Current Events

The 2026 Pledge Drive Kick Off is Sunday, March 1, 2026. You can pick up your pledge card in the Social Hall. Submit your pledge card that day and you will be eligible for a drawing for door prizes!

We know that many families in our community are feeling the strain of today’s economy. UUCC is feeling it too. This year, we needed to draw from our savings simply to meet our basic expenses. Together, we can strengthen our financial foundation so we can continue offering the programs, worship, and ministries that make UUCC such a vibrant and caring community. To maintain our current level of programs and staffing, we are asking all members and friends to consider increasing pledges by at least 5% beginning with the March 2026 pledge drive. If you are able and excited to help UUCC grow, a 10% increase will make a meaningful difference in expanding our ministries, community outreach, and Sunday experience.

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).

1st Planning Meeting for the 2026 Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, March 8, After Service, Room 10

Hello animal fans of the Animal Ministry and other prospective members! This Sunday, March 8th, following services, there will be a brief meeting of the Animal Ministry in Room 10 to review last year’s event and finalize plans for this year. The 2026 Blessing of the Animals will be held Sunday October 04 on the Heyward side of the church, with Reverend Stephen presiding. Those interested should contact Anita Grossman () to offer suggestions.

Visitor Orientation, Sunday, March 8, After Service, Room 8

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, March 9, 8pm, Online

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.

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.

Vegan Potluck

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

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.

Hike At Congaree National Park On March 14th!

Learn Zen

Learn and practice Zen with Associate Zen teacher Rev. Meredith Garmon. egular Zen practice makes you part of a spiritual movement to bring more wisdom and compassion to our one Earth. No previous meditation experience necessary. Here’s your chance to step onto this rich and fulfilling path! No fee. Donations gratefully accepted. Click title to learn more.

Zen Practice, Starting March 14, 10am, Library and Zoom

Mark your calendars! Coming on Sat Mar 14: Learn and practice Zen with Associate Zen teacher Rev. Meredith Garmon, Saturdays, 10:00-11:30am, in person in the Library and on Zoom. Regular Zen practice makes you part of a spiritual movement to bring more wisdom and compassion to our one Earth. No previous meditation experience necessary. Here’s your chance to step onto this rich and fulfilling path! Rev. Dr. Steven Meredith Hotetsu Garmon, a former philosophy professor, a Buddhist practitioner since 2001, and a Unitarian Universalist minister since 2004 (now retired), is the founder and leader of One Earth Zen, which offers authentic Zen practice with an ecospiritual orientation. Before starting One Earth Zen, Meredith had established and led Zen practice groups since 2002: Border Zen Center in El Paso, TX, Dancing Crane Zen Center in Gainesville, FL, and Boundless Way Zen of Westchester in White Plains, NY.

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).

After Service Potluck, Sunday, March 15th

In honor of Staff Appreciation Day, the Kitchen Committee would like to invite everyone to join in a celebratory potluck on Sunday March 15th. Please bring your prepared offerings to the kitchen that morning. The Personnel Committee will provide a cake for the occasion. We look forward to celebrating our wonderful staff will you all. If you have questions, please see Melody Smit or Tom Clements for details.

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, 12pm, Social Hall

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.