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-Stawski (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 2025 Pride parade downtown
Christmas Eve 2025 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, Sept. 20, 2026
“Take it to the Water”
Rev. Jordinn Nelson Long and
Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon
The poet John O’Donohue writes: “I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” Join us to ponder what lessons the water of Grindstone Creek can speak into our lives.
Order of Service (when available)
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.
Sept. 13 Sermon Video
In her sermon on Sept. 13, 2026, Rev. Molly introduced this year's worship theme, "You Are Here – We Are Here."
We will be invited to re-locate ourselves in a time of disorientation, rooting ourselves in place and earth, and to reflect on what it means to deeply connect with and deeply love a place and its people.
Full Sunday Schedule
Sept. 20, 2026
9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
After Worship – Coffee Hour
Noon – Care Team Meeting
Noon – YRUU
Noon – LGBTQ Collective
12:30 p.m. – Deep Canvass Training
4:30 to 6:45 p.m. – Loaves & Fishes
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Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
30
1
5
8
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle
12
13
18
6:45 PM - Chalice Circle
23
25
26
8:30 AM - Men's Group
11:45 AM - Philosophy Club
12:00 PM - Milestones Circle
12:15 PM - Disability Justice & Inclusion Team
29
30
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
1
2
9:00 AM - Alpha Kappa
with Krista Murray (Renter)
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...
(Renter) Will be in the centering room or the forum library
with Alice Chamberlain and PNP.
Group including Rev. Molly
with Vee Sanchez (Renter)
Gretchen Maune (Renter)
Facilitated by Crystal Buffaloe and Christine Yant
Renter: In Forum Library and the Barton and Latimer Classrooms
with Jeanne Murphy and Lisa Fritsche
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...
Facilitated by Lilianne Johnstone
with the FOWF team
with Violet
at Lenoir Woods with Rosie Geiser and Dottie Mathews
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...
optional in person coffee hour the 1st Monday. With Julia Bonham-Hardy
(Renter)
(Renter)
Facilitated by Gretchen Maune
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...
5pm start time/8pm end time (4 is set up and 8-9 is clean up) with Krista Murray
Care team: sanctuary, kitchen and greeting
Pagan Gathering
December 20, 2025 - December 21, 2025
5:00 pm - 9:00 am
upper level
with Violet
Holiday Blues Service with Potluck Soup Supper 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 This celebratory time of year can be painful for those experiencing grief,...
2nd and 4th Mondays with Larry and Nancy
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24 A potluck cookie reception will be offered between the two services. Your cookie contributions...
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 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...
Philosophy Club is a group for anyone interested in discussing a topic more deeply with others. No philosophical training is needed; all worldviews are welcome,...
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...
At church and on Zoom - 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. fourth Sundays UUCC has restarted and revamped the Disability Justice and Inclusion Team (DJIT). The...
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...
with Monica (Renter)
Recent News
- Why You Should Volunteer in our Religious Education Program This Year
- Signups now open for 2026-2027 Chalice Circles
- MO jUUstice Solidarity Summit rescheduled Jan. 23
- Our work with Rev. Jordinn continues
- All-Congregation Retreat – Saturday, Sept. 19
- Church leaders’ September messages
- R.E. Team Building and Training – Noon Sunday, Oct. 4
- R.E. Social Justice Coordinator announced
- Care Team seeks volunteers
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