The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

A Question Through the Decades | Rev. Paige Getty

Continuing the theme of powerful questions from the January 8th service, we will hear personal reflections from UUCC members representing each decade of life from single digits into their 90s, all responding to this question from The Book of Questions (Neruda):  Was it where they lost me that I finally found myself? Fue adonde a mí me perdieron que logré por fin encontrarme? (from poem XXXIII)

 

Speakers:

• Ace Sorensen, Alfredo Nava-Tudela, Amber Stone, Betsy Osterman, Gene Somers, Glennor Shirley, Helena Gelwicks, Jenny Bonilla, Jim Johnston, Katja Fort Rhoden, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Norm Hazzard, Pamela Henry, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Hessey, UUCC Chalice Choir, Will Cervi

The Man, The Dream, The Movement | Rev. Paige Getty

In this multi-generational service, many voices bring the story of the Civil Rights movement as it unfolded over the course of a decade.

 

Speakers:

• Amelia Sorenson, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Sarah Baseheart, UUCC Chalice Choir

Faithful Questioning | Rev. Paige Getty

“…living in a state of visionary surrender to the elemental questions, free of the quiet desperation of clinging too tightly to answers, may be our greatest act of faith.” Inspired by these words from the translator William O’Daly’s introduction to the 2001 edition of Pablo Neruda’s The Book of Questions, Rev. Paige Getty explores the power of asking meaningful questions and of not clinging too tightly to answers.

 

Speakers:

• Kelli Danaker, Melissa Affolter, Michael Adcock, Michelle Garra, Rev. Paige Getty, Tom Benjamin

Christmas Eve | Rev. Paige Getty

A traditional Christmas Eve service of readings, carols, and candlelight.

 

Speakers:

• Alex Cauthen-Zach, Betsy Osterman, Colette Gelwicks, Ed Gaddy, Greg Yakaitis, Hallie Getty, Laurie Coltri, Melissa Affolter, Michael Adcock, Michael Phillips, Michelle Garra, Rev. Paige Getty, Robyn Yakaitis, Samantha Yakaitis, Teaghan Verow McLaughlin, UUCC Chalice Choir, Valerie Hsu

Christmas Pageant | Rev. Paige Getty

Please join us for our annual UUCC Christmas Pageant! This year’s pageant will recreate the story of the birth of Jesus while drawing on our own Unitarian Universalist heritage to make it a story of freedom, liberation, and hope. We look forward to continuing our pageant tradition with this family-friendly service that will have plenty of opportunity for audience participation!

 

Speakers:

• Amelia Sorenson, Caela Barry, Cedric Faust, Helena Gelwicks, Jason Lopes​, Kelli Danaker, Kevin Mercer, Lukas Bonilla​, Maggie Brown, Mika Hsu​, Mikka Faust, Rev. Paige Getty, Sebastian Bonilla, Stephen Brown, Ted Phillips

The Mysticism of Christmas | Rev. Paige Getty

Join Director of Music Ministry Michael Adcock, the Chalice Choir and guest vocal-instrumental soloists in an annual holiday music service.  Prepare to celebrate and experience the inner mystical meaning of Christmas in poetry, readings and song.

 

Speakers:

• Ariel Vitali, Caela Barry, Dana Sohr, Jim Johnston, Madeline Miskie, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Ted Phillips, UUCC Chalice Choir, Zachary Nelson

Darkness Calls Us In | Rev. Paige Getty

During this season of shorter days and longer nights, Rev. Paige Getty reflects on the beauty, comfort, and healing that are offered by the darkness.

 

Speakers:

• Jenny Afkinich, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, UUCC Chalice Choir

Growing In Joy | Rev. Paige Getty

On this holiday weekend, and the first Sunday of Advent, Rev. Paige Getty and Kelli Danaker will lead a service for all ages inspired by the story The Littlest Christmas Tree: A Tale of Growing and Becoming. Join us as we consider where we can find joy, each and every day, even as we grow toward our dreams.

After the service, stay for the annual holiday decorating party, where we’ll make our own ornaments and trim the tree in Sanctuary C.

 

Speakers:

• Kelli Danaker, Rev. Paige Getty, Sarah Baseheart, Tom Monroe

Of Gratitude and Grief | Rev. Paige Getty

As we anticipate this holiday week and the longer holiday season ahead, Rev. Paige Getty considers the delicate relationship of gratitude and grief with which our celebrations are imbued.

 

Speakers:

• Ed Gaddy, Melissa Affolter, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, UUCC Chalice Choir, Valerie Hsu

Climate Change: Are There Signs of Hope | Rev. Paige Getty

Rev. Paige Getty and leaders of UUCC’s Climate Crisis Team will lead “Climate Change: Are There Signs of Hope?” During the service leaders will answer questions from the congregation. To submit your specific climate-related questions, we invite you to either email them in advance to ClimateAction@uucolumbia.net or bring them with you to service!

 

Speakers:

• 2U4C Steering Committee, Chiara D’Amore, Chris Crandell, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Phil Webster, Rev. Paige Getty