now for a Mission/Vision Cottage Meeting
- Planned Giving Group plans estate planning program at Forum Feb. 2
- Newcomer Retreat Planned for Jan. 26
- Church leaders’ January messages
- Social Action Team – January Report
- Grounds Team report – January
- Coming Soon – The Snuggery
- Please park at Shepard school if you can
- Election concerns boost attendance, spark strategy brainstorming