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
Thirteen new members joined UUCC on Feb. 2, 2025
The UU Choir performing during worship
Next Worship Service
10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025
All-Ages Worship – "Flower Ceremony"
Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon
and DRE Jamila Batchelder
Join us for our beloved annual all-ages Flower Ceremony, a Unitarian Universalist celebration that dates back to 1923 Prague. Bring a flower with you to share in our common bouquet, and you’ll go home with a different flower brought by one of your fellow UU Churchers. We’ll also have beautiful music from our choir.
Livestream options: Zoom • Facebook
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.
May 4 sermon video
On May Day Sunday, May 4, 2025, Rev. Molly's sermon was "Stop and Smell the Roses." She said the "Bread and Roses" textile workers strike in Lawrence, Mass. in 1912 "...showed our nation that multi-racial, multi-gender solidarity wins, and that what it seeks to win is the fullness of the earth and all that is therein."
Full Sunday Schedule
May 11, 2025
9 a.m. - Forum Discussion Group
9 a.m. - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 a.m. - Worship Service
10:30 a.m. - Youth R.E. - No Classes - All-Ages Worship
11:30 a.m. - Coffee Hour
Noon - 20s-30s Group
Noon - Middle School D&D
Noon - YRUU
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - Junior High OWL
12:30 PM - Empowered Resistance Workshop
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
12:00 PM - Finding a Way Forward
2:30 PM - Minister's Office Hours
4:30 PM - COMO Mobile Aid Collective
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Tuesdays
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - Junior High OWL
12:00 PM - Potluck Lunch
1:30 PM - Social Action Team
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
12:00 PM - Finding a Way Forward
2:30 PM - Minister's Office Hours
3:00 PM - Interfaith Clergy Meeting
5:30 PM - Deep Listening Group
6:30 PM - High School OWL
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
9:00 AM - Carpet Cleaning
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
11:30 AM - Minister's Office Hours
5:00 PM - High School OWL Overnight
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - Junior High OWL
12:00 PM - YRUU
2:00 PM - Recital Rehearsal with Ronna
4:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd Sundays
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
12:00 PM - Finding a Way Forward
2:30 PM - Minister's Office Hours
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-Crystal
10:00 AM - Chalice Circle-2nd Wednesday
6:30 PM - High School OWL
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Wednesdays
9:00 AM - Birenbaum Recital
9:00 AM - Board Retreat
10:30 AM - 5th-6th Grade OWL
10:30 AM - UU Life Writers
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - Junior High OWL
12:00 PM - Care Team Meeting
12:00 PM - YRUU
4:00 PM - Loaves & Fishes
12:00 AM - Newsletter Submissions Deadline
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-3rd Monday
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
12:00 PM - Finding a Way Forward
2:30 PM - Minister's Office Hours
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-Crystal
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8:30 AM - Men's Group
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - YRUU
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Wednesdays
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
8:30 AM - Men's Group
10:15 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - YRUU
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
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6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
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"...
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...
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...
Are y’all ready to get grounded, get connected and get started?! UUCC is hosting an in-depth training for our congregation and wider community. The workshop...
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...
Collective meeting and potluck
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...
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is facilitated by Gretchen Maune.
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...
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"...
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...
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...
A potluck lunch takes place after worship on the first Sunday each month. Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert if you are...
The Social Action Team meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday each month via Zoom. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email...
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...
private event
Practice for programming group
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...
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...
Bi-annual carpet cleaning: greeting, sanctuary, hallway, and centering room
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...
Friday, March 7 - Sanctuary - 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 7 - Lower Level-Centering Room - 5 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. March 8...
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...
Movie and Discussion
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"...
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...
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...
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
Rental.
One act of resistance we can take today is to forge deep connections with one another, process any fear and indecision, and bring joy into...
This Chalice Circle meets at 4 p.m. on the second Sunday each month at Lenoir Woods. The facilitators are Rosie Geiser and Rev. Dottie Mathews.
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 Women's Chalice Circle meets via Zoom at 6:45 p.m. on the second Monday each month.This chalice circle is offered to marginalized genders including cis...
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 of the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second Wednesday each month and is facilitated by Jeanne Murphy and Lisa Fritsche.
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...
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is facilitated by Gretchen Maune.
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...
This Chalice Circle meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday each month in members' homes.
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...
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"...
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...
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 care team meets, for planning with Rev. Molly.
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator of the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
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...
Renter
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...
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"...
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...
After worship services, congregants enjoy coffee, tea, other beverages and conversation in the Greeting Area.
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is facilitated by Gretchen Maune.
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...
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"...
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...
After worship services, congregants enjoy coffee, tea, other beverages and conversation in the Greeting Area.
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
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...
Meeting to discuss Gans Creek development planned by Sutu Forte.
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...
Do you have a sermon in you? You almost certainly do. Join Rev. Molly and your Worship Associates in the Sanctuary from 1 to 4...
25th Anniversary Party
Events on February 25, 2025
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Feb
25 Feb 25 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
25
Feb
25 Feb 25 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Greeting Area
25
Feb
25 Feb 25 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Minister’s Office
25
Feb
25 Feb 25 @ 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Greeting Area and Upper Level Kitchen
25
Feb
25 Feb 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
Events on March 2, 2025
02
Mar
2 Mar 25 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Lower Level
02
Mar
2 Mar 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
02
Mar
2 Mar 25 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
02
Mar
2 Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
02
Mar
2 Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Greeting Area and Sanctuary
02
Mar
2 Mar 25 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Events on March 9, 2025
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Lower Level
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sanctuary
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sanctuary
09
Mar
9 Mar 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Off-Site
Events on March 16, 2025
16
Mar
16 Mar 25 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am
Lower Level
16
Mar
16 Mar 25 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
16
Mar
16 Mar 25 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
16
Mar
16 Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
16
Mar
16 Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
16
Mar
16 Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
16
Mar
16 Mar 25 @ 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Recent News
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- Board approves contract to repave parking lot
- May messages from church leaders
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- 2025-26 Faith-to-Action nominations now open
- 40 Missouri UUs attended first-ever Advocacy Day in Jeff City
- SIJT plans “rights training”
- Stewardship campaign was a big success
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