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You Can’t Spell Community without UUCC
Of course, you can, but we know that the UUCC creates a great experience of spiritual community. The past few years have taught us that we need connection and community in our lives, and the UUCC commits to welcoming all people, affirming all people, and engaging all people. On this Sunday, we celebrate the new…
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Faith in the Forest: Beltane 2024
What is Beltane, and what is CUUPs? This sermon explores the historic origins of Beltane and its modern adaptations, as well as discusses faith and daily practice through a pagan perspective.
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Earth Day, Planet vs Plastics
Earth Day is April 22, with a theme that centers on Planet vs Plastics. As UU’s, we recognize the gift and responsibility involved in believing in the interconnected web of existence. Our commitment to this theme of Earth Day calls us to significantly reduce our use of plastics, especially one use plastics. We must answer…
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What is White Christian Nationalism?
This sermon is something of an extended definition. We will explore an increasingly popular ideology which combines religion and patriotism and which is threatening the survival of our democracy.
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Recovering from Religious Trauma
Religion and religious communities should be places that provide connection, meaning, and life giving wholeness. Unfortunately, many have been traumatized by religion and religious communities. The Religious Trauma Institute and Reclamation Collective defines religious trauma as the physical, emotional, or psychological response to religious beliefs, practices, or structures that overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope…
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Flower Communion
Flower Communion is an annual ritual designed to celebrate the beauty and energy of Spring. You will be invited to bring a flower on that Sunday and return home with a different flower, images of beauty, diversity, and life. You can learn more about flower communion at https://www.uua.org/worship/holidays/flower-ceremony You can join us for a live stream…
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Lessons from my Daughters
Usually when I share a sermon during Women’s History Month, I look back to our ancestors to elevate awareness, express gratitude, and empower people toward equality. In this sermon, I look to our future by sharing lessons I’ve learned as a woman and mother from raising three daughters.
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Custodians of the Good Work
This Sunday serves as a staff appreciation for the great staff at the UUCC. With the appreciation comes the reminder of the responsibility we take seriously, to be custodians of our congregation. The Oxford Dictionary defines custodian as a person who has responsibility for or looks after something. As you appreciate us, the staff thanks you for…
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Not All of the Women Who Shape Our Lives Make History
March is Women’s History Month, but I know from my own experience that not all of the women who impact our lives make history. It seems like these women should be celebrated too. They are our famous Sheroes, our mothers, sisters, friends, teachers, and colleagues…. They aren’t all found on Wikipedia, but they make a…
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Sermon on the Amount
This Sunday starts our pledge drive, as we engage the members and friends around their commitment of support. As we plan the programs and activities of the UUCC, we know that we are making a difference in individual lives, in our culture, and in our world around us. March is the time to consider how…
In-Person Services, Columbia, SC Sundays 11AM
