The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Uncovering Our Stories - The Radiance of the Devine | Becky Reese

Join Turning Circle, the Pagan spirituality group of UUCC, for a festive and fun service honoring Lammas, one of the Pagan holidays that celebrates the first harvest, and the turning toward autumn to come.

Alex Cauthen-Zach, Becky Reese, Carol Reynolds, CHristina Bird-Walker, Dianne Dunlap, Dylan Zach, Emerson Martin, Hillary Martin, Kyle Decker, May Vaughn and Mike Jadoo

• Alex Cauthen-Zach, Becky Reese, Carol Reynolds, Christina Bird-Walker, Dianne Dunlap, Dylan Zach, Emerson Martin​, Hillary Martin​, Kyle Decker, Mav Vaughan, Mike Jadoo​

Uncovering Our Stories - the Radiance of the Devine | Rev. Jen Raffensperger

We humans are meaning-making, pattern-seeking creatures. When we turn our attention to a text to discern its meaning and how it applies to our own life, we call that “exegesis.” This Sunday, join Rev. Jen Raffensperger, member of UUCC and minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York, to examine two texts — one ancient and one modern — in relationship with one another and what they can tell us about the human need to search for answers, whether in the stars above or the ground below our feet, or anywhere in-between.

Speakers: Jing Wang, Natalie Roberts, Regina Verow, the Rev. Jen Reffensperger, Tom Benjamin and Valerie Hsu

Wait, They’ll Let Just Anyone be Creative? |

Join members of UUCC Creativity Circle as they explore the various connections between creativity and spirituality. What does it mean to be part of our creative collective, how does creativity enhance the spirituality of members of our community? Can anyone be creative? Join us for some thoughts and some hands-on activities around our creative and spiritual impulses.

UUCC Creativity Circle Members: Lisa Marini, Meagan Lopes, Melissa Affolter, Regina Verow, Stephanie Silver, Tina Horn and Tom Monroe

On Small and Persistent Resistance | The Rev. Laura Solomon

Rev. Laura Solomon, member of UUCC and minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, will join us this Sunday to inspire the small and persistent acts of resistance we can take to inspire change in our communities and in ourselves.

Speakers: Alex Cauthen-Zach, Kevin Mercer, the Rev. Laura Solomon and Tom Monroe

Singing Our UU Heritage

Join Music Director Michael Adcock and our wonderful Music Director Emeritus, Dr. Tom Benjamin (with help from the Chalice Choir) in a special service that both celebrates and investigates the many varied sources of our Unitarian Universalist singing heritage and history.  We will learn about and sing a number of songs and hymns, both serious and silly! Featuring Betsy Osterman, Kelli Danaker, Laurie Coltri, Michael Adcock, Tom Benjamin and the UUCC CHalic Choir

Lessons for Future Ancestors | Matt Meyer

Join guest speaker Matt Meyer for a reflection of heavy suitcases, surprise turning points, and attending to the complexity of our times with love and resilience.

Matt is a musician and worship leader who has led hundreds of services for UU congregations across the country. He has a degree in hand drumming and serves as Director of Community Life for Sanctuary Boston. 

Also: Gregory Seidman, Jenny Afkinich, Laurie Coltri, Lisa Marini, Matt Meyer and Robin Slaw

Sensing Delight

Join UUCC members Kim Metz and Colette Gelwicks and staff members Kelli Danaker and Valerie Hsu this Sunday to explore and experience delight through our five senses in an interactive multigenerational service. Use your senses to tap into play, surprise, and presence through music, meditation, and other elements of the service. We’ll taste, touch, hear, see, and smell through making music, eating bubbles, embodying our delight, and more, as we remember what delights us, and leave with a stronger capacity to welcome delight into our lives.

In the Midst of the Hard Movement | Dorothy Hutchins

Unitarian Universalist Minister Kirk Freeman, who is providing Pastoral Care Support during Rev. Paige’s sabbatical, will reflect on the challenges and opportunities that emerge when things do not go as planned.

Dorothy Hutchins, Kirk Freeman, Melissa Affolter, Michelle Garra, Natalie Coore, Tom Monroe

Wear Orange - A Service for Gun Violence Awareness | Cindi Alvey, Dr. Katrina Fowlkes

Join us for a service dedicated to reflection and awareness about gun violence in our local community and beyond. The program will include voices from gun violence survivors in Howard County and their loved ones. This service is facilitated by Howard County Moms Demand Action as part of National Gun Violence Awareness / Wear Orange Weekend. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange to show support for gun violence survivors. To be followed by a coffee hour and facilitated labyrinth walk.

Our Living Tradition | Colette Gelwicks & Valerie Hsu

In this service, Colette Gelwicks & Valerie Hsu invite us to consider the Unitarian Universalist values of transformation, growth, and change, especially as it relates to our collective identity as a congregation. Together, we will reflect on evolution as a spiritual practice, in light of the upcoming UUCC Annual Meeting and the UUA General Assembly.

 

Speakers:

• Charles Scott, Colette Gelwicks, Jenny Afkinich, Joseph and Nathan Segal, Kevin Mercer, Liam Estell, Melissa Affolter, Michael Adcock, Valerie Hsu