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
Minister’s Office Hours
Regular office hours are:
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- 2:30 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at church
- 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays at Uprise Bakery downtown
If you need to meet at a different time, you can schedule an appointment by emailing Rev. Molly.
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 button below to learn more and to sign up.
Choir Info & Signup
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.
Sacred Song Circle with Violet Vonder Haar- 6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Join Violet for group singing. No experience or RSVP required. Just come join the group and sing.
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays
Gentle Yoga is offered at the church:
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- 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays
- 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
Effective the week of Sept. 15, Gentle Yoga is no longer offered on Thursday evenings. Additional information is available from Karen Dwyer, or contact the church office.
Living Earth Meditation – 9 a.m. Saturdays
Living Earth Meditation holds weekly sessions at 9 a.m. Saturdays at 1400 Gary St., 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.
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October and early November events
“Guide to the Garden” worship theme workshop – 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3
Join us in the sanctuary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday each month from September through May for Guidebook to the Garden, an all-ages workshop to engage the theme of the month with creative prompts. Participants will receive a blank book to fill up with inspiration over the course of the year. For October’s gathering, join us on Friday, Oct. 3 in the Sanctuary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. to make art with the prompt “Survival Is Not A Siren. It Is A Symphony.”
Carla Anderson Memorial Service and Luncheon – 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
A memorial service for our late long-time member Carla Anderson will be held in the Sanctuary at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, followed by a luncheon.
Life Writers Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4
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.
PrideFest – Oct. 4-5
Mid-Missouri PrideFest will be held downtown at Rose Music Hall on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 4-5. UUCC will have a booth at PrideFest, and we will also be participating in the parade at noon Sunday, Oct. 5.
Sign up to help staff the booth
Sign up to participate in the parade
Social Action Team – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 – online
Our Social Action Team will hold its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. All are welcome to participate. For information, email the team’s chair, Fred Young.
UUJME showing of “The Settlers” film – 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) will show the film “The Settlers” at UUCC at 5 p.m. on Oct. 5. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The film is a 2024 documentary about Israeli settlers in the West Bank. View the trailer. View/print a PDF flyer about the film showing.
A discussion after the showing will be led by UUJME member Maha Libdeh, the daughter of Palestinian refugees from the West Bank. Food will also be provided by UUJME members, including homemade dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), baklava and hummus.
Conversations, Etc. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 – 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 Group – 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10
All middle schoolers (6-8th grade) are invited to our Junior Youth Group. We will eat some pizza, and then play some sardines and flashlight tag. Youth should bring a flashlight, though we have a few extra in our R.E. supplies if anyone forgets. RSVP by Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 – 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 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11
Join us at church from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on the second Saturday each month 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.
Book Discussion Group – 6:30 p.m. Saturday Oct. 11 – online
The Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom to briefly discuss books that each has read. For information email Pam Springsteel.
20s and 30s Group – noon Sunday, Oct. 12
The 20s-30s Group meets on the second Sunday each month in the Sanctuary after worship for 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, Oct. 12
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon Sunday, Oct. 2. in the Lower Level-Forum Room/Library or Centering Room. If you have questions, email Margaret Tyler, UUJME Chair.
Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 – online
The Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team will hold its regular monthly meeting via Zoom. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email either of the team’s co-chairs, Allie Gassmann or Dave Gibbons.
“Getting to Know UU” Newcomer Retreat/Potluck – 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12
The Membership Team will host its final “Getting to Know UU” Newcomers’ Retreat of the calendar year from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 in the sanctuary. Those wishing to learn more about the church and about Unitarian Universalism (with the possibility of becoming members during an Ingathering on Oct. 19) will attend the entire retreat. Current members and friends are invited to attend the potluck from 6 to 7 p.m. This is our chance to meet and welcome newcomers. We hope you will put this on your calendar and register here for the retreat and the dinner. Questions? Please email Patty Daus.
Board of Trustees – 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16
Our Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. Per church bylaws, church members are welcome to attend and observe board meetings.
Life Writers Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18
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.
New Member Ingathering – During Worship Sunday, Oct. 19
New members will officially join the church during an Ingathering Ceremony as part of the 10:30 a..m. worship service on Sunday, Oct. 19.
LGBTQ Collective – Noon Sunday, Oct. 19
The LGBTQ Collective meets on the third Sunday each month after worship. On Oct. 19 there will be a book discussion open to all UUers about Jim Obergefell’s book, Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality. In reading the book, you will find that some Unitarian Universalists were directly involved in this landmark case. The discussion will be led by Dr. Mark Price, a UUCC member and Columbia College professor. Childcare will be provided. The Columbia Public Library has this book available for check-out in multiple formats: https://dbrl.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S18C674736. If you have questions, email Heidi Shearer.
Loaves & Fishes – 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19
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.
LGBTQ Collective – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 – Columbia College
At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, join the LGBTQ Collective in attending a lecture by Jim Obergefell at Launer Auditorium on Columbia College’s campus. A reception with Obergefell will follow the lecture. Learn more about Obergefell here: https://www.ccis.edu/events/schiffman-lecture/ethics. If you have questions, email Heidi Shearer.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 – 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.
Milestones Circle – noon Sunday, Oct. 26
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. The Oct 26 Milestones Circle will be reflecting on this topic: Are you feeling off balance because of the current popular culture? How can we maintain our grounding in the present that we find ourselves in? For more information, contact Kathie Bergman by email.
Pumpkin Carving Party – noon to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
All families are invited to our annual pumpkin carving party, hosted by our high school youth groups. We will have a chili lunch followed by pumpkin carving and a few other activities planned by the high schoolers. We will provide the pumpkins! RSVP by Oct. 22 so that we know how many pumpkins to get.\
Disability Justice and Inclusion Team – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26
The Disability Justice and Inclusion Team (DJIT) meets on the 4th Sunday of each month in the Centering Room and via Zoom. DJIT contacts are Gretchen Maune and Marcie Brennan.
Play Area Workdays – 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22
Mark your calendars for family workdays to build our tree-deck play area this fall! We will gather from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22 when weather allows. If you would like to financially support this playground project, we are still inviting your gifts. You can make a gift at https://uucomo.org/home/stewardship/give/ by selecting Children’s RE Reserved Fund in the dropdown menu.
Kaleidoscope Pagan Gathering – 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
Join Kaleidoscope for Samhein (sa-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. We’ll gather at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the church. We will join in ritual, followed by a finger food potluck and friendship. All are welcome, no matter what their personal paths.
UUJME Chili Supper Fundraiser – 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1
On Saturday, Nov. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m., Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) will be holdings its annual fundraiser Chili Supper to help Palestinian children who are struggling with the effects of war, famine and loss. Everyone is welcome, including families with young children. The chili supper is free for everyone, but donations are welcome and will go directly to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF). There will be a short program at about 7 p.m. If you would like to help by donating chili or sides, or in some other way, please email Margaret Tyler or text Win Scott at 573-823-8400. Please plan to join us for this fun event and great cause.
