The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Sacred Intention | Rev. Paige Getty

At the beginning of this new year, Rev. Paige Getty and others in our community explore what it means to live with intention as individuals and as a community. 

 

Speakers:

• Andy Masters, Colette Gelwicks, Dori Schatell, Jenny Afkinich, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Paige Getty

Christmas Eve | Rev. Paige Getty

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

 

Speakers:

• Amber Stone, Andrew & Spencer Yakaitis, Cynthia Marshall, Greg Yakaitis, Liam Estell, Mark Tribe, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Valerie Hsu

Christmas Pageant | Rev. Paige Getty

Please join us for our first ever UUCC hybrid 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, Barry Marsh, Cedric Faust, Clara Tribe, Helena Gelwicks, Karyn Marsh, Kelli Danaker, Kevin Mercer, Maggie Brown, Mikka Faust, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Stephen Brown, Tom Monroe, Tre Leon-Lierman

A Great and Mighty Wonder | Rev. Paige Getty

The UUCC Music Ministry presents its annual Christmas Music Service, this year framed around the concepts of Awe and Wonder. Join us for seasonal carols, readings, and newly created anthem-videos from UUCC’s own “Coming Back” Chalice Choir.  In addition, Valerie Hsu (Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries) will join Michael Adcock (Music Director) in unique holiday arrangements for piano and organ AND flute and organ/piano.  

 

Speakers:

• Alan Coltri, Bryan Barrett, Dana Sohr, Jenny Afkinich, Laurie Coltri, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Sally Ann Cooper, UUCC Chalice Choir, Valerie Hsu

Opening to Joy | Rev. Paige Getty

Culturally and religiously, the theme of joy abounds in this season’s celebrations. Rev. Paige Getty explores what it means to open ourselves to that joy, despite the worries and fear and injustice that threaten to overwhelm us.

 

Speakers:

• Kelli Danaker, Kristin Parrish, Laura Solomon, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty

Oh, We Give Thanks | Rev. Paige Getty

On this holiday weekend, Rev. Paige Getty leads us in a service of reflection—we celebrate small gratitudes, ordinary moments, seasonal blessings.

 

Speakers:

• Gregory Seidman, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Samantha Yakaitis, Sarah Baseheart

Draw the Circle Wide(r) | Rev. Paige Getty

During the past 18 months, 24 new members have signed the UUCC Virtual Membership Book. Today we celebrate those new members and explore the month’s Soul Matters theme—Holding History—as our community draws its circle ever wider, honoring its past, its present, and its future. This service will be multigenerational, so children and youth are invited to stay the entire service.

 

Speakers:

• Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Sara Davidson, Ted Nolan, Tom Monroe, UUCC Chalice Choir, UUCC Stay-at-Home Choir

Alex Cauthen-Zach is an envoy for Paganism

In today’s episode, we hear from Alex Cauthen-Zach, UUCC member and a coordinator with Turning Circle, an eclectic Pagan community within the UUCC congregation. Two Sundays ago, Alex and other leaders from Turning Circle led UUCC’s Sunday morning worship service, sharing reflections and rituals for Samhain. For Alex, the service was a chance to connect Turning Circle to the larger UUCC community, and to introduce UUCC congregants to what Turning Circle is all about. 

“People flip out when I tell them I am Pagan,” Alex says. That’s why she sees herself as an envoy for Paganism in the world, challenging preconceived notions, stereotypes, and assumptions about what it means to be Pagan. According to Alex, the Neopaganism of Turning Circle draws from ancient roots, but it’s a modern religion that is about peace, the earth, and making things better for all of us. Today, she and Sara chat about Alex’s favorite season, the challenges of walking a Pagan path, and why she identifies as both Pagan and Unitarian Universalist.

Dare to Love Again | Rev. Dr. Rob Hardies / Rev. Paige Getty

“Dare to Love Again” by the Rev. Dr. Robert M. Hardies. Do I dare to love again? Many of us have asked that question at one time or another. I know I have. Whether after death, disappointment or betrayal, life is always asking us to give love another chance. But do we dare? And how?

Rev. Hardies currently serves as Consulting Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard. From 2001 to 2020 he was Senior Minister of All Souls Church, Unitarian, in Washington, DC. He lives in Washington with his husband and son.

 

Speakers:

• Michael Adcock, Rev. Dr. Rob Hardies, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Steve Buckingham

Remembrance Sunday | Rev. Paige Getty

In our annual Remembrance Service, through music, story, poetry, and ritual we honor the memories of those in our lives who have died. We will show images of those you are remembering—please send images of deceased loved ones to Paige by Thursday, November 4 (minister@uucolumbia.net). If you attend in person, you may bring memorial photos or mementos to place on the altar.

 

Speakers:

• Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Sarah Baseheart, UUCC Chalice Choir