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.
“Music to Heal a Wasteland” was the sermon title of lay leader Aaryn Johns at our worship service on July 21, 2024. “Everything exists within a political context. And so, if we want to live in a SolarPunk future, we have to start now with SolarPunk creations that reflect our sincerely held beliefs. If the song you’re singing is one that brings you joy, expresses your grief or brings you into community with others, why worry about being in tune?” he said.
Sunday at UUCC – July 28, 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 many varied takes on our summer theme of “UUtopias.”
Order of Service for July 28
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 – Summer All-Ages R.E. Class
The religious education focus this summer is on community building – the opportunity to form connections and friendships. After attending the first portion of the worship service, the children will gather together in one all-ages group. When weather allows, R.E. will be held 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.
Noon – Milestones Retirement Group – 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 group meets after the worship service on the fourth Sunday each month, in one of the lower level rooms of the church. 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. On July 28 the group will be brainstorming meeting topics for the coming year. 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.