Site Updates

Sept. 27, 2026

Here’s what new on our website since last Sunday:

Home Page

Worship next Sunday, Oct. 11, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Worship Associate Heidi Shearer’s sermon will be “Life Cycle of a Sunflower.” Join us to reflect on the lessons of sunflowers and the wisdom of the earth’s cycles

Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- Noon – 20s-30s Group
- Noon – UUJME
- Noon – YRUU
- Noon – Philosophy Club
- Noon –Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team

A video of guest preacher Eden Johnson’s sermon this morning, “Fearless and Fearful Movement,” appears in the middle of the home page. The video is directly available on Youtube and also is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Current Newsletter

In case you missed the email sent out this past Thursday, the October issue of our monthly electronic newsletter, The Searchlight, is now available here. The October issue also is linked on the Monthly Newsletter page along with past issues.

See 25 photos of our Pride paraders and booth

On Sept. 27, 2026, we took church to the streets by participating in the annual Pride Parade in lieu of our usual worship service because PrideFest organizers moved the start time of the parade to 11 a.m. The slideshow here has been updated to show two photos of our PrideFest booth after the 23 photos of our Pride paraders.

Upcoming Events

October events and meetings are listed with brief descriptions on this page.

Church Groups

This page was updated to include five church groups not previously listed.

Weekly News Update

The most important news is posted on this page every Wednesday. You can easily get to this page by clicking the “Weekly News Update” button in the “Stay Informed” section at the bottom right of the home page.

Sept. 20, 2026

Here’s what new on our website since last Sunday:

Home Page

Worship next Sunday, Sept. 27, is featured at the upper right of the home page. PrideFest organizers have moved the time of the annual Pride Parade earlier in the day, so we are taking church to the streets!

Rather than joining us at church, please join us to march, wheel, and roll together as a church in the Mid-Missouri Pride Parade. Gather in the Armory parking lot at 10:30 a.m. and find us by looking for our 40-foot rainbow banner! You can fill out UUCC’s parade registration form online to let us know about any access needs you may have.

There will be a small, informal gathering at the church for those who are unable or prefer not to join in the parade. There will be no livestream on Sept. 27.

Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service – Pride Parade
- 10:30 a.m. – Informal Worship – Sanctuary
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- 11:45 a.m. – Philosophy Club
- Noon – YRUU
- Noon – Milestones Circle
- Noon – Finding Our Way Forward Team
- 12:15 p.m. – Disability Justice & Inclusion Team

A video of this morning’s collaborative sermon by Rev. Jordinn Nelson Long and Rev. Molly, “Take It to the Water,” appears in the middle of the home page. The video also is directly available on Youtube and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Milestones Circle Materials

The order of service for next Sunday’s Milestones Circle gathering was posted here.

Board Information

The agenda and related documents for the Board of Trustees meeting this past Thursday evening were added to this password-protected page.

Weekly News Update

Sept. 13, 2026

Home Page

Worship next Sunday, Sept. 20, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Rev. Jordinn Nelson Long and Rev. Dr. Molly Housh Gordon will team up to deliver “Take It to the Water.” The poet John O’Donohue writes: “I would love to live like a river flows, carried by the surprise of its own unfolding.” Join us to ponder what lessons the water of Grindstone Creek can speak into our lives.

Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):

- 9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
- 9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
- 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
- 10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
- After Worship – Coffee Hour
- Noon – Care Team Meeting
- Noon – YRUU
- Noon – LGBTQ Collective
- 12:30 p.m. – Deep Canvass Training
- 4:30 to 6:45 p.m. – Loaves & Fishes – Please Sign Up

A video of Rev. Molly’s sermon this morning, “You are here. We are here,” appears in the middle of the home page. The video also is directly available on Youtube and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

Why You Should Volunteer in our Religious Education Program this Year

Jamila Batchelder, our Director of Religious Education, gives four reasons you should consider volunteering to help in R.E. this year and emphasizes it’s not an every-Sunday commitment.

Weekly News Update

Joys and Sorrows

We share the joys, sorrows and prayers of our community on this page.

Sept. 6, 2026

Home Page

Worship next Sunday, Sept. 13, is featured at the upper right of the home page. Rev. Molly’s sermon will be “You are here. We are here.” This year, our worship arc invites us to re-locate ourselves in a time of disorientation, and to root ourselves in place and earth. Join us for a service introducing the arc and reflecting on what it means to deeply connect with and deeply love a place and its people.

Immediately below the worship service information on the home page is this summary schedule of activities next Sunday (details here):

9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education
After Worship – Coffee Hour
Noon – 20s-30s Group
Noon – UUJME
Noon – YRUU
Noon – Sanctuary & Immigrant Justice Team
4 to 7 p.m. – Prospective Members Retreat

A video of Rev. Molly’s sermon this morning, “Barely Gettin’ By,” appears in the middle of the home page. The video also is directly available on Youtube and is linked on the Sermon/Worship Archive page.

The “Featured News” section at the bottom right of the home page features the opening of signups for 2026-27 Chalice Circles and next Sunday’s retreat for prospective new members.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Columbia, Missouri

Unitarian Universalist Church

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sept. 27, 2026

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Sept. 6, 2026

Unitarian Universalist Church
of Columbia, Missouri