The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

Successfully dealing with conflict is not easy, but the rewards can be tremendous. How do we do this in a safe way where we truly consider the impacts of our words and actions, listen to each other, mutually forgive—both ourselves and others—and try again? The Covenant of Right Relations is a set of promises to guide us on our journey of learning about ourselves and others to build bridges, not barriers to communication and beloved community. 

Speakers:

• Amelia Sorenson, Charles Scott, Don Weimer, Ed Gaddy, Gail Thompson Guy, Jenny Afkinich, Kelli Danaker, Kevin Mercer, Robin Hessey, Sarah Baseheart, Tim Lattimer

Join the UUCC Chalice Choir for an annual spring Music Service that celebrates and traverses the last 150 years of great American choral literature. The choir will present both serious and playful works from a variety of wonderful choral traditions.

Speakers:

• Alex Cauthen-Zach, Kevin Mercer, Laurie Coltri, Michael Adcock, Robin Slaw, Sally Ann Cooper, UUCC Chalice Choir

Ned Tillman will delve into thoughts on who we are and the stories we tell ourselves and others. What do these stories reveal about us? Is there a core reality that describes ourselves that doesn’t change? How do you know when to add on or take away some of the layers that we have accumulated over the years and drill down to our most human essence?

Speakers:

• Chris Crandell, Kathy Tillman, Michael Phillips, Ned Tillman, Regina Verow, Tom Monroe

Members of UUCC will reflect on their individual paths to a plant-rich diet.

Speakers: Climate Team

Join us Easter morning for a celebration of Hope and a traditional UU Flower Ceremony. Please bring flowers from your neighborhood, your garden, or crafted with your own hands. Stay for the Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the service.

Speakers:

• Betsy Osterman, Jenny Afkinich, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Rev. Kären Rasmussen, Robin Slaw

Join Revs. Kären Rasmussen and Louise Green as we focus on imagination, creativity, and the many pathways that bright ideas open up. Did you ever have a very bright idea, one that started to ignite inside of you? Sometimes ideas grow brighter and brighter, others join in collaboration, and off you all go! We will highlight Emilio’s Very Bright Idea, a story for all ages that benefits No Child Goes Hungry.

Speakers:

• Jim Johnston, Michael Adcock, Michael Phillips, Rev. Kären Rasmussen, Rev. Louise Green, UUCC Chalice Choir

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, Mary Rodgers, Melissa Affolter, Phil Webster, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, Suzi Gerb, Tom Monroe

In just two weeks, Rev. Paige Getty will begin a 5-month sabbatical—time for reflection, renewal, study, and discernment. In this service, she’ll reflect on her intentions for that time away from the routines of UUCC work, including the intention to “risk discomfort”!

Speakers:

• Kevin Mercer, Linda Adcox-Kimmel, Linda Linton, Michael Adcock, Phil Webster, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, UUCC Chalice Choir

The teens of YRUU — UUCC’s youth group — explore the question embedded in their name: “Why are you you?” In asking themselves this question, they arrived at more questions: “Why do you do what you do?” and “Why do you believe what you believe?” and more. In this service, teens will share personal reflections in response to these questions and challenge all of us to plumb the depths of the unanswerable whys.

Speakers:

• Alena Von Schlag, Amelia Sorenson, Dug Martin​, Hallie Getty, Jonathan Ganel-Constant, Khylei Shelor, Leah Ricafort, Liam Estell, Lucas Eaton, Michael Adcock, Olivia Wright, Rose Spezio, Sophia Edington, Teaghan Verow McLaughlin, Will Weller, Zoey Garra​

Rev. Paige Getty, Dana Sohr, and Colette Gelwicks will explore our relationship with the community in which we reside—both as individuals and as a religious institution. We’ll reflect especially on the current housing situation (and what we know about who can and cannot afford to reside in Howard County), on the proposed Howard County General Plan (aka HoCo by Design), and on how we can make a difference in the livability of this community.

Speakers:

• Colette Gelwicks, Dana Sohr, Jim Johnston, Michael Adcock, Rev. Paige Getty, Robin Slaw, UUCC Chalice Choir