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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6:30 PM - Junior Youth Group
6:45 PM - Women's Chalice Circle
1:00 PM - Crafting Group
11:30 AM - Karen fitness class
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
12:00 PM - Annual Congregational Meeting
12:00 PM - YRUU
2:00 PM - LGBTQ Collective
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8:30 AM - Men's Group
12:00 PM - Milestones Circle
12:00 PM - YRUU
12:15 PM - Disability Justice & Inclusion Team
2:00 PM - Peter Holmes Birthday
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7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Wednesdays
1:00 PM - Crafting Group
11:30 AM - Karen fitness Class
8:30 AM - Men's Group
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
regular meeting, new date for May
Kaleidoscope will meet at 1:30 p.m.
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East will show the film Where Olive Trees Weep at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in the Sanctuary....
The team and UUCC staff meet to discuss maintenance of the church building.
The Junior Youth Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second Friday each month, September-May. For the final Junior Youth meeting of the program year...
Join us outside to help prepare for and set up our play space.
Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team meeting
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...
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
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.
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...
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.
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is 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...
YRUU prepares for their service Sunday.
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...
The 2025 Annual Congregational Meeting has been scheduled after worship at noon on Sunday, May 18 in the Sanctuary and via Zoom. Business to be...
YRUU is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
Regular Meeting
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...
The third Monday Chalice Circle is facilitated by Julia Bonham-Hardy via Zoom.
Renter
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...
Fred Young, Alan Arnold, and Neil Minturn rehearse for the service
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...
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 is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
Backup location in case of rain.
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator the the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
This Chalice Circle meets at 10 a.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month and is 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...
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...
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