Weekly Living Earth Meditation sessions – silent meditation outdoors with an opportunity to share insights and reflections – resumes on April 4 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 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
Sacred Song Circle with Violet Vonder Haar – 7 p.m. Wednesdays – May 20-June 24
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, Thursdays, Fridays
Gentle Yoga is offered at the church:
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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)
Note: May 28th there will be no Yoga.
Living Earth Meditation – 9 a.m. Saturdays
June events
Social Action Team – 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7 – 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.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 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 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13
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. Please join us!
20s-30s Group Pool Party – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13
The 20s-30s Group is planning a UU Young Adult Pool Party from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 13 at the Lake of the Woods Pool. Members are invited to come and bring a friend for a fun and relaxing evening by the pool. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
Book Discussion Group – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13 – online
The Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom to briefly discuss books that each has read. For information email Pam Springsteel.
Philosophy Club – 11:45 a.m. Sunday, June 14
Philosophy Club 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 meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on second and fourth Sundays. For more information, email Wade Schuette, leader on second Sundays, or Ben Schulz, leader on fourth Sundays.
20s and 30s Group – Noon Sunday, June 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.
Sanctuary and Immigrant Justice Team – Noon Sunday, June 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.
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) – noon Sunday, June 14
Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East (UUJME) will hold their regular monthly meeting. All are welcome to participate. The group is planning its next event, a silent auction on July 25 that will be a fundraiser for Gazans. Also being planned is the annual Chili Supper fundraiser on Oct. 17. For more information, please email the chair, Margaret Tyler.
Conversations, Etc. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 17 – 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.
Tiny Gardens Everywhere Summer Book Study – 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17
This will be the first of four sessions of a summer book study of environmental historian Kate Brown’s new book, Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present and Future of the Self-Provisioning City. At the first meeting in the Centering Room, the group will plan field trips, site visits and guest speakers. Additional sessions are scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 8, July 22 and Aug. 5. Copies of the book can be purchased at Skylark Bookshop at a 10% discount (mention the UUCC book study). To participate, email Pack Matthews or Kim Wade, and they will email you a signup link. Or, sign up directly at https://tinyurl.com/TinyGardensStudy/.
Board of Trustees – 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18
Our Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21. Per church bylaws, church members are welcome to attend and observe board meetings.
Life Writer’s Group – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 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.
Kaleidoscope Pagan Gathering – 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20
Join Kaleidoscope as the group celebrates Litha, the summer Solstice. The longest day and the shortest night are here. The Sun stands in his glory and full strength. Glory with him, this bringer of warmth, light, and hope. Gather with us at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 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.
Care Team – Noon Sunday, June 21
Our Care Team holds its regular monthly meetings at noon on third Sundays. All are welcome to participate. For more information, email the Care Team.
LGBTQ Collective – noon Sunday, June 21
The LGBTQ Collective meets on the third Sunday each month after worship. Join us to celebrate Pride Month. Childcare will be provided. The group is working on a new ritual format for meetings including candle lighting and a question of the month. Join us as we develop these new plans. Also, please complete the LGTBQ Collective survey. For any questions, email Heidi Shearer.
Loaves & Fishes – 4 p.m. Sunday, June 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.
Men’s Group – 8:30 a.m. Saturday, June 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 – 11:45 a.m. Sunday, June 28
Philosophy Club 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 meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on second and fourth Sundays. For more information, email Wade Schuette, leader on second Sundays, or Ben Schulz, leader on fourth Sundays.
Milestones Circle – Noon Sunday, June 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. On June 28 the group will be brainstorming topics for the 2026-27 program year. For more information, contact Kathie Bergman by email.
Finding Our Way Forward Team – Noon Sunday, June 28
The Finding Our Way Forward (FOWF) Team, consisting of James Gordon, Dottie Mathews, Lindsey Saunders, Mark Price and Kim Wade, meets on the fourth Sunday of each month after worship. The team is working on a plan for where its efforts will be focused going forward. All are welcome to participate.
Disability Justice and Inclusion Team – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, June 28
The Disability Justice and Inclusion Team (DJIT) meets on the 4th Sunday of each month in person at church and via Zoom. DJIT contacts are Gretchen Maune and Marcie Brennan.