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.
