The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Embracing the Light Within |

Join us for a special Unitarian Universalist Diwali holiday service, where we will celebrate the annual Festival of Lights. Diwali (also known as Deepavali, meaning “row of lights”) represents the triumph of light over darkness and the unity of diverse traditions. The musical ensemble TVAMEVA will be our guests, and will explore universal themes of hope, love and inner light through shared stories and music.

Rev. Paige Getty, TVAMEVA, Alex Cauthen-Zach, Michael Adcock, Regina Verow and Steve Buckingham

Remembrance Sunday | Rev. Paige Getty

In our annual tradition, we honor the memories of loved ones who have died with poetry, special music, candle-lighting and the speaking of names. As is our tradition, we will light candles in memory of loved ones who have died. You are invited to bring photos or small memorial objects to place on the altar table.

Ed Gaddy, Kelli Danaker, Laurie Coltri, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty and the UUCC Chalice Choir

Embodied Love | Reverend Paige Getty

“UUCC embodies love in action,” declares the congregation’s new mission statement. In Our Whole Lives, we teach our students of all ages that their bodies are sacred and worthy. As a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association, we promise we will “cherish Earth and all beings by creating and nurturing relationships of care and respect.” In this service, Rev. Paige Getty and others invite us to explore what it means to be embodied, and to embody love as an act of faith. 

Rev. Paige Getty and Terri Pazornick

Our Time to Thrive

In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month, UUCC celebrates the beautiful diversity of queerness in our religious community, and we recommit ourselves to solidarity with all who remain at very real risk because of who they beautifully, queerly are.

Amanda Potts, Ankur Patel, Chris Mauro, Haley Fischer, Kelli Danaker, Kevin Mercer, Linda Adcox-Kimmel, Michael Adcock, the Rev. Paige Getty, Richard Yocum, Stacy Huh, Suzi Gerb and members of the UUCC Chalice Choir

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Climate Induced Migration

Rev. Paige Getty and the UUCC Climate Crisis Team explore the future of climate-induced migration in the coming century, both in the US and abroad. Following service we will host a Climate Fair in Sanctuary C, where you can mix and mingle with members who are interested in a variety of climate issues.

Betsy Osterman, Climate Action Team, Kelli Danaker, Melissa Affolter, Michael Adcock, Phil Webster and Rev. Paige Getty

Beyond Land Acknowledgements

Our guest speakers for this service are members of the Piscataway Conoy Tribe — the indigenous people of the unceded lands on which UUCC resides — who will invite us to consider what it means to honor their people and this land … beyond spoken land acknowledgements.

Jen Hayashi, Kelli Danaker, Kyle Swann, Meagan Lopes, Michael Adcock and the Reverend Paige Getty

Wondering and Wandering | The Reverend Paige Getty, Minister

As we mark UUCC and Rev. Paige Getty’s 20th anniversary of ministry together in this community, Paige reflects on where we’ve been and imagines what lies ahead for our shared ministries.

Colette Gelwicks, Matthew Huh, Michael Adcock, Regina Verow, The Reverend Paige Getty, Stacy Huh and the UUCC Chalice Choir

On Repentance, Repair and Renewal | The Reverend Paige Getty

Inspired by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg’s book On Repentance and Repair, Rev. Paige Getty explores the human need for repentance as a necessary foundation of repair and renewal as our Jewish siblings observe the High Holy Days.

Ed Gaddy, Kelli Danaker, Laurie Coltri, Michael Adcock, Sarita Olson, Sherry Peruzzi, the UUCC Chalice Choir and the Rev. Paige Getty

The Question Box | Rev. Paige Getty

After a five-month sabbatical, Rev. Paige Getty is back in the pulpit and ready to engage with your questions. Bring your inquisitive curiosity — about faith, about religion, about sabbatical, about UUCC, about Paige — and Paige will offer responses rooted in integrity, experience, and vulnerability.

Speakers: Becky Rease, Kelli Danaker, Laurie Alderman, Lisa Marini, The Rev. Paige Getty and Tom Monroe

Ingathering and Water Ceremony | the Rev. Paige Getty

Please join us as we celebrate the beginning of a new congregational year with our annual ingathering worship service for all ages, complete with a water ceremony. Bring a small amount of water from a sacred source, your summer travels, or your kitchen sink for the water ceremony. The service is for all ages so there will be no separate programming for children.

Carla Gates, Dr. Meleny Thomas, Kelli Danaker, Melissa Affolter, Michael Adcock, Michael Phillips, the Rev. Paige Getty and the UUCC Chalice Choir

• Carla Gates, Dr. Meleny Thomas, Kelli Danaker, Melissa Affolter, Michael Adcock, Michael Phillips, Rev. Paige Getty, UUCC Chalice Choir