The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia

“From whence we come and how and whither,” are the lyrics of an old, beloved Unitarian Universalist hymn. You may have sung it at an ordination or installation. The Transition Team, joined by Rev. Lisa and members of UUCC, will consider UUCC’s historical timeline and how our heritage calls us to move into our future together.

Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, Marlena Jareaux, Gail Thompson, Teaghan Verow McLaughlin, Meagan Lopes, Linda Adcox-Kimmel, Mikayla Kurkjian, Tim Lattimer, Tessa Stevens.

What is prayer? It’s one of those words that means different things to different people. It can feel intimidating or comfortable, confusing or meaningful. Rev. Lisa will explore different types of prayer – with examples you can try!

Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper, Jill Cairns, Michael Phillips, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock, The Chalice Choir

UU Columbia has a history of bold actions to build, strengthen and nurture beloved community.  On this Martin Luther King Sunday, we will look at our congregation’s history of courageous actions that have enabled us to be a beacon of light fostering compassion, interdependence and acts of justice. What’s needed now to ‘do what’s right’? Rev. Lisa will be joined in the pulpit by Rev. Lydia Ferrante-Roseberry, Stewardship for Us consultant.

Lorien Haavik, Alex Cauthen-Zach, Michael Adcock & The Chalice Choir

As we begin a new calendar year, we consider the writings of Howard Thurman on three different kinds of love. He was an American author, philosopher, theologian, educator, mystic and leader in the civil rights movement, in which he served as caretaker and spiritual advisor to other movement leaders.

Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper, Lorien Haavik, Kelli Danaker, Michael Adcock

In our annual tradition, we celebrate Christmas Eve with a service of readings and carols and candlelight.

Cynthia Marshall, Linda Adcox-Kimmel, Michael Adcock, Michael Phillips, Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper, Interim Minister, UUCC Chalice Choir, Zachary Nelson

This year, our annual winter pageant, The Solstice Badger, will be directed by our very own Amelia Sorensen. All are invited to join us for the pageant. Thank you to everybody that is starring in our beloved pageant this year! We’re looking forward to it.

Pageant Company Members

Pageant Crew

Join Director of Music Ministry, Michael Adcock, our UUCC Chalice Choir, and Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper for our annual Holiday Music Service on Sunday, December 14 at 10AM. The title for this year’s service is Journey to the Light: A Tapestry of Carols.

Bernadette Rock, Chalice Singers, Cleveland Chandler, Jen Siegal, Laura Crovo, Laurie Coltri, Lisa Marini, Michael Adcock, Michael Phillips, Sherry Peruzzi, UUCC Chalice Choir

In the United States, fall and winter holidays are often centered around traditions of food and family. Each year, media is saturated with headlines like, “A New Twist on Holiday Recipes!” How might we infuse the holiday season with new insights about gratitude and our traditions?

Worship led by Rev. Lisa Bovee Kemper, with Linda Adcox-Kimmel as Worship Associate.

Alan Coltri, Kelli Danaker, Lorien Haavik, Michael Adcock, organ & piano, Madeline Miskie, soprano

The cultural understanding of hope is often rooted in emotion, “I feel hopeful about…” But what if hope is actually a framework for how to survive in difficult times? Hope can give a sense of purpose and autonomy. It is also a way for us to find agency, practice gratitude, and inspire generosity. Executive Director Laurice Grae (she/they) will lead this worship service.

This multigenerational service invites us into the story of a queen who learned an important lesson about humility. The congregation is invited to bring bread to share that represents their family’s heritage. The bread can be homemade or store-bought.