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Sunday Services

Sunday Services begins at 11:00 a.m. We will be live-streaming the service in addition to the in-person meeting. See News Tab/Meeting Info (above) for connectivity details. Sunday sermons are recorded and available from the Service Archives found on the Home Page.

Sunday Service Pre- and Post-Zooms
These provide an opportunity for those viewing the service to be together virtually starting at 10:30 am and continuing for approximately 30 minutes after the service ends. The links to access these events can be found here or on the “Meeting Info” page which can be found under “News” above.

Sunday Services
In Person or live on YouTube

Upcoming Services:

January 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

Change: Friend or Enemy?

Linda McLeod

One of our Values as Unitarians is “Transformation: We adapt to the changing world”.We are living in unprecedented times and the challenge to adapt to so many changes can be overwhelming. We need to pause and consider the good and the bad of change rather than resisting just because it is different. Each generation has its […]

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Children and Youth Religious Exploration
See the Learning tab above for information about our Children and Youth Religious Explorations, or how to register. The CYRE Calendar will tell you about the latest activities.

Extended Childcare on Sunday Mornings
Childcare for infants through elementary will be available from 9:30am-10:30am. Parents are invited to join the choir, volunteer in our kitchen, or enjoy a quiet moment in your own way. Please pick up your children at 10:30am; but, infants and toddlers may remain in the nursery. Questions? call/text Bethany at 803-873-7455.

Happy 200th anniversary UUCC! Watch vid here.

Music at UUCC

Chalice Voices on Summer Break
Chalice Voices will take a summer break from rehearsals and performances for the summer months and meet again in August to kick-off the fall season! UUCC Music Director Anna Hamilton sends a special thank you to each and every singer that was part of the group this year. Thank you so much for sharing yourself, your time, your talents, and contributing to the vibrant musical life and community of the UUCC!

UUCC Music on YouTube! CLICK ON THIS LINK You are invited to visit the UUCC Music Coordinator’s YouTube page to view and listen to music from recent services and performances from our talented UUCC musicians and friends. Click on the link above. New items will be added weekly, so please keep coming back! You can enjoy the following playlists on the page by clicking the links here: UUCC Musicians Music from Anna UU Hymns UUCC Benediction

Events

Upcoming Events
	CANstruction Collection – Now through January 25 Date: 12/23/2025 – 01/10/2026 Time: 6:00 pm – 1:15 pm CANstruction is back!!! CAN you imagine that on January 25, our clever children and youth will CONSTRUCT wondrous creations from the CANS we all contribute to the Harvest Hope Food Bank donation area by the windows in the Social Hall??!! Yes, we collect throughout the year, but from now until January 25 our goal is to stockpile at least 250 CANstruction materials (nonperishables: CANS, rice, pasta, peanut butter..no glass containers or expired food please). In November, Harvest Hope let us know that where they usually serve 200 families a day in their emergency food pantry in Columbia, that number doubled when Snap ended! Additionally, they served 600 families on their senior day in ONE DAY late that month!! After service on January 25, you CAN cast your vote for the classroom with the most creative CANstruction. CAN you spare a CAN every week from now until January 25 for students’ creative CANstruction and, more importantly, for needy people in the Columbia area?
	Knit or Knot Date: 01/06/2026 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 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.
	Trauma Survivor Support Group Date: 01/06/2026 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Begins Tuesday, September 2nd at 7pm and continues on the the first Tuesday of each month going forward. Meets in the library. This is not therapy. This is holding a safe space for listening and sharing, with compassion. Trauma is broadly inclusive (e.g., people shunned by family or friends for gender or ideology, survivors of parental or domestic abuse, people suffering from or recovering from alcohol or drug addiction, people suffering from PTSD, and more.) For information please contact Matthew at .
	Vegan Potluck Date: 01/08/2026 Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm The UUCC Animal Ministry will be hosting its next monthly Vegan Potluck. at 6pm in the Social Hall 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 on the second Thursday of each month. If you have any questions or would like ideas for items to bring, please contact Patty Drews, our Animal Ministry’s liaison for these events.
	Science and Religion Discussion Group Date: 01/08/2026 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm 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 Date: 01/08/2026 Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm 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.
	UUCC Forum Discussion Group Date: 01/11/2026 Time: 9:30 am – 10:45 am 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).
	Visitor Orientation, Sunday, January 11, After Service, Room 8 Date: 01/11/2026 Time: 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Are you a sometime visitor at UUCC and wondering about becoming a member? Are you curious about what it takes and how to do it? Come along and see a video about Unitarianism, receive a membership package and chat with members of the membership committee. Please contact the Membership Committee with any questions at
	UUA Virtual Event: The Gathering, Monday, January 12, 8pm, Online Date: 01/12/2026 Time: 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm People of faith have always come together to resist injustice and build a better world. Now, it’s our time. Join The Gathering, a new monthly virtual event from Side With Love, to strengthen your spirit, understand the threats to democracy, and take meaningful action alongside others. Join The Gathering: Second Monday of every month \| Online \| Register now
	Knit or Knot Date: 01/13/2026 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 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 Date: 01/14/2026 Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am 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.
	Exploring Spirituality Group Date: 01/14/2026 Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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 Women's Lunch, 3rd Thursdays, 12pm, Social Hall Date: 01/15/2026 Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm 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.
	Women's Book Club Date: 01/15/2026 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 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 Date: 01/15/2026 Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm 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.
	UUCC Forum Discussion Group Date: 01/18/2026 Time: 9:30 am – 10:45 am 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).
	Knit or Knot Date: 01/20/2026 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm 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.
	Gaia's Rising CUUPS Date: 01/22/2026 Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm 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.

75th Year Anniversary Karaoke Party, Saturday, September 20, 4pm, Social Hall

CYRE is planning a family friendly Karaoke Party in celebration of the UUCC’s 75th Year Anniversary! Festivities will start at 4:00pm on 9/20. All are welcome. Save the Date!

Social Action Activities
Our church keeps busy making a difference in our world. Check out what we’re doing now here.

UUCC on Facebook and Instagram!

Stay connected and in the know by following UUCC on Facebook and Instagram! It’s an easy and effective way to view past services, special events, and community news. Want to promote your Committee’s event? Social media is a great tool to reach both our congregation and the wider community. To get your event shared, just contact Communications at

See some of our past Fun Activities.