General Church News
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
Featured this week
Coming up Sunday
Announcements
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Joys and sorrows
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Featured this Week
Mid-Missouri PrideFest – 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 sign up here to participate in the parade and/or staff our booth.
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!
Changed dates announced for choir rehearsals and Music & Variety Show
From Violet Vonder Haar, Director of Music Ministry
- Choir rehearsals – start Sept. 20
- Music & Variety Show and Fundraiser – Nov. 10
I hope this message finds you well and filled with the joy of music! As the Music Director of our beloved church, I am excited to extend a warm invitation to everyone join our choir for the upcoming 2023/2024 church year. Our choir will rehearse at 7 p.m. Wednesday evenings starting Sept. 20 (changed from the original Sept. 13 start date). Whether you are an experienced singer or someone who simply enjoys singing, we welcome you to be a part of our musical community. Joining the choir is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow congregants, express your love for music, and enhance our worship services through the power of song.
I would also like to invite you all to a special Music & Variety Show and Fundraiser for the UUCC Music Program from 6-9 p.m. Nov. 10 (changed from the original Sept. 8 date). 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 me about joining the choir or offering any other musical offerings for the church year. I would 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 at this link: https://shorturl.at/xSTV7. We are excited to showcase the immense talent within our congregation and create an evening that celebrates our shared love for music.
Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for the UUCC Music Program. I look forward to the joyous music-filled year ahead and to seeing you all at the Music & Variety Show!
Milestones Circle planned for retirees and almost-retirees
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 Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023 and thereafter will be scheduled at 12:15 p.m. on fourth Sundays m. in the lower level at the church. Participants are encouraged to bring their own brown bag lunch. A short program will be offered relating to topics of interest, 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 call Kathie Bergman at 573-999-3938 or send her an email.
American Red Cross CPR and AED training will be offered; register now
We are planning CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) training for church members, friends and staff. The church has acquired an AED machine, and we need a good percentage of our congregation to know how to use it.
In this training you will complete an online portion that is 2 hours long before coming to church for skills training with an American Red Cross instructor. The skills portion is 2 hours and 23 minutes long. The skills training will take place at church at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29. You will be able to stay after worship on that date and eat some pizza with us before doing the skills training. UUCC staff will be participating in this training as well.
We want our congregation to have these skills to help us take care of one another. The training is $107 per participant, but we are offering a discount to $75. If the $75 cost presents a financial hardship but you want to take the training, please so indicate when you register here. We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation.
Once you are registered, Church Administrator April Rodeghero will email you a link to complete the online portion. Any questions should be emailed to April.
Check us out on the UUCC Facebook Group Page
Coming up Sunday – September 24, 2023
9 a.m. – Forum Discussion Group – Lower Level-Forum Room/Library
Peggy Placier will speak on the Community Bail fund established by Race Matters, Friends. “We bail out of the Boone County Jail detainees who are Boone County residents with Boone County charges. We pay 100% of bail up to $3,000. We also provide clients with rides, court information, and reminders of court dates. When a case is completed, eventually we receive a partial refund (minus fines and fees) from the Circuit Clerk. This fund has raised money and used it to help release some people from our local jail. In this way they can return to work or other activities while they await trial.”
9 a.m. – Mindfulness Meditation – Fire Circle or Lower Level-Centering Room
Mindfulness Meditation takes place at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome. If the outside temperature is 55 degrees or higher and weather permits, meditation will take place at the fire circle behind the church. Otherwise, meditation will be in the Centering Room. For more information, email Anna Lingo or Susan Pereira.
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service – in person and live-streamed
“Making Up”
Jamila Batchelder, Director of Religious Education, and Rev. Molly Housh Gordon
As our Jewish friends and neighbors observe Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, join us for an All-Ages Service to explore repentance and repair. How do we show up for each other even amid hurt, and how can we begin again in love?
Check the Home Page for the Order of Service
Online worship links – Zoom • Facebook
Submit Joys and Sorrows by 8:30 a.m. Sunday before worship:
Online Donation or Pledge Payment
Visitors participating in our online worship services are invited to fill out our Visitor Connection Card:
10:30 a.m. – Youth Religious Education – all-ages worship service
The 10:30 a.m. worship service will be for all ages. There will be no children’s religious education classes. Children will be with us during worship – please welcome them and their families. Free nursery care for infants to 3-year-olds will be available until 11:45 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – Coffee Hour – Greeting Area
If there is no coffee made, please feel free to make some and clean up after. Join the Hospitality Team by emailing Church Administrator April Rodeghero, or sign up here for a Sunday.
12:15 p.m. – Milestones Retirement Group – Lower Level-Centering Room
Milestones Circle is a newly-imagined, drop-in opportunity for fellowship at UUCC – 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.
Announcements
Mid-Missouri PrideFest – 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 sign up here to participate in the parade and/or staff our booth.
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!
What’s happening soon?
Weekly recurring events
Gentle Yoga with Karen Dwyer – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Gentle Yoga takes place at the church from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays and from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays (except the first Thursday each month). Additional information is available from Karen Dwyer, 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.
Choir Rehearsals – 7-8 p.m. Wednesday
Our choir will rehearse in the Sanctuary from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays starting Sep. 20. For more information, email Violet Vonder Haar, Director of Music Ministry.
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.
Scheduled events coming soon
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.
R.E. Lock in-Sept. 23 into Sept. 24
R.E. will use the whole church space for their first lock-in of the year.
Mid-Missouri PrideFest – 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 sign up here to participate in the parade and/or staff our booth.
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.
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.
Joys and sorrows
You can read the Joys and sorrows shared with the congregation by clicking the link below. The page is also accessible from the Members/Friends drop-down menu. The Joys and Sorrows page is password-protected, so you must be logged in as a registered user of our site to see it. If you have not already registered, you can do so here.
You can submit joys and sorrows online by clicking this button: