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, Aug. 2, 2026
Caya Tanski, Lay Leader
"Grief, Praise and Belonging"
Grief is one of love’s deepest expressions. This service is an invitation to mourn what has been/is being lost, to praise the beauty and mystery of our living Earth, and to deepen the sacred bonds that connect us with all life and each other.
Livestream options – Zoom • Facebook
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.
July 19 Sermon Video
In his sermon “It Holds Whatever It Is Given” on July 19, 2026, lay leader Ben Schulz said that under capitalism, all things, and even people, are only one step away from becoming trash. The antidote, he said, is to "...hold all or neighbors close – human or not. We can give love and caring to whoever comes before us and show that everyone really is precious...."
Full Sunday Schedule
Aug. 2, 2026
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
After Worship – Coffee Hour
Noon – First Sunday Potluck
1:30 p.m. – Social Action Team
Calendar
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
1:30 PM - Social Action Team
2
3
4
5
7:30 AM - Parking lot Paving
4:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd Sundays
10:00 AM - Chalice Circle-2nd Wednesday
7:00 PM - Chalice Circle-2nd & 4th Wednesdays
7:00 PM - Audit Committee Meeting
12
4:00 PM - Prism Lock-in
15
12:00 AM - Newsletter Submissions Deadline
8:00 AM - Upper Kitchen Floor Install
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:00 AM - Upper Kitchen flooring install
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
5:30 PM - Local Voter Registration Training
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
12:00 PM - Milestones Circle
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
8:15 AM - Columbia Art League Summer Camp
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30
1
2
3
6:00 PM - Work that reconnects worshop
9:00 AM - Work that reconnects workshop
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...
Andrew Hutchinson LiUNA Local 955 Union Representative / Organizing Director
Rainbow Rock and Ride backup rain location.
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 next in-person educational opportunity for newcomers interested in becoming church members, “Getting to Know UU: A Newcomers Retreat and Dinner,” will be held from...
The Book Discussion Group will meet to briefly via Zoom discuss books that each has read. For information email Pam Springsteel.
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...
clinic planning meeting
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.
Ruth Milledge
The Center project planned lock-in for Prism.
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...
Facilities team members will be installing new flooring in the upper-level kitchen
Renter
Facilities team members will be installing new flooring in the upper-level kitchen
Renter
Small group doing an online training with James Gordon.
Renter
Singing with Violet
Renter
Renter
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...
Kaleidoscope will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 21, in the Greeting Area.
Led by Lauren Holland, Renter
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...
Renter
Renter
Crystal Buffaloe is the facilitator the the Chalice Circle that meets on second Tuesdays (and sometimes fourth Tuesdays).
Renter
Renter
Renter
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...
Como Mobile Aid meets for their CPR training class.
The Healing Web: Finding Strength in Community and Connection
The Healing web: Finding Strength in Community and Connection
Recent News
- More Loaves and Fishes help needed at new location
- Retreat for prospective members set on Sept. 13
- Church leaders’ August messages
- Volunteers sought for Get-Out-the-Vote canvassing
- 2026-27 Faith-to-Action recipients announced
- We are hiring! Assistant Position in Religious Education
- Siding replacement start date delayed
- Tiny Gardens Everywhere book study planned
- SIJT announces fundraising results for Rapid Response Fund
Featured News
Tiny Gardens Everywhere book study planned June 17, July 8 and 22, and Aug. 5
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