For Forum, Mindfulness Meditation and Worship,
drop-in child care is provided. No reservation is needed.

Dec. 14, 2025

9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library

The Forum Discussion Group meets at 9 a.m. most Sundays from September through May. On Dec. 14 Connie Johnmeyer will discuss her military career, pre- and post-911. She served in the U.S. Air Force.

9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation – Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room

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 weather permits, meditation will take place at the Fire Circle behind the church. Otherwise, meditation will be in the Lower Level-Centering Room. For more information, email Anna Lingo or Susan Pereira.

10:30 a.m. – Worship Service – Sanctuary

“The Coming of the Light” – Rabbi Jeanne Snodgrass, Guest Preacher

Rabbi Jeanne Snodgrass serves as the Executive Director of Mizzou Hillel, is a member of Congregation Beth Shalom, and serves on the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education. She will be leading us in a service reflecting on Hanukah as our Jewish members, friends and neighbors prepare to celebrate this Festival of Lights.

Order of Service

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10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Lower Level

After a centering time in the Sanctuary at the beginning of the worship service, the children will go downstairs for their regular classes. Free nursery care for infants to 3-year-olds will be available until 11:45 a.m. Read about our Youth Religious Education program.

After Worship – Coffee Hour – Greeting Area

Enjoy beverages and conversation in the Greeting Area after worship.

Noon – Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library

The Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team will hold its regular monthly meeting. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email either of the team’s co-chairs, Allie Gassmann or Dave Gibbons.

Noon – 20s-30s Group – Sanctuary

The 20s-30s Group meets on the second Sunday each month in the Sanctuary after worship for a potluck lunch and activities. All UUs and visitors in their 20s and 30s are warmly welcomed. Please email Rev. Molly to request childcare or ask any questions!

Noon – UUJME – Lower Level-Centering Room

Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon Sunday, Dec.14. If you have questions, email Margaret Tyler, UUJME Chair.

Noon – YRUU – Lower Level-YRUU Room

Members of YRUU, our high school youth group, will gather for the regular weekly meeting.

Noon – Finding Our Way Forward – Lower Level-Barton Classroom

The Fining Our Way Forward Team will hold a regular meeting to continue its work of finding ways to build and strengthen community through mutual aid and radical neighboring. All are welcome to participate.

2 p.m. – Holiday Choir Rehearsal – Sanctuary

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your Christmas Eve? Consider joining Music Director Violet Vonder Haar in song. Expect simple, familiar seasonal songs with only two Sunday rehearsal commitments from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 and 21. Sign up and learn more.