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 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Gentle Yoga is offered:
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- 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 Meditation – 9 a.m. Saturdays
With the arrival of warmer weather, Living Earth Meditation will resume weekly sessions at 9 a.m. Saturdays at 1400 Gary St. on April 5. It is facilitated by Peter Holmes, Ph.D., Jared Belden, M.A., and Tricia Straub. Sign up to attend by email. During cold weather months, 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. The meditation and study group programs are a joint project of UUCC, the Columbia Friends Meeting and Show-Me Dharma.
April and May events
Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5
The UU Life 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.
The Sermon in You: A Lay Preaching Workshop – 1 p.m. Saturday, April 5
Do you have a sermon in you? You almost certainly do. Join Rev. Molly and your Worship Associates in the Sanctuary from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5 for an afternoon to talk about the art of preaching, ponder big and beautiful questions, play with writing prompts and ideas, and discover the sermon in you. Please register here to attend.
First Sunday Potluck – after worship Sunday, April 6
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, April 6, – 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.
Book Discussion Group – 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6 – 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, April 9 – 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, April 11
We had to cancel due to weather last month, so let’s try again! All middle schoolers are invited to join us for Jackbox Games, an online party game activity. Youth will need to bring a device that can access the internet in order to play (phone, tablet, etc. School tablets won’t work because they have restrictions on website usage). Please RSVP by Wednesday, April 9.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12 – 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.
Playground Platform Workday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12
We are going to be getting new wooden playground equipment this spring, but we need YOUR HELP putting it all together! Three workdays over three consecutive Saturdays in April (12, 19 and 26) will be devoted to putting together a wooden platform and associated equipment in the area to the northeast of the building. The workdays will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and under the supervision of members of your Facilities Team. Parents of children will be encouraged to come for an hour or two to help out, and depending on age, children will be encouraged to lend a hand too. We really want our families to feel a vested interest and personal connection with this project/equipment. Please join us! Questions? Contact Kevin Fritsche at 573-289-4536 or by email.
Writing (and Reading) for Spiritual Sustenance – 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12
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.
UUJME – noon Sunday, April 13
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.
Special Event: Join us at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4 in the Sanctuary for a film and discussion. We will watch the film “Where Olive Trees Weep” and have a discussion after the film.
For more information email UUJME Chair Margaret Tyler.
Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13 – online
Our Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team will hold its regular monthly meeting via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 13. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email either of the team’s co-chairs, Allie Gassmann or Dave Gibbons.
20s and 30s Group – 6 p.m. Sunday, April 13
The 20s-30s Group meets on the second Sunday each month, usually after worship with a potluck lunch and activities. On April 13, the group will meet instead at 6 p.m. for a group movie night. We’ll meet in the Sanctuary. All UUs and visitors in their 20s and 30s are warmly welcomed. Please email Rev. Molly to request childcare or ask any questions!
Board of Trustees – 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17
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.
Art GroUUp – 6:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 18
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!
Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19
The UU Life 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.
Playground Platform Workday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19
We are going to be getting new wooden playground equipment this spring, but we need YOUR HELP putting it all together! Three workdays over three consecutive Saturdays in April (12, 19 and 26) will be devoted to putting together a wooden platform and associated equipment in the area to the northeast of the building. The workdays will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and under the supervision of members of your Facilities Team. Parents of children will be encouraged to come for an hour or two to help out, and depending on age, children will be encouraged to lend a hand too. We I really want our families to feel a vested interest and personal connection with this project/equipment. Please join us! Questions? Contact Kevin Fritsche at 573-289-4536 or by email.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt – 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19
YRUU, our high school youth group, will host their annual Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt to raise money for their summer trip. Tickets are $7 per person, and $25 per family. If you would like to donate ingredients to help them make the brunch, please see the food sign ups on the website.
Pride Prom – 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 19
UUCC will host the annual Pride Prom for mid-Missouri area LGBTQIA+ high school students and allies from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. Tickets are $3 ahead and $5 at the door. Besides UUCC, sponsors are the Battle High School GSA, Hickman High School GSA, Rock Bridge High School GSA, Rainbow & Allies at Hitachi Energy, Parents4Parents, and The Center Project.
Loaves and Fishes – 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20
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.
Missouri UU Advocacy Day – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 23
Join UUs from across the state on April 23 for the first-ever Missouri UU Advocacy Day to build power for the world we dream about as Missouri Unitarian Universalists! Gather at the UU Fellowship of Jefferson City, 1021 Northeast Dr., or carpool there with your fellow UU Churchers. Wear your favorite UU gear! Snacks and lunch will be provided with a suggested donation. Register here.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 26 – 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.
Playground Platform Workday – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26
We are going to be getting new wooden playground equipment this spring, but we need YOUR HELP putting it all together! Three workdays over three consecutive Saturdays in April (12, 19 and 26) will be devoted to putting together a wooden platform and associated equipment in the area to the northeast of the building. The workdays will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and under the supervision of members of your Facilities Team. Parents of children will be encouraged to come for an hour or two to help out, and depending on age, children will be encouraged to lend a hand too. We really want our families to feel a vested interest and personal connection with this project/equipment. Please join us! Questions? Contact Kevin Fritsche at 573-289-4536 or by email.
Milestones Circle – noon Sunday, April 27
The Milestones Circle is an open, drop-in small group for older adults to meet, share thoughts and concerns, and receive support and friendship in a UU setting. The group meets each month on the fourth Sunday after the worship service in the Forum Room/Library on the lower level of the church. Bring a brown bag lunch and help explore the spirituality in your life.
Milestones materials are available here. For more information, contact volunteer Kathie Bergman at 573-999-3938 or by email.
Kaleidoscope Pagan Gathering – 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3
Join Kaleidoscope as we celebrate Beltane, better known to most of you as May Day. We used to weave paper baskets, fill them with dandelions, and hang them on peoples’ doors. Do you remember? Celebrate fertility, and joy, and (at last) fresh greens to eat. Gather with us on at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at the church. We will join in ritual, followed by a potluck and friendship. All are welcome, no matter what their personal paths.