Coming Up Sunday
For Forum, Mindfulness Meditation and Worship,
drop-in child care is provided. No reservation is needed.
July 19, 2026
9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – No Meeting
The Forum Discussion Group takes a break from June through August. Forum meets at 9 a.m. Sundays from September through May except holiday weekends.
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
Lay-Led Service – Ben Schulz – “It Holds Whatever It Is Given”
Under capitalism, all things, and even people, are only one step away from becoming trash. Where can we find the spirit of life, when the face of the world seems to be covered in what is broken and useless? The sad fact is that anything can be made into garbage. But there is hope: If anything can be made into garbage, anything can be made good again. Therein lies a hopeful work that each one of us can take up.
Livestream options – Zoom • Facebook
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – Summer R.E.
The summer religious education focus is on fun, friendship, and community building. We will spend time at the park, on our new play structure, or indoors on those days that are just too hot or rainy for outdoor play. We will have a few structured activities and a lot of free play. It is a great chance for kids to get to know each other better and form connections. 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 – Care Team – 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. The group will make plans for Columbia Pride Sept. 26-27. Snacks and childcare will be provided. For information email Heidi Shearer.
4 to 6:15 p.m. – Loaves and Fishes Dinner – VAC Opportunity 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. Click the button below to sign up to prepare food for this meal and/or to help set up, serve, and clean up.
July 19 Loaves & Fishes Signup
Effective July 6, 2026, the location of Loaves and Fishes is the Voluntary Action Center Opportunity Campus, 1300 Bowling St. (view map). Both the volunteers providing food and those who will serve and clean up are asked arrive 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.