The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Interdependence Day | Rev. Paige Getty

On a day when many are celebrating independence—such a popular value in the USA—Rev. Paige Getty leads a celebration of interdependence.

 

Speakers:

• Jeremy Rea, Kristin Parrish, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, UUCC Young Adults, Valerie Hsu

To Be Free, A Juneteenth Service | Rev. Paige Getty

We honor Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the official emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States.

 

Speakers:

• Brooke Abercrombie, Jen Hayashi, Pamela Henry, Reginald Nettles, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Sarah Baseheart, Tom Monroe

To Have, and to Be, Allies - a Pride Service | Rev. Paige Getty

With joy and conviction and determination, we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month!

 

Speakers:

• Alex Norton, Bob Jackson, Jill Christianson, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Valerie Hsu

Tim Lattimer signs off as Board president

In this final episode of Rooted & Reaching before we take a summer break, Tim Lattimer reflects on his term as congregational president that concludes at the end of this month. Tim and Sara discuss the ways UUCC interacts with and reflects the political dynamics of its local and national contexts, the work of the Board this past year, and advice Tim has for future Board members. 

Thank you for listening to Rooted & Reaching week after week. We hope the stories and conversations you heard here made you feel more connected to the UUCC community, taught you something new, and inspired you to be curious about your fellow congregants.

With love,
Hannah, Sara, and Valerie

The Power of Play | Rev. Paige Getty

Inspired by author Drew Leder’s observation that “the way of play [is] a part of all religions”, Rev. Paige Getty celebrates the value of play as a religious and spiritual act!

 

Speakers:

• Carol Zika, Jeremy Rea, Kristin Parrish, Lisa Schlossnagle, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw

Zach Nelson leads the auction team

Save the date! UUCC’s annual auction is returning this fall on Saturday, November 13. The auction is UUCC’s flagship fundraising event, bringing together community members for an evening of fun, food, and competitive bidding wars. After a successful virtual auction this February, the auction team is back and already planning the next chapter of this much-loved and highly-anticipated tradition.

This year, the auction team is led by Zach Nelson. Zach is an elementary school band teacher who is no stranger to fundraising for his students, and he’s ready to contribute his skills and expertise to fundraising for UUCC. In this episode, Zach tells Sara a bit about what to expect for this year’s auction and shares his reflections on teaching music virtually over the past year.

Want to get in on the auction action? Joining the auction team is a great way to get to know congregants and the community! Email auction@uucolumbia.net to learn more.

Meaning & Memorial Day | Rev. Paige Getty

On this Memorial Day weekend, Rev. Paige Getty addresses the complicated feelings and opinions that many of us have about the armed forces. Ultimately, she intends to honor the memories of those who have lived and died in military service.

 

Speakers:

• Amanda Morton, Kelli Danaker, Nathan Sanchez, Rev. Paige Getty, Tim Lattimer, UUCC Stay-at-Home Choir

The Quest class of 2021

On Sunday, May 23, UUCC’s Quest class of 2021 presented their credo statements during an inspiring worship service. After a year of discussion, questions, and reflection alongside each other and their mentors, the youth of Quest shared with the congregation what they’ve learned about themselves, what they believe, and who they are in this moment. Today’s Rooted & Reaching episode is a special one: tune in to hear from the Quest students themselves, their fearless teacher KP McLaughlin, and Quest mentor Amber Guthrie.

Congratulations, Questers! Thank you for the wisdom, wit, and grace you share with this community every day.

Quest Class Credo Service | UUCC Quest Class

Please join us for our annual Quest Credo service. Our 8th and 9th graders will present a memorable capstone to a year of hard work in exploring Unitarian Universalism and their own faith. Quest students will present their Credo statements and invite us all into a deeper examination of what we give our hearts to.

 

Speakers:

• Amber Guthrie, Hallie Getty, Jen Hayashi, Lee Gelwicks, Lily Bonilla, Lindsay Lukas, Robin Slaw, Rose Spezio, Ryan Smee, Teaghan Verow McLaughlin, Tom Monroe, Tori Schlossnagle

Karyn Marsh is almost a UU minister!

Last week, the agenda for UUCC’s upcoming annual meeting scheduled for June 6 was published, and you may have noticed this “New Business” item: a congregational vote on the ordination of Jen Raffensperger. What does this mean? Why is Jen’s ordination dependent on our congregational vote? Well, it’s all part of the intense and involved process for becoming a minister in the Unitarian Universalist tradition, and you can learn more about it in today’s conversation with Karyn Marsh.

Karyn is a friend of UUCC, and the spouse of UUCC member Barry Marsh. Karyn was recently granted preliminary fellowship by the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Ministerial Fellowship Committee — that’s a lot of words to say that Karyn is so close to becoming a UU minister! Karyn graciously sat down with Rooted & Reaching for a conversation about the process for becoming a minister, her ministerial internship at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa, and her own theology.