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. 13, 2026
"You are here. We are here."
Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon
This year, our worship arc invites us to re-locate ourselves in a time of disorientation, and to root ourselves in place and earth. Join us for a service introducing the arc and reflecting on what it means to deeply connect with and deeply love a place and its people.
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. 6 Sermon Video
Rev. Molly riffed on Dolly Parton's anti-capitalist anthem "9 to 5" for her Labor Day weekend sermon titled "Barely Gettin' By." After enumerating how capitalism uses up our bodies and minds, she said, "We've got this dream, this memory, this certainty, that there is another way of living together with each other and the earth. ... We've got our own unruly bodies and untamed minds that show us."
Full Sunday Schedule
Sept. 13, 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 – 20s-30s Group
Noon – UUJME
Noon – YRUU
Noon – Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team
4 to 7 p.m. – Prospective Members Retreat
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - YRUU
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - First Sunday Potluck
12:00 PM - YRUU
1:30 PM - Social Action Team
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
10:00 AM - Chalice Circle
3:00 PM - Conversations, Etc.
6:00 PM - Chalice Circle Zoom
7:00 PM - Choir
7:00 PM - Chalice Circles
1:00 PM - Crafting Group
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
7:00 PM - Chalice CIrcle
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle- Member homes
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle
8:30 AM - Men's Group
8:30 AM - Alpha Kappa
10:00 AM - Planned Giving Work Group
1:15 PM - Threshold Singers Rehearsal
2:00 PM - Writing/Reading for Spiritual Sustenance
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - UUJME
12:00 PM - 20s-30s Group
12:00 PM - Reserved for Youth events
12:00 PM - YRUU
12:00 PM - Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team
12:00 PM - Philosophy Club
3:00 PM - Mid Mo DSA
4:00 PM - Chalice Circle- Lenoir Woods
10:30 AM - UU Life Writers
1:15 PM - Threshold Singers Rehearsal
2:00 PM - Kaleidoscope
4:30 PM - MOSCYPAA
5:00 PM - TCP Game Night
5:30 PM - Ecstatic Dance
7:30 PM - Lock In
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
12:00 PM - Care Team Meeting
12:00 PM - YRUU
12:00 PM - LGBTQ Collective
4:30 PM - Loaves & Fishes
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
9:00 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 AM - Youth Religious Education
10:30 AM - Worship Service
11:30 AM - Coffee Hour
11:45 AM - Philosophy Club
12:00 PM - YRUU
12:00 PM - Milestones Circle
12:00 PM - Finding Our Way Forward
12:15 PM - Disability Justice & Inclusion Team
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
1:00 PM - Crafting Group
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
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...
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 (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) is our church’s high school youth group. It is open to all high school age teens, including those whose families...
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...
Christie Yant and Crystal Buffaloe
The Crafting Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday from September through May in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members...
Connie Ordway
The Jazz Rep Lab meets in the UUCC Sanctuary on the first Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. All are welcome, 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...
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...
Julie Youmans
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...
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.
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...
YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) is our church’s high school youth group. It is open to all high school age teens, including those whose families...
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...
Jeanne Murphy and Lisa Fritsche
Conversations, Etc. 3:00 p. m. Second Wednesdays group, will meet via Zoom at 3:00 p. m. We gather together to enjoy the company...
Ben Schulz
The Crafting Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday from September through May in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members...
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 First Thursdays)...
Julie Baka and Christine Brenner
Jordan Alexander and Patty Daus
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 Junior Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday each month, September-May.
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...
with Monica (Renter)
The Planned Giving Work Group, a sub-group of the Stewardship Team, meets on the second Saturday each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the...
Julie Youmans
Join us monthly from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the second Saturday each month to listen to the “still small voice within” and to write...
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...
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.
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) is a UUA-related Social Justice Organization. Are you concerned about what is going on in Israel...
The 20s-30s Group meets on the second Sunday each month after worship. All UUs and visitors in their 20s and 30s are warmly welcomed. Please...
Middle schoolers gather on second and fourth Sundays to play Dungeons and Dragons. Reserved for their future use.
YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) is our church’s high school youth group. It is open to all high school age teens, including those whose families...
The Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team was formed in 2016 in response to an administration that was threatening to deport any and all migrants, including...
Wade Shuette
bi monthly chapter meeting Nathan Elwood
Rosie Geiser and 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...
Nancy Browning and Larry Lile
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...
Christopher Murrell
Christie Yant and Crystal Buffaloe
The Crafting Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday from September through May in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members...
Connie Ordway
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 First Thursdays)...
The UUCC Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday each month in the Greeting Area at church and also 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...
Jamila Batchelder
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...
Julie Youmans
with Barbara Carter
Jes Womack Renter
Game night with Austin and the Center Project.
YRUU
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...
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.
The group has several areas we are focusing on: Meals; After a birth, surgery or illness, etc. Rides; To church, medical appointments, etc. Memorial Services;...
YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) is our church’s high school youth group. It is open to all high school age teens, including those whose families...
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...
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...
Julia Bonham-Hardy With an optional in person coffee hour first Mondays as well
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...
Ben Schulz
The Crafting Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday from September through May in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members...
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 First Thursdays)...
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 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...
Julie Youmans
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...
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.
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,...
YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists) is our church’s high school youth group. It is open to all high school age teens, including those whose families...
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...
with the FOWF Team
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...
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...
Nancy Browning and Larry Lile
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 Crafting Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday from September through May in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members...
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 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...
Julie Youmans
Events on November 29, 2026
29
Nov
29 Nov 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
29
Nov
29 Nov 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
29
Nov
29 Nov 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
29
Nov
29 Nov 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
29
Nov
29 Nov 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
29
Nov
29 Nov 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
Events on December 6, 2026
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Greeting Area and Sanctuary
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
06
Dec
6 Dec 26 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Events on December 12, 2026
12
Dec
12 Dec 26 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
12
Dec
12 Dec 26 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Greeting Area and Sanctuary
12
Dec
12 Dec 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
12
Dec
12 Dec 26 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
12
Dec
12 Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Greeting Area
Events on December 13, 2026
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sanctuary
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Latimer Classroom
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lower Level-Classroom
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
13
Dec
13 Dec 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Off-Site
Events on December 19, 2026
19
Dec
19 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
19
Dec
19 Dec 26 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
19
Dec
19 Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Greeting Area and Sanctuary
19
Dec
19 Dec 26 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
19
Dec
19 Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
19
Dec
19 Dec 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sanctuary
19
Dec
19 Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 am
Church
Events on December 20, 2026
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sanctuary
20
Dec
20 Dec 26 @ 4:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Events on December 27, 2026
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Sanctuary
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Barton Classroom
27
Dec
27 Dec 26 @ 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
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