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
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 at UUCC and other locations. No experience or RSVP is required – just come join the group and sing. Sign up here to join the email list. The Sacred Songs program is co-sponsored by UUCC and Compass Inc. For questions, contact Violet by email.
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
“Coming Back to Life” – 9 a.m. Saturdays
A collaborative program of UUCC and two other faith groups will offer a “Coming Back to Life” series of programs on Saturday mornings from November through March with a theme of “Empowerment in the Fact of Planetary Suffering.” UUCC members and friends are invited to share their care for the earth and engage in relational and earth mindfulness practices in these sessions that will take place from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturdays beginning Nov. 1.
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- “Living Earth Dialogos” will take place on first and third Saturdays at Show Me Dharma, 1600 East Broadway. Read more about what is planned.
- “The Work that Reconnects” will take place on second and fourth Saturdays at UUCC. Read more about what will be covered.
You can sign up for these programs and ask questions by emailing livingearth1400@gmail.com. The sponsors are UUCC, Show Me Dharma and Columbia Friends Meeting.
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December events
“Guidebook to the Garden” worship theme workshop – 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 – CANCELLED
We will not be holding our monthly “Guidebook to the Garden” Art Night this Friday on the first Friday of December (dEC. 5) as scheduled. The scheduling conflicts with Living Windows and other popular Columbia celebrations, so we will cancel our December gathering and plan to reconvene in 2026 for a very New Year themed Art Night on Jan. 2. We’ll hope to see you then.
Join us in the sanctuary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday most months 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.
Quarterly Leadership Gathering – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
Join UU leaders in the Greeting Area to deepen our collaboration, troubleshoot together, and nurture our culture of shared ministry. All leaders, as self-identified, are invited to attend, including folks who want to get more involved in leadership or are working on a new idea. Snacks and coffee will be provided, and childcare is available with advance email notice to Rev. Molly.
Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6
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.
First Sunday Potluck – after worship on Sunday, Dec. 7
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!
SAT next meeting – 1:30 p.m. Dec.7
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.
Conversations, Etc. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 – 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 – 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12
At our December meeting, we will be drinking some cocoa and watching a favorite holiday movie (which movie TBD – we will take suggestions from the youth). We will likely go longer than our usual 8 p.m. to allow for the full movie length. Stay tuned for info about that! RSVP by Wed., Dec. 10.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Dec. 13 – 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, Dec. 13
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, Dec. 13 – 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, Dec. 14
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!
Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – noon Sunday, Dec. 14
The Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team will hold its regular monthly meeting. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email either of the team’s co-chairs, Allie Gassmann or Dave Gibbons.
UUJME – noon Sunday, Dec. 14
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon Sunday, Dec.14. If you have questions, email Margaret Tyler, UUJME Chair.
Finding Our Way Forward – noon Sunday, Dec. 14
The Fining Our Way Forward Team will hold a regular meeting to continue its work of finding ways to build and strengthen community through mutual aid and radical neighboring. All are welcome to participate.
Board of Trustees – 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18
Our Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. Per church bylaws, church members are welcome to attend and observe board meetings.
Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20
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.
Holiday Baskets Assembly and Delivery– 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20
Do you know someone who would appreciate cheering up this holiday season? The UUCC Care Team will be creating and delivering holiday baskets to UUCC members on Saturday, Dec. 20. If you would like to nominate someone to receive a basket, or if you would like a basket delivered to you, please fill out this form. Would you be willing to make a treat we can add to the baskets? We are looking for batches of small baked goods – things like cookies, fudge, candies or individual treats. We also need volunteers to help assemble the baskets and deliver them to our recipients. Please consider signing up here.
Kaleidoscope Pagan Gathering – 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20
Join Kaleidoscope to celebrate the return of the Sun, the symbol of hope and the promise of returning warmth at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 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.
YRUU Lock in – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20
Members of YRUU, our high school youth group, will have their traditional overnight lock-in at the church beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20.
Care Team – noon Sunday, Dec. 21
Our Care Team will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon Sunday, Dec. in the Lower Level-Centering Room. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email the Care Team.
Simple Gifts Holiday Gift-Making Workshop – Noon Sunday, Dec. 21
Children of all ages with their parents are invited to join us for our annual holiday gift-making workshop. Light refreshments will be served, and childcare will be provided for those too young to craft. RSVP by Sunday, Dec. 14.
LGBTQ Collective – noon Sunday, Dec. 21-Cancelled for December
The LGBTQ Collective meets on the third Sunday each month after worship. At the Dec. 21 meeting, the group will be having a White Elephant Gift Exchange in addition to our usual conversations. Feel free to bring a gift (up to $5 if purchasing) to exchange. You are welcome to join regardless of your participation in the gift exchange or not. Snacks and childcare will be provided. If you have questions, email Heidi Shearer,
Loaves & Fishes – 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21
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.
Holiday Blues Service with Potluck Soup Supper – 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21
This celebratory time of year can be painful for those experiencing grief, loss, family conflict, depression, and more. Join us for a service to hold it all together, followed by a potluck soup supper. Soup will be provided — you may bring a side dish or bread if you wish to share.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services – 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24
A potluck cookie reception will be offered between the two services. Your cookie contributions will be gratefully accepted.
Family Service – in-person only at 4:30 p.m. – Traditional carols and candlelight, and an interactive telling of the Christmas story with an accessible message of hope. This service will not be live-streamed due to the participation of our children.
Candlelight Service – in-person and online at 6:30 p.m. – Traditional carols and candlelight, and a Christmas homily from Rev. Molly. This service will be live-streamed at our usual Sunday morning worship link.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Dec. 27 – 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.
Philosophy Club – 11:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 28
Philosophy Club, led by Ben Schulz, is a group for anyone interested in discussing a topic more deeply with others. No philosophical training is needed, all worldviews are welcome, and any member can submit a subject to be discussed from spirituality to sociology, psychology, ecology, science and anything else. The group will meet in the Sanctuary.
Milestones Circle – Noon Sunday, Dec. 28
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 Dec. 28 Milestones Circle will be reflecting on this topic: “What does spirituality mean to you? How did you come to your current beliefs?” For more information, contact Kathie Bergman by email.
Disability Justice and Inclusion Team – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28
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.
