Aug. 20, 2017 – Total Eclipse of the SUUn

As Columbia prepared to experience a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21, the Sanctuary was full on Sunday, Aug. 20 as our worship service explored the science of the eclipse, the myths that ancient peoples used to interpret the disappearance of the sun, and the awe and wonder of myth and science both. About 110 adults and 30 children attended the service.

The photos in the slideshow below were taken by Steve Scott. Click the arrows to see the next or previous photos.

  • Almost all the seats in the Sanctuary were full.
  • Our high school students demonstrated the science of the full eclipse with narration by DRE Jamila Batchelder.
  • High school students used shadow palsy to act out several ancient myths about eclipses, again with narration by Jamila Batchelder.
  • Rev. Molly delivered her homily, "Science. Myth. Awe."
  • The UUCC Band performed "Eclipse" by Pink Floyd. From left, Alan Arnold on saxophone, Sam Buffaloe on drums, Sam Otten on piano, and vocals by Chelsea Otten and Jamie Meadows. The band also played the prelude, offertory, and a postlude.