Weekly Living Earth Meditation sessions – silent meditation outdoors with an opportunity to share insights and reflections – are scheduled at 9 a.m. every Saturday at 1400 Gary Street. The sessions will be facilitated by Jared Belden, M.A., Peter Holmes, Ph.D., and Tricia Straub. The focus of the sessions is to be at home in nature while building a connection between spiritual practice and ecological awareness. This is a collaborative program of UUCC, the Columbia Friends Meeting and Show Me Dharma.
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 recurring events
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer
Gentle Yoga takes place at the church at these times:
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- 10 to 11:15 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
- 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first Thursday each month)
Note: Electricity is expected to be turned off at church Oct. 26-29 due to the siding replacement project. Yoga will not take place when the electricity is off.
For more information, email Karen Dwyer or call the church office.
Choir Rehearsals – 7 p.m. Wednesdays
The UUCC Choir rehearses at 7 p.m. Wednesdays in the Sanctuary. If you are interested in joining the choir, click the link below to learn more and sign up.
Crafting Group – 1 p.m. Thursdays
The crafting group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday in the Greeting Area from September through May. For more information, email Bonnie Johnson.
Living Earth Meditation – 9 a.m. Saturdays
Current month events
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 – 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.
Kaleidoscope – 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31
Samhein (saw-win), Year’s Ending, and the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead grows thin. Now is the time to remember those who have passed, and explore within ourselves those changes we need or want to make in our lives. Gather with Kaleidoscope at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. We will join in ritual, followed by a finger food potluck and friendship. All are welcome, no matter what their personal paths.
Completion of Siding Project – All day Nov. 2-6
The second (and hopefully final) week of work to replace the siding at UUCC will be Nov. 2-6. The church is expected to be accessible during the work.
First Sunday Potluck – Noon Sunday, Nov. 1
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. To accommodate those with dietary restrictions, please provide a complete ingredient list for your food contribution and indicate whether it is dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, vegan and/or vegetarian. Go here for a fillable PDF form for your contribution.
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!
Social Action Team – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1
Our Social Action Team holds its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. All are welcome. For information, email team chair Fred Young.
Election Day – All day Tuesday, Nov. 3
Our Greeting Area will be a polling place for the Nov. 3 election. Don’t forget to vote at your own assigned polling place!
Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
The UU Life Writers’ Group meets on the first and third Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Centering Room at church. The group meets to write and share. For Information email Mary Herde.
Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – Noon Sunday, Nov. 8
The Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team will hold its regular monthly meeting. All are welcome. For information, email co-chairs Allie Gassmann or Dave Gibbons.
20s-30s Group – Noon Sunday, Nov. 8
The 20s-30s Group meets on second Sundays in the Sanctuary after worship for a potluck lunch and activities. UUs and visitors in their 20s and 30s are welcome. For information, email the minister.
Philosophy Club – Noon Sunday, Nov. 8
Philosophy Club welcomes everyone interested in discussing ideas more deeply. No philosophical training is needed and all worldviews are welcome. Members may propose topics. The group meets on second and fourth Sundays after worship. For information, email Wade Schuette (leader on second Sundays) or Ben Schulz (leader on fourth Sundays).
UUJME – Noon Sunday, Nov. 8
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) meets after worship on second Sundays. For information, email chair Margaret Tyler.
Conversations, Etc. – online – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11
Conversations, Etc., UUCC’s senior women’s group, meets by Zoom to enjoy the company of women friends. To join, email Pam Springsteel.
Junior Youth – 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13
All 6th, 7th and 8th graders are invited to our Junior Youth meeting where will be watching “The Princess Bride.” RSVP by Wednesday, Nov. 12 so we can make sure we have enough pizza for everyone.
Men’s Group – online – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
The UUCC Men’s Group meets via Zoom on second, fourth and fifth Saturdays. For information, contact Wiley Miller at 573-864-8574 or by email.
Planned Giving – 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
The Planned Giving sub-group of our Stewardship Team will meet. All are welcome.
Writing (and Reading) for Spiritual Sustenance – 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
Gather to read poetry, respond to writing prompts inspired by the monthly spiritual theme, work on individual writing and share in a supportive setting. Writers of all genres, interests and experience levels are welcome.
