Current Events

Knit or Knot

Do you knit or have other needle-craft you would like to share? If so, you are invited to join us for our weekly Knit or Knot meetings on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in Room 10.

UUCC Men’s Breakfast Group

2nd Wednesdays, 9am

The UUCC men’s breakfast group will meet at 9:00 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.  We usually meet at some local restaurant.  If you are interested, please contact Phil Turner for more information: .

Exploring Spirituality Group

2nd and 4th Wednesday, 7-8:30pm, Library

Come with questions rather than answers. It will be both faith-friendly and no-faith friendly. All are invited to join us with open minds and hearts. We only ask that participants come with a spirit of curiosity, wisdom, and compassion…and sense of humor too. Every other Wednesday, 7-8:30pm in the UUCC Library.  For answers to your questions, or to check on the next meeting date, text Rebecca Drennan at 415-377-1791.

UUCC Story Circles: Fun & Fellowship

The UUCC currently has three story circles!  One meets on Fridays via Zoom and another meets Tuesday in person at UUCC in the library.  These two are currently full.  The third Story Circle group meets on Thursday 2-3 p.m. and has room for new participants.  These can be from our church community as well as to the greater community.  Contact  Kathy Paget at (803) 960-6307 for more information.

Story Circles are groups of 3-12 persons seated in a circle taking turns telling their stories on various topics. They follow a format that allows each person a time for talking and a time for listening. Circles are a great place for fun, fellowship, and deepening relationships. As Barbara Bates Smith, former member and initiator of Story Circles at UUCC, said, “There’s magic that happens in Story Circles.” .

Vegan Potluck

The Animal Ministry will be hosting a monthly Vegan Potluck in collaboration with Columbia Veg, a local community group for vegans, vegetarians, and people exploring a plant-based lifestyle.
Everyone is invited to bring a vegan dish to share. Future meetups will take place at 6:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month.  
If you have any questions or would like ideas for items to bring, please contact Patty Drews, the Animal Ministry’s liaison for these events, at .

Every other month (next happening in August) our monthly Vegan Potluck will view a series of movies to honor animals and will be referred to as, “For the Love of Animals.” Each movie shown every other month will give attention to some positive aspect of animal life, while at the same time be educational and entertaining. In August, Inside the Mind of a Dog will be shown.

Questions? Anita Grossman, Chair of the Animal Ministry ()

Science and Religion Discussion Group

2nd Thursdays, 7pm, Room 8

The Science and Religion Discussion Group meets on the second Thursday of the month at 8 pm in Room 8 in the RE wing..  Join us and enjoy spirited discussions about subjects where science and religion overlap.  Books are selected by consensus.  Contact Dean Smith () with questions.

Gaia's Rising CUUPS

Thursdays, 7:30pm, Library

Join the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) Thursday nights at 7:30pm in the UUCC library. Contact Katy Long at for more information.

Chair Yoga

Bonnie Stronach is offering a free chair yoga class for Members & Friends at the UUCC. The class is every Friday from 3 to 4 PM, with the series now ending on August 29th.

Classical Piano Concert

Saturday, August 16, 11am, Sanctuary

Matthew Ganong’s concert series at the UUCC resumes on Saturday, August 16, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.This month’s program traces the transition from the Baroque style represented by J.S. Bach through the work of his son Carl Philipp Emanuel to the Classical style of Franz Joseph Haydn.In addition to pieces by those composers, Matthew will perform three works of his own in the style of that transitional period.Admission free; donations welcome.A portion of the donations will benefit the UUCC.

For further information, contact UUCC Music Director Anna Hamilton: .

UUCC Forum Discussion Group

Sundays, 9:30-10:45am, Library

The UUCC Forum meets every Sunday from 9:30 to 10:45 in the Library.  We start with a brief  catch-up and social time (about 15 minutes), so if you are a little late (15 min),  it’s OK.  Our topics are mostly about current items and issues. We have an email list where some suggested links are sent prior to the meeting -If you are on the Forum email list, please check your email for documents to read ahead of time.  If you would like to be included on the Forum email list, or have questions, contact Jeanette Walton (please text and include your name (803)466-0594).

CYRE Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Sunday, August 17, 10am, Social Hall

CYRE is having a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to raise funds for the Boston Trip next summer. Pancakes will be served up hot and fresh before service on 8/17 starting at 10:00 am. A $5 donation is requested per plate.

If you would like to donate supplies, please reach out to Lydia Ureda at (803) 361-6616, , or click on this link.

UUCC Book Club

The UUCC Book Club is open to all members and friends.  We meet every other month to discuss nonfiction and fiction books that inspire, challenge, entertain and educate.  The next meeting, via Zoom, will be on August 17 at 7:00 pm.    Our next book will be Social Justice Fallacies, by Thomas Sowell, 2023.

Knit or Knot

Do you knit or have other needle-craft you would like to share? If so, you are invited to join us for our weekly Knit or Knot meetings on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. in Room 10.

UUCC Women's Lunch, 3rd Thursdays, 11:30am, Social Hall

Lunch begins at 11:30am with a social hour and we eat at 12pm. The UUCC Women’s Lunch is held at noon on the third Thursday of every month in the Social Hall. Please bring food or drink to share and let Joan Watterson ( or 803-381-7208) know that you are coming, so that we have an idea of how many people to set up for. Also let one of us know if you would like a ride or are able to help clean up.

UUCC Story Circles: Fun & Fellowship

The UUCC currently has three story circles!  One meets on Fridays via Zoom and another meets Tuesday in person at UUCC in the library.  These two are currently full.  The third Story Circle group meets on Thursday 2-3 p.m. and has room for new participants.  These can be from our church community as well as to the greater community.  Contact  Kathy Paget at (803) 960-6307 for more information.

Story Circles are groups of 3-12 persons seated in a circle taking turns telling their stories on various topics. They follow a format that allows each person a time for talking and a time for listening. Circles are a great place for fun, fellowship, and deepening relationships. As Barbara Bates Smith, former member and initiator of Story Circles at UUCC, said, “There’s magic that happens in Story Circles.” .

Women's Book Club

We’ll be  meeting at 3:00 PM, on the 3rd Thursday of every month, in room 10. Whether you are an avid reader or just getting started, please join us; everyone is welcome. Questions? Email .  Below are the books chosen for the next meetings.  

Gaia's Rising CUUPS

Thursdays, 7:30pm, Library

Join the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) Thursday nights at 7:30pm in the UUCC library. Contact Katy Long at for more information.

Chair Yoga

Bonnie Stronach is offering a free chair yoga class for Members & Friends at the UUCC. The class is every Friday from 3 to 4 PM, with the series now ending on August 29th.