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Lead Stories
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How to Be a More Spiritual Person in 15 Minutes a Day or Less
Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto will share a liberal religious understanding of spirituality and talk about how each of us can become a more spiritual person in 15 minutes a day or less!
UUCC Sunday Schedule
Easily access information about and links to our Sunday programming for children, youth, and adults, including classes, our Sunday service, and social opportunities.
Join UUs Around the Country in a Common Read: On Repentance and Repair
Join us on Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings in October for a discussion of On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, this year's UUA Common Read.
Two Community Building Opportunities in October
All ages are invited to these two fun chances to build community. On October 7, bring plants and gently used books, puzzles, and games to trade for something new (to you)! Then on October 14, all ages are invited to Game Time!
Fall Stewardship Potluck
You and your family are invited to a special fall potluck on Sunday, October 8 immediately following the service in Freeman Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte. Sponsored by our Stewardship Team, this family-friendly event is a special event for members of our Fall Pledging Group, and the whole congregation is invited to participate.
Administrative Assistant Position
The UUCC professional staff is reassigning staff responsibilities to make room for a new Administrative Assistant.
UUCC Minister Search Feedback Groups Announcement – UUCC Minister Search Update #3
Hearing from our UUCC members is one of the top priorities for the Minister Search Team. Recently, we released the congregational survey. To date, we have received more than 110 responses. We are looking to get a 60% return, or 313 surveys, by the October 6 deadline. The next phase of our information-gathering includes a series of five feedback sessions, to which all members are invited.
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Calendar
GreenFaith Circle Monthly Meeting
UUCC Bernstein Room and Via Zoom 234 N. Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte- No events scheduled for October 6, 2023.
Week of Events
Lotus Path
Lotus Path
Lotus Path is a member-led discussion group that explores Eastern religious beliefs, philosophies, and meditation techniques. If you are interested in participating, contact Edie Gelber-Beechler at erg_b2@hotmail.com.
Nursery Care for Babies through 3 Years Old
Nursery Care for Babies through 3 Years Old
We provide a nursery for children up to 3 years old during our Sunday services. Our paid caregivers follow strict policies and procedures. We ask that parents review our policies and procedures for parents before […]
Sunday Service (in person and online)
Sunday Service (in person and online)
Join us in the Sanctuary at 234* on Sunday mornings. Or click here: uuccharlotte.org/uucc-live-stream/ to watch online.
Open Mind Book Club
Open Mind Book Club
Group discusses a wide variety of books chosen in advance. Meets on the 1st Monday of the month via Zoom beginning at 7 p.m.
Happy Wanderers Walking Group
Happy Wanderers Walking Group
Join Tuesday Walkers at 11:00 a.m. as they stroll different greenways each week on a rotating basis.
Cold Reads Play Group (closed group)
Cold Reads Play Group (closed group)
This group meets twice a month on Zoom to read plays together. This group is currently at capacity so is closed to new members. Contact: Jane Kusterer kusterernc@gmail.com
Seniors Share on Zoom
Seniors Share on Zoom
Our primary focus is connection through camaraderie as we explore interesting topics, listen to guest speakers and make time for fun. It will help to know if you plan to join us (but RSVP is […]
Hand Bell Ensemble Rehearsal
Hand Bell Ensemble Rehearsal
You’re invited to join us in making music at the UUCC! The Handbell Ensemble and Adult Choir meet on Wednesday evenings in the sanctuary at 6 and 7 p.m., respectively. No audition is required to […]
Adult Choir Rehearsal
Adult Choir Rehearsal
You’re invited to join us in making music at the UUCC! The Handbell Ensemble and Adult Choir meet on Wednesday evenings in the sanctuary at 6 and 7 p.m., respectively. No audition is required to […]
UU Common Read: On Repentance and Repair
UU Common Read: On Repentance and Repair
Thursday evenings in October at 7 p.m., on Zoom Making mistakes is human and most of us can name a harm we have directly caused another person. Yet, even as people of faith, we can struggle […]
GreenFaith Circle Monthly Meeting
GreenFaith Circle Monthly Meeting
Greenfaith Circle is a global, multi-faith movement to resist the planet’s destruction and to create a sustainable, just future. UUCC's GreenFaith Circle meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Bernstein Room […]
UUCC Hiking Group
UUCC Hiking Group
Hikes are planned one Saturday a month and vary in location and exertion. Details about upcoming hikes can be found in our Currents newsletter.
Plant/Book/Game Swap
Plant/Book/Game Swap
Bring your unwanted plants and gently used books, puzzles, and games to the UUCC Plant/Book/Game Swap. Trade them for something new (to you)! When: October 7, 10 a.m. to noon Where: UUCC parking lot and […]
Program Areas
Special Events
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Fall Stewardship Potluck
You and your family are invited to a special fall potluck on Sunday, October 8 immediately following the service in Freeman Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte. Sponsored by our Stewardship Team, this family-friendly event is a special event for members of our Fall Pledging Group