The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Being Human Together | Rev. Paige Getty

In our ongoing exploration of how UUCC is a place where we practice being human together—and in anticipation of our congregation-wide Group Relations Workshop, May 21-22 — Rev. Paige Getty and others will consider the tension between rights and needs of an individual and the health and well-being of a congregation.

 

Speakers:

• Brian Bloch, Colette Gelwicks, Jennie Fitzpatrick, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, UUCC Chalice Choir, Will Tansey

30+ Years of UUCC Choral Music | Michael Adcock

Join the UUCC Chalice Choir for their annual Spring Music Service and long-awaited return to the Chancel for morning worship! Through live performances, audio recordings and virtual videos, UUCC’s Music Director will take us on a reflective journey through three decades of historic UUCC choral music offerings.

 

Speakers:

• Carol Zika, David Hegmann, Inge Hyder, Kay Baker, Kelli Danaker, Laurie Coltri, Michael Adcock, Sarah Baseheart, UUCC Chalice Choir

Alive Again | Rev. Paige Getty

We celebrate the timeless Easter themes of rebirth, resurrection, and new life!

 

Speakers:

• Jenny Afkinich, Kelli Danaker, Lisa Marini, Michael Adcock, Nelson Family, Rev. Paige Getty, Zach Nelson

We Are What We Do | Rev. Paige Getty

On this day, Rev. Paige Getty and members of UUCC’s Covenant of Right Relations Committee explore what it means to be in “right relationship” and what is the value of formalizing such an expectation in a written covenant.

 

Speakers:

• Charles Scott, Jill Christianson, Kelli Danaker, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Hessey, Tom Benjamin, Tom Monroe

Our Immigrant Neighbors | Rev. Paige Getty

Often in conversation about immigrants and refugees, we place distance between “them” and “us,” while truly “we” live together here in suburban Maryland. In this service, we will hear personal stories from several recent immigrants to the United States who are making lives for themselves right here in Howard County.

 

Speakers:

• Don Weimer, Jim Johnston, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Tom Monroe, Valerie Hsu

Transgender Day of Visibility | Rev. Paige Getty

Rev. Paige Getty and UUCC members lead us in celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31), as we honor beauty, wholeness, and resilience among those who are too often under attack for being exactly who they are.

 

Speakers:

• Ace Sorensen, Ariel Vitali, Cameron Rice, Danny Long, Kerridwen Henry, Michael Adcock, Regina Verow, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Sara Davidson, Stephanie Rice, Suzi Gerb

Mortal Reflection | Rev. Paige Getty

Lent is the season leading up to Easter in the Christian liturgical calendar, a time of austerity, penitence, and reflection on one’s mortality. Rev. Paige Getty considers what might be universally meaningful in this observance, even for us who are not Christians.

 

Speakers:

• Colette Gelwicks, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Ted Nolan, Valerie Nolan

It’s okay to not be okay | UUCC Youth

The youth of UUCC lead a worship service exploring themes of openness and vulnerability through music, readings, and reflections.

 

Speakers:

• Amadeo Bernasconi, Jonathan Ganel-Constant, Liam Estell, Lily Bonilla, Lucas Eaton, Rose Spezio, Teaghan Verow McLaughlin, The Siegal Family, Valerie Hsu

#BreakTheBias | Rev. Paige Getty

Rev. Paige Getty and her visiting colleague Rev. Jo VonRue honor International Women’s Day by sharing personal stories about the bodies in which they’ve lived. These experiences have compelled them to better understand others’ perspectives and to #BreakTheBias.

 

Speakers:

• Carla Gates, Colette Gelwicks, Jim Johnston, Jodi Brown, Kelli Danaker, Laurie Coltri, Marie Meakin, Melissa Affolter, Regina Verow, Rev. Jo VonRue, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Vickie Beck

Linda Linton reflects on a life of caregiving

Rooted & Reaching is back, this time to highlight the work of Karuna, UUCC's team of lay pastoral caregivers, through the memories and stories of longtime member Linda Linton. 

Years ago, Linda was one of the visionaries who saw the need for a team of trained UUCC congregants who could provide care, counsel, and presence for those who need it. That's how Karuna began. 

In today's episode, Linda shares her memories of the early days of Karuna, how Karuna found its name, and when she first began to see herself as a caregiver. Linda also reads a portion of the Karuna Prayer, a beautiful text that captures the essence of what UUCC's pastoral caregiving team strives to do and become:

May you shed the foolishness in myself,
Transforming me into a conduit of Love.
May I be a medicine for the sick and weary,
Nursing their afflictions until they are cured.
May I become food and drink during time of famine,
May I protect the helpless and the poor,
May I be a lamp for those who need your Light,
May I be a bed for those who need rest,
and guide all seekers to the Other Shore.
May all find happiness through my actions,
and let no one suffer because of me.

P.S. If you've ever wondered about the difference between Karuna and the Caring Committee, this conversation is for you.