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 2025 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
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.
Oct. 26 sermon video
In her two-part sermon, "All Hallows" and "All of Us," on Oct. 26, 2025, Intern Minister Monica Clark-Robinson examined the mask between our outer and inner selves,
She suggested that Halloween can be a time when our inner selves can be exposed to the world.
Full Sunday Schedule
Nov. 9, 2024
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 – UUJME
Noon – 20s-30s Group
Noon – YRUU
1:30 p.m. – Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team
6 p.m. – Sacred Song Circle
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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M
T
W
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F
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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
10:30 AM - UU Life Writers
10:30 AM - Quarterly Leadership Collaborative
1:15 PM - Threshold Singers Rehearsal
6:00 PM - Music Evening Event
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 - 20s-30s Group
12:00 PM - UUJME
12:00 PM - Reserved for Youth events
12:00 PM - YRUU
1:30 PM - Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team
4:00 PM - Chalice Circle
6:00 PM - Sacred Song Circle
10:00 AM - Chalice Circle
3:00 PM - Conversations, Etc.
6:00 PM - Gentle Yoga
7:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle
11:00 AM - Chalice Circle
1:00 PM - Crafting Group
6:30 PM - Sacred Song Circle
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle
8:30 AM - Men's Group
8:30 AM - Alpha Kappa
9:00 AM - Work That Reconnects
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 - Care Team Meeting
12:00 PM - LGBTQ Collective
12:00 PM - YRUU
4:00 PM - Loaves & Fishes
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 - Milestones Circle
12:00 PM - YRUU
12:15 PM - Disability Justice & Inclusion Team
10:00 AM - Gentle Yoga
8:30 AM - Men's Group
9:00 AM - Work That Reconnects
1:15 PM - Threshold Singers Rehearsal
5:30 PM - Ecstatic Dance
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
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...
Rental for swing dancers.
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 Wednesdays Additional information may...
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 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...
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...
Join us on the first Friday of each month from September to May this church year for Guidebook to the Garden, an all-ages workshop to...
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...
Group including Rev. Molly
Julie Youmans
with Violet
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 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...
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...
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...
at Lenoir Woods with Rosie Geiser and Dottie Mathews
with Violet Vonder haar. All are welcome! No experience necessary
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...
2nd and 4th Mondays with Larry and Nancy
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...
Rental for swing dancers.
Facilitated by Crystal Buffaloe and Christine Yant
with 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...
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 Wednesdays Additional information may...
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 Gretchen Maune
Facilitated by Lilianne Johnstone
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...
with Violet Vonder haar No experience necessary, all are welcome!
Facilitated by Patty Daus and Jordan Alexander
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)
An extension of the training group with Caya Tanski
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.
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;...
The LGBTQ Collective meets after worship on the third Sunday each month.
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...
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...
optional in person coffee hour the 1st Monday. With Julia Bonham-Hardy
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...
Rental for swing dancers.
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 Wednesdays Additional information may...
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 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...
with Violet Vonder haar All are welcome, no experience necessary!
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...
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
Game night with Austin and the Center Project.
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, led by Michael Davis, is a group for anyone interested in discussing a topic more deeply with others. No philosophical training is needed;...
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...
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...
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...
2nd and 4th Mondays with Larry and Nancy
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...
Rental for swing dancers.
Facilitated by Crystal Buffaloe and Christie Yant
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 Wednesdays Additional information may...
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 Gretchen Maune
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...
with Violet Vonder haar No experience necessary, all welcome!
meets in members homes. Facilitated by Julie and Greg Baka
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...
An extension of the training by Caya Tanski
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.
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...
Rental for swing dancers.
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 Wednesdays Additional information may...
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 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...
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...
Join us on the first Friday of each month from September to May this church year for Guidebook to the Garden, an all-ages workshop to...
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 March 1, 2026
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Greeting Area and Sanctuary
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
01
Mar
1 Mar 26 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Events on March 8, 2026
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Sanctuary
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Latimer Classroom
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
08
Mar
8 Mar 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sanctuary
Events on March 14, 2026
14
Mar
14 Mar 26 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am
14
Mar
14 Mar 26 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Greeting Area and Sanctuary
14
Mar
14 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lower Level-Centering Room
14
Mar
14 Mar 26 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
14
Mar
14 Mar 26 @ 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
14
Mar
14 Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Greeting Area
Events on March 15, 2026
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Sanctuary
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
15
Mar
15 Mar 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:15 pm
Events on March 22, 2026
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm
Sanctuary
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
22
Mar
22 Mar 26 @ 12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Lower Level-Centering Room
Events on March 29, 2026
29
Mar
29 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
29
Mar
29 Mar 26 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
29
Mar
29 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Lower Level
29
Mar
29 Mar 26 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Sanctuary
29
Mar
29 Mar 26 @ 11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Greeting Area
29
Mar
29 Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lower Level-YRUU Room
Recent News
- UUJME plans chili fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 15
- Music and Variety Show scheduled on Friday, Nov. 21
- “Friendsgiving” potluck planned on Nov. 28
- Honduras Ministry plans trivia night fundraiser Nov. 29
- Play area workdays scheduled Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22
- Church leaders’ November messages
- November Social Action Team news
- Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team November report
- Pastoral visitors team announced
- “Pen Pal” program with Fulton State Hospital
- “Coming Back to Life” programs planned on Saturday mornings starting Nov. 1
Featured News
UUJME Plans Chili Fundraiser
at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15
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