Honduras Trivia Night – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
The annual Honduras Ministry Trivia Night to raise funds for the El Pital Health Clinic and other partner projects in Honduras is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at church. Tickets are $30 per person or $15 for students/low income. Tickets can be purchased in advance (email Allie Gassmann) or at the door. If you like, bring soup or chili to share by 5:45pm. Childcare will be provided. The event will include a silent auction and 50-50 raffles. Join us for a night of fun, prizes, and good food!
Book Discussion – online – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14
The Book Discussion Group meets via Zoom to discuss books members have read. For information, email Pam Springsteel.
UUCC Care Team – Noon Sunday, Nov. 15
The Care Team meets on third Sundays. All are welcome. For information, email the Care Team.
LGBTQ Collective – Noon Sunday, Nov. 15
The LGBTQ Collective meets after worship on third Sundays. For information, email Heidi Shearer.
Loaves and Fishes – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15
The Social Action Team needs volunteers to provide food, serve the meal and clean up at the Voluntary Action Center Opportunity Campus, 1300 Bowling St. See the location map. Meal service starts at 5 p.m. Food and serving volunteers are asked to arrive between 4:40 and 4:55 p.m., with cleanup to be finished by about 6:45 p.m. Please volunteer here. Donations designated for the “Loaves and Fishes Fund” are also welcome. For information, email Fred Young or Gregg Suhler.
Conversations, Etc. – online – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18
Conversations, Etc., UUCC’s senior women’s group, meets by Zoom to enjoy the company of women friends. To join, email Pam Springsteel.
Wails for Grief Concert – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18
The All Voices UUCC Choir will present “WAILS: Songs for Grief” by Alexandra “Ahlay” Blakely on Wednesday, Nov. 18. “WAILS” is a Sacred musical vessel and offering created to hold, witness and honor grief, together, in community. The circle will open at 6:30 p.m., and the musical offering will begin at 7 p.m. A love offering of $5-25 is encouraged to go toward our musicians and Blakely’s work. “WAILS” is a concept album by Blakely, entirely dedicated to grief. It includes an opening and closing song and an opening and closing invocation/prayer/spell. Listen and learn more.
Board of Trustees – 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19
Our Board of Trustees holds regular monthly meetings on the third Thursday. Under church bylaws, church members may attend and observe.
Coming of Age Class – 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20
This will be the first meeting of the “Coming of Age Class,” a program for 8th-9th graders to reflect on the big questions of life, meaning and purpose, and find their own answers. In the process, they also learn how to create a spiritual community with their peers in which they support each other’s growth. The classes will not be held during the regular Sunday RE time. Participants will receive more information by email before each class.
Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21
The UU Life Writers’ Group meets on the first and third Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Centering Room at church. The group meets to write and share. For Information email Mary Herde.
Philosophy Club – 11:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22
Philosophy Club welcomes everyone interested in discussing ideas more deeply. No philosophical training is needed and all worldviews are welcome. Members may propose topics. The group meets on second and fourth Sundays after worship. For information, email Wade Schuette (leader on second Sundays) or Ben Schulz (leader on fourth Sundays).
Finding Our Way Forward Team – Noon Sunday, Nov. 22
The Finding Our Way Forward (FOWF) Team, consisting of James Gordon, Dottie Mathews, Lindsey Saunders, Mark Price and Kim Wade, meets after worship on fourth Sundays. The team is developing plans for its future work. All are welcome.
Milestones Circle – Noon Sunday, Nov. 22
Milestones Circle is an open, drop-in group for older adults to share thoughts, concerns, support and friendship. It meets after worship on fourth Sundays in the Forum Room/Library downstairs. Bring a brown bag lunch. Milestones materials are available here. For information, email Kathie Bergman.
Disability Justice and Inclusion Team (DJIT) – online only – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22
DJIT meets via Zoom on fourth Sundays to share space, support one another and discuss issues. RSVP or ask questions of Gretchen Maune or Marcie Brennan.
Care Team Friendsgiving – Noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27
Our Care Team will host a Potluck Friendsgiving meal at noon Friday, Nov. 27, the day after Thanksgiving, at the church. All are welcome to come and share a meal, conversation and community. The church will provide turkey and drinks. The rest of the meal will be potluck style. Plan to bring one or two dishes to share along with an ingredient list. Email questions to the Care Team.
Men’s Group – online – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28
The UUCC Men’s Group meets via Zoom on second, fourth and fifth Saturdays. For information, contact Wiley Miller at 573-864-8574 or by email.