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

April 19, 2026

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 except holiday weekends. On April 19 Connie Johnmeyer will lead a discussion of Great Decisions, Chapter 7, “AI and American National Security.”

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

“From Destruction, Creation” – Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon

I recently heard an artist I admire declare: The only answer to all this destruction is creation. And of course the earth shows us that new life is always being born from death and rot. What are we creating, in the shadow of the collapse of empire?

Order of Service (when available)

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

After a centering time in the Sanctuary at the beginning of worship, the children will go downstairs for their 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.

After Worship – SIJT Fundraiser – Greeting Area

The Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team (SIJT) will hold a fundraiser for its a Rapid Response Fund. The team will be selling tamales – you are welcome to stay and eat or take them home. There will be no set price – the team just asks for donations for the fund, which will be available for UUCC to more quickly respond to requests for financial assistance from our immigrant neighbors during a time when their financial needs are urgent. The fund will be managed by Rev. Molly and Rev. Dottie.

Noon – Care Team Meeting – Lower Level-Centering Room

Our Care Team holds its regular monthly meetings at noon on third Sundays. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email the Care Team.

Noon – LGBTQ Collective – Sanctuary

The LGBTQ Collective meets on the third Sunday each month after worship. Childcare will be provided. If you have questions, email Heidi Shearer.

Noon – YRUU – Lower Level-YRUU Room

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

4 to 6:15 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes Dinner – Ashley Street Center

Our Social Action Team organizes volunteers to provide the evening meal at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen on the third Sunday each month. Please sign up here.

Both the volunteers providing food and those who will serve and clean up are asked to be at the Ashley Street Center,1509 Ashley St. (view map) between 4 and 4:15 p.m. The meal will be served at 4:30 p.m. Cleanup is expected to be complete by about 6:15 p.m.

Please submit receipts for all food items, and some or all of your expenses may be reimbursed by the church. Email the Church Administrator to obtain the church’s sales tax exemption certificate to use when purchasing food for Loaves and Fishes. If you have questions, email Fred Young or Gregg Suhler of the Social Action Team.

4 to 7 p.m. – Newcomer Retreat and Potluck – Greeting Area and Sanctuary

Newcomers interested in becoming members of the church are invited to the “Getting to Know UU” Newcomers’ Retreat and Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 19. Members, friends, and visitors who are not yet members are invited to meet the newcomers at the potluck from 6 to 7 p.m. Please register here for the retreat and/or the potluck dinner: For more information on how to become a member, see the How to Join page.

Sunday, May 3, will be Joining Sunday (previously known as Ingathering Sunday). Those who have attended a Newcomers’ Retreat and have decided they want to become members will be welcomed into membership during worship. Please register here so we can have your new name tag and your welcome gift ready.