Upcoming Events

This page provides more information about upcoming events than may appear on the Church Calendar or elsewhere. In-person gatherings inside the church building must be scheduled with the Church Administrator. Masks are now optional but welcome. See the Church Groups page for more information about particular groups. See the Weekly News Update for more events. Check the Zoom Links page for the links to join online meetings below. For events and meetings not listed here, contact the team leader for information.

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Weekly and bi-weekly recurring events

Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Gentle Yoga is offered:

- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
- 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first Thursday each month)

Additional information is available from Karen Dwyer, or contact the church office.

Choir Rehearsals – Wednesday evenings

Choir rehearsals with Music Director Violet Vondar Haar take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary at church. All singers are welcome, regardless of experience and vocal part.

Crafting Group – 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays

The crafting group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in the Greeting Area. The group is recruiting new members and can help with any projects you may have. Beginners are welcome, and there is no hard commitment – come when you can. For more information, email Bonnie Johnson.

Living Earth Study Group – 9 a.m. first and third Saturdays

The Living Earth Study Group meets on first and third Saturdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Show-Me Dharma, 1600 West Broadway. It is facilitated by Peter Holmes, Ph.D. and Jared Belden, M.A. Sign up to attend by email. When warm weather returns next spring, Living Earth Meditation will resume. It is facilitated by Peter Holmes, PhD, and Tricia Straub. Sign up to attend by email. The study group and meditation programs are a joint project of UUCC, the Columbia Friends Meeting and Show-Me Dharma.

February events

Potluck – after worship on Sunday, Feb. 2

Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert if you are able, and please stay if you can’t because there’s always plenty of food to go around. Also, please help set up the Sanctuary for the potluck and stay after to help clean up and return the Sanctuary to normal order. Many hands make light work!

Potlucks can be challenging and sometimes downright frustrating for those with food sensitivities and allergies. For many, checking a box indicating “gluten-free,” “vegan” or “nondairy” is not enough. For instance, one of our members is gluten-free but also sensitive to arrowroot and sorghum flour. Let’s support each other by completing an ingredient list form. It will include a brief checklist stating whether the food is gluten-free, vegan, etc., and will ask for all ingredients. You could also print off the ingredient list from your recipe. We will have an ingredient list form available online and at all potlucks and other events where food is shared. Go here for the online PDF version of the ingredients form.

Those with dietary sensitivities thank you in advance, and we look forward to sharing community and yummy dishes with ingredients listed on the first Sunday of each month.

Social Action Team – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2 – online

The Social Action Team meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday each month via Zoom. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email the team’s chair, Fred Young.

Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 – online

The UUCC Men’s Group meets online via Zoom on the second, fourth, and fifth Saturdays of each month. For more information, contact Wiley Miller at 573-864-8574 or by email.

Writing (and Reading) for Spiritual Sustenance – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8

Join us monthly to listen to the “still small voice within” and to write in response. We are a group of writers of all genres (journaling totally counts), levels of experience, and interests. We set aside time to read poetry together, share writing prompts related to the spiritual theme of the month or work on our own projects – and also share with one another in affirmation. Please join us!

20s and 30s Group – noon Sunday, Feb. 9

The 20s-30s Group meets in the Sanctuary on the second Sunday each month after worship with 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!

UUJME – noon Sunday, Feb. 9

Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) is a UUA-related Social Justice Organization. Are you concerned about what is going on in Israel and Palestine? Would you like to learn more? Would you like to take part in activities to educate ourselves and our congregation about the issues involved? We usually meet every second Sunday after church. We would welcome everyone to join us as we attempt to find ways to do our part to help the Palestinians, who suffer every day from famine, illness and polluted water. For information, email Margaret Tyler, Chair.

Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 – online

Our Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team will hold its regular monthly meeting via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9. All are wlecome to participate. For more information, email either of the team’s co-chairs, Allie Gassmann or Dave Gibbons.

Book Discussion Group – 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 – online

The Book Discussion Group will meet to briefly discuss books that each has read. For information email Pam Springsteel.

Conversations Etc. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 – online

Conversations, Etc., the UUCC senior women’s group, will meet via Zoom. We gather together to enjoy the company of women friends. If you would like to join us, email Pam Springsteel.

Junior Youth Meeting – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14

All middle schoolers are invited to join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day for a Valentine’s-themed Minute to Win it competition. For those who haven’t played Minute to Win It games before, we will compete in a variety of silly challenges, with the focus more on the silly than the competition. Please RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15

The Writer’s Group meets from 10:30 a.m. to noon on the first and third Saturdays of the month to write and share at the church. For questions email Mary Herde.

Art GroUUp – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15

If you love art and making connections, the new Art GroUUp is looking for you! We will be meeting at the church from 6:30 to 8 p.m. every third Friday of the month. Meetings may include BYO craft nights, art therapy prompts related to monthly sermon topics, collaborative creations to beautify the church, and service projects. Open to all skill levels and experience!

Valentine’s Dance – 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15

Everyone is invited to our annual Valentine’s Dance from 7 to 9 p.m .Saturday, Feb. 15. We will be raising money to support the Boone County Community Bail Fund. Join us for music, dancing, tasty treats, and a lot of fun! Donations of any amount are welcome.

This event is hosted by our YRUU high school youth group, so it is also a great way to support these emerging activists!

Loaves and Fishes – 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16

Our Social Action Team needs volunteers to prepare servings of various dishes and other volunteers to serve the meal and clean up afterward.

The location of Loaves and Fishes is the Ashley Street Center, 1509 Ashley St., behind the city power plant (view map). The meal time is 4:30 p.m.

Both the volunteers providing food and those who will serve and clean up are asked to be at the Ashley Street Center between 4 and 4:15 p.m. Cleanup is expected to be complete by about 6:15 p.m. Please sign up here.

You can also support this effort by making a donation to the church specifying “Loaves and Fishes Fund.” For more information, email Fred Young or Gregg Suhler.

Board of Trustees – 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20

Our Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20. Per church bylaws, church members are welcome to attend and observe board meetings.

Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Feb. 22 – online