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, June 7, 2026
Potluck Brunch Church at Shepard Park
Join us for church in Shepard Park next door to the church. We have the shelter reserved for a potluck brunch picnic. Please bring your potluck dishes directly to the park, and we also recommend bringing camp chairs and picnic blankets. The “service” will consist of eating, chatting, playground play, and enjoying one another’s company. There will be no online church. The rain location will be the sanctuary.
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 24 Sermon Video
Anna McAnnally kicked off our summer "That’ll Preach" Lay Preaching Series on May 24, 2026 with a sermon titled "The Unitarian Universalist Land of Oz." She explored how the 14 Wizard of Oz books can help survive authoritarianism by channeling children's ideas about the way things should be, allowing us to hold onto optimism while learning and planning for a better world.
Full Sunday Schedule
June 7, 2026
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service – Potluck
Brunch at Shepard Park
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education –
Fun at Shepard Park
After Worship – Coffee Hour
1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
28
29
30
1
2
5
8
6:30 PM - Junior Youth Group
6:45 PM - Women's Chalice Circle
1:00 PM - Crafting Group
11:30 AM - Karen fitness class
10:30 AM - UU Life Writers
12:00 PM - YRUU Service Rehearsal
2:30 PM - Chalice Circle Facilitators Meeting
9:00 AM - Forum Discussion Group
12:00 PM - Annual Congregational Meeting
12:00 PM - YRUU
2:00 PM - LGBTQ Collective
21
8:30 AM - Men's Group
26
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.
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 is our high school youth group that meets weekly meeting in the YRUU room on the lower level.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
Recent News
- Faith-to-Action nominations open until July 1
- Plans announced for minister’s sabbatical
- Church leaders’ May messages
- SIJT announces fundraising results for Rapid Response Fund
- RE Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon set May 31
- Scenes from the April 26 Volunteer Fair and Free Market
- Intern Minister will be ordained at UUCC on Saturday, May 16
- President explains church siding replacement project
- “Little Free Pantry” comes to UUCC
- Intern minister shares her Minneapolis experience
Featured News
Faith-to-Action nominations
requested by July 1
The UUCC Social Action Team is requesting nominations for Faith-to-Action collection recipients for September 2026 through August 2027. Nominations submitted by July 1 will receive priority consideration.
Faith-to-Action Nomination Form
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