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
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, or contact the church office.
Crafting Group – 1-3 p.m. Tuesday
The crafting group has resumed in-person meetings and now meets from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday 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. Saturday
Living Earth Meditation is offered at 9 a.m. Saturdays at 1400 Gary St., Columbia. It is a collaborative program of our church, the Columbia Friends Meeting and Show Me Dharma, and it is facilitated by Peter Holmes, Ph.D., and Tricia Straub. The format is silent meditation outdoors with an opportunity to share insights and reflection – being at home in nature while building a connection between spiritual practice and ecological awareness. For more information, email Peter Holmes.
September-October events
Board Retreat – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 – Sanctuary
Our Board of Trustees holds an annual retreat at the beginning of each program year to orient new members and make plans for the coming year. Per church bylaws, all UUCC members are entitled to sit in on board meetings.
First Sunday Potluck – Noon Sunday, Sept. 3
Our traditional First Sunday Potluck lunches have resumed. Please bring a main dish, side dish or dessert if you are able, and please stay if you can’t – there’s always plenty of food to go around.
To help those with dietary restrictions, please label your food to indicate: whether it contains meat, is vegetarian, or it contains common allergens. Common allergens are: gluten, dairy, eggs soy and/or tree nuts.
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 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 3 – Lower Level-Centering Room
The Social Action Team meets in person in the Centering Room at church at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday each month. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email Fred Young, the team’s chair.
Non-Toxic Masculinity Group – 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4 – online
The Non-Toxic Masculinity Group meets on the first and third Monday each month. For information, email Kevin Fritsche.
Music/Variety Show and Fundraiser – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 – Sanctuary
Music Director Violet Vonder Harr invites everyone to a special Music & Variety Show and Fundraiser for the UUCC Music Program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 8. This event promises to be a delightful evening filled with diverse performances and a chance to showcase the incredible talents within our congregation. All members, non-members, and performers of all abilities and talents are encouraged to participate. Whether you have a song to share, a story to recite, or a poem to enchant us with, we invite you to sign up and become a part of this memorable occasion. Each performer will have a 5-7 minute time slot, and participants of all ages are welcome.
This Music & Variety Show will also provide an excellent opportunity for you to come and chat with Violet about joining the choir or offering any other musical offerings for the church year. Violet will be delighted to answer any questions you may have and discuss how you can contribute to our vibrant music program.
Please sign up to participate in the show by Sept. 6 at this link: https://urlis.net/gmmpk77j. We are excited to showcase the immense talent within our congregation and create an evening that celebrates our shared love for music.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 – 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.
Book Discussion Group – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 – online and phone
The Book Discussion Group will meet online and by phone at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 to briefly discuss books each has read. For information email Pam Springsteel.
Inclusive Game Night – 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 – Sanctuary and Greeting Area
Love gaming? Love building inclusive community? Join us for our new, monthly All-Ages Accessible Game Night! We will gather on second Saturdays from 3 to 6 p.m. at the church with games and puzzles appropriate for all ages and abilities, a sensory friendly area, and snacks! Child care will also be provided. Want to bring your favorite game with you? Please do! We will also provide a number of accessible options.
Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 – online
The Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team will hold its regular monthly meeting. All are welcome to participate. Email Allie Gassmann for information.
Conversations, Etc. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 – online and phone
Conversations, Etc., the UUCC senior women’s group, meets via Zoom and telephone at 3 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. We gather together to enjoy the company of women friends. If you would like to join us, email Pam Springsteel.
Choir Rehearsal – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 – Sanctuary
The UUCC Choir meets for rehearsals at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. For more information, email Music Director Violet Vonder Haar.
Kaleidoscope – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. Sept. 16
M’bon, the Second Harvest, and the Equinox. Once again, the Earth stands for just a moment in perfect balance; then, as always, falls to the side, this time into darkness. Gather with Kaleidoscope on Saturday, Sept. 16 at 4 p.m. (note time change) at the church. We will join in ritual, followed by a potluck and friendship. All are welcome, no matter what their personal paths.
Loaves and Fishes – 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17
The Social Action Team is looking for volunteers to prepare and serve various dishes for the Loaves and Fishes program. You can also support this effort by making a donation to the church specifying “Loaves and Fishes Fund.” For information, email Diane Suhler. Please sign up here to volunteer.
Non-Toxic Masculinity Group – 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18
The Non-Toxic Masculinity Group meets on the first and third Monday each month. For information, email Kevin Fritsche.
Choir Rehearsal – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 – Sanctuary
The UUCC Choir meets for rehearsals at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. For more information, email Music Director Violet Vonder Haar.
Board of Trustees – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21
Our Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at church and online at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21. Per church bylaws, all UUCC members are entitled to sit in on board meetings. The agenda and related documents for the meeting will be posted on the Board Information page shortly before the meeting.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 – 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.
Mid-Missouri Pride Fest – Sept. 23 and 24
We are calling all hearts to join the UUCC presence at this month’s Mid-Missouri Pride Fest. We will have our own booth and a parade entry that will allow us to publicly declare that our faith is love. We have a need for:
- Volunteers
- Some equipment
- A pickup truck
- People who are willing to walk, roll or ride in the parade on Sunday, Sept. 24.
Please email Intern Minister George Grimm-Howell to learn more. Also, plan on ordering your “Our Faith Is Love” t-shirt and look for other ways to get involved!
Milestones Retirement Circle – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24
UUCC is announcing a newly-imagined, drop-in opportunity for fellowship at UUCC – Milestones’ Circle, a gathering of folks who are retired or contemplating retirement. The first Milestones’ Circle meeting will be at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 and thereafter will be scheduled on fourth Sundays at the same time in the lower level of the church. Participants are encouraged to bring their own brown bag lunch. A short program will be offered, and we will have a chance to reflect and share from our own personal experiences.
For more information, email Intern Minister George Grimm-Howell or contact volunteer Kathie Bergman at 573-999-3938 or by email.
Choir Rehearsal – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 – Sanctuary
The UUCC Choir meets for rehearsals at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings in the Sanctuary. For more information, email Music Director Violet Vonder Haar.
Membership 101 Class – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 – online
The Membership 101 class for those interested in becoming members of UUCC will be offered online at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. The class will cover the history of Unitarian-Universalism and our church. Register here. Read more on the How to Join page.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 – 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.
Membership 102 Class – Noon Sunday, Oct. 1 at church
The Membership 102 class for those interested in joining UUCC as members will be offered at noon Sunday, Oct. 1 at church. The class will include a tour of the building and grounds and information about getting connected within the church, financial stewardship, and privileges and responsibilities of membership. Register here. Read more on the How to Join page.
New Member Ingathering during worship – 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 15
A New Member Ingathering for those becoming members of the church will be conducted during the worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. In this ceremony, new members sign the membership book and are introduced to the congregation. Then the new members and congregation join in the reading of covenants. New members become eligible to vote on issues decided by the congregation 60 days after joining.