The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Inge Hyder, Skydiver

The one-and-only Inge Hyder regales us with tales from her skydiving experiences through the years, including her 90th birthday skydive celebration in October this year. Inge closes this conversation by singing a song celebrating the life and character of her mother that Inge wrote on an Elderhostel trip. A longtime Gilbert & Sullivan fan and performer, it is only fitting that Inge’s tribute song be set to a Gilbert & Sullivan tune. 

Referenced in this episode:

• Baltimore Sun article about Inge’s birthday skydive: https://bit.ly/38r5PQr
• Road Scholar (formerly Elderhostel): https://bit.ly/3axWWHp
• Princess Ida from the Gilbert & Sullivan archive: https://bit.ly/3mJT2xk

A Holiday Tapestry | Michael Adcock, Director of Music

On December 13, in lieu of the Annual Chalice Choir Seasonal December Music service, our Director of Music Ministries Michael Adcock, the UUCC Stay-at-Home-Choir, speakers and other congregational musicians will offer a mosaic of choral, solo/instrumental musical selections and readings inspired by the holiday season.

 

Speakers:

• Colette Gelwicks, Dana Sohr, Michael Adcock, The Chalice Choir, Vickie Beck

Find A Stillness | Rev. Paige Getty

We explore the meaning and value of stillness borne of darkness—Earth’s stillness in winter, and stillness in our bodies, minds, and spirits.

 

Speakers: Kristin Parrish, Paige Getty, The Leon-Lierman Family, Robin Slaw

Exploring Advent | Rev. Paige Getty

What might Advent—a season of waiting, expectation, anticipation—mean for Unitarian Universalists?

 

Speakers: Jim Johnston, Paige Getty, Dean Bone, Robin Slaw, Valerie Hsu, Tom Monroe

Giving Thanks | Rev. Paige Getty

In a spirit of gratitude and abundance, we celebrate thankfulness.

 

Speakers: Rev. Paige Getty

Finding the Light | Rev. Paige Getty

We will explore the concepts of good vs. evil and hope vs. fear, with a special presentation about Diwali, the Indian festival of lights.

Thank you, thank you to Sunanda, Angeli, and their family for sharing a video of their Diwali traditions with our UUCC community during worship. You may view the video here.

 

Speakers: Sunanda Angeli, Paige Getty

Healing & Hope | Rev. Paige Getty

On this first Sunday following Election Day, we will share in a service of healing and hope, whatever the elections’ outcomes and unknowns.

 

Speakers:

• Colette Gelwicks, Doug Miller, Regina Verow, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Stephen Evangelista, Teaghan Verow McLaughlin, The Brown Family, Tim Lattimer, UUCC Stay-at-Home Choir

Almost There... | Rev. Paige Getty

We gather to ground and strengthen ourselves as we anticipate Election Day and the days that will follow.

 

Speakers: Collette Gelwicks, Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, John Harris, Valerie Hsu

Remembrance Sunday | Rev. Paige Getty

As is our annual tradition, we will honor the loved ones we have lost.

You will be invited to share the name of a loved one—family member, partner, friend, beloved pet—who has died. Some of you may wish to speak a name aloud during the service. In addition, we will create a slide show of images that are submitted ahead of time.

 

Speakers:

• Kristin Parrish, Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, The Abbas-Naqvi Family

Why the ADA Matters | Rev. Paige Getty

With personal stories and special music, we will honor this year’s 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We will celebrate the progress made and consider the work that still needs to be addressed if we are to achieve full civil rights for all.

 

Speakers:

• Amelia Sorenson, John Guy, Paige Getty, Reginald Nettles, Robin Slaw, Sarah Baseheart, Sophia Sorenson, Stuart TenHoor, The Sailer Family