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.
In her sermon “Giving Love Flesh” on Sept. 15, 2024, Rev. Molly noted that UUs proclaim that “love is at the center” of our tradition, and she explored how we turn love into growing networks of real, embodied care.
Sunday at UUCC – Sept. 22, 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 September through May from 9 to 10 a.m. each Sunday. On Sept. 22, Connie Johnmeyer will lead a discussion of Great Decisions Chapter 1, “The U.S. and the Middle East.”
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 – Outdoors or Sanctuary Depending on Weather
“Blessing of the Animals” – Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon and DRE Jamila Batchelder
There is nothing like the care between a human and an animal companion. Join us for a very special all-ages service to celebrate and bless the non-human companions that care for us so well. We will gather outdoors in the back of the church if weather allows. Well-behaved, vaccinated animal companions are welcome on-leash or in appropriate carriers, or you can bring a photo or item to represent your animal friend. Stuffed animals count too! We will also share a time of memorializing animal friends we have lost and invite you to bring an item for our memorial altar.
A New Member Ingathering ceremony is on the schedule during worship.
Order of Service for Sept. 22 (when available)
Livestream worship links – Zoom • Facebook
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10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – No Classes – All-Ages Worship
Children will join the adults for our all-ages “Blessing of the Animals” worship service. 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. – Honduras Team Crepe Fundraiser – Greeting Area
September is Honduras month at UUCC! The Honduras Ministry will be selling delicious crêpes after worship to raise funds for the 2025 trip. Also, Faith-to-Action collections this month will go toward building latrines and buying health clinic supplies for El Pital, Honduras. Email Allie Gassmann if you would like to get involved, join the group on the trip, or have questions and ideas.
Noon – Milestones Circle – Lower Level-Forum Room
The Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon will facilitate the Sept. 22 meeting of the Milestones Circle, an open, drop-in small group for older adults to meet, share thoughts and concerns, and receive support and friendship in a UU setting. The group meets each month on the fourth Sunday after the worship service in the Forum Room/Library on the lower level of the church. Bring a brown bag lunch and help explore the spirituality in your life. The theme of the Sept. 22 meeting will be “maintaining sanity during the current political season.”
Milestones materials are available here. For more information, contact Kathie Bergman at 573-999-3938 or by email.