The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Generosity Sunday | Rev. Paige Getty

Looking both inward and beyond the walls of UUCC, we celebrate the myriad ways that this congregation matters in the lives of its members and the community and invite one another to make a meaningful investment in our shared future.

 

Speakers:

• Ace Sorensen, Amelia Sorenson, Jenny Afkinich, John Boyle, Michael Adcock, Nick Evangelista, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Stephen Evangelista, Tom Benjamin

Environmental Human Rights | Rev. Paige Getty

The UU Legislative Ministry of Maryland is actively supporting passage of the Environmental Human Rights Amendment to the State Constitution, which is being considered by the Maryland General Assembly in the current session. In this service, we will explore why, as people of faith, we are called to proclaim that a healthful and sustainable environment is a fundamental and inalienable human right.

 

Speakers:

• Lily Bonilla, Mary Rodgers, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Tom Monroe

Side WIth Love | Rev. Paige Getty

In solidarity with Unitarian Universalists around the world, we celebrate Side with Love Sunday and consider the question, “What If I Only Had 30 Days to Love?”

 

Speakers:

• Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, UUCC Chalice Choir, Valerie Hsu

With Purpose & Principle | Rev. Paige Getty

Rev. Paige Getty reflects on the Principles and Purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), which provide the covenantal foundation for all of the work of our UUA and its member congregations and covenanted communities. (The Article II Study Commission is currently considering possible amendments to section of the UUA bylaws in which the Principles and Purposes are codified. If you’re interested, UUCC is holding two upcoming classes on Article 2 Reimagining, if you’d like to register.)

 

Speakers:

• Karla Pearce, Kevin Mercer, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw

I’m From... | UUCC Reflection Group

Inspired by the poem “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon, Robin Slaw (Director of Religious Education) and UUCC reflection group participants will share their own “I’m from…” poems. 

 

Speakers:

• Becky Reese, Carol Zika, Charles Scott, Evelyn Griffin, Jan Stanton, Jim Johnston, Kay Baker, Kelli Danaker, Robin Slaw, Tom Monroe, Wendy Alberg

Choice and Agency | Rev. Paige Getty

49 years ago (January 22, 1973), in its ruling in Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court gave people the right to access abortion legally all across the country. That right is now at risk. On this anniversary weekend, Rev. Paige Getty explores the religious commitment to protect and promote reproductive justice. 

 

Speakers:

• Jen Hayashi, Jodi Brown, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Sarah Baseheart, Tina Horn

Legacy of Audacious Love | Danny Long, et. al.

A fully virtual service celebrating the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

 

Speakers:

• Danny Long, John Harris, Katja Fort Rhoden, Mary Rodgers, Michael Adcock, Robin Slaw, UUCC Chalice Choir

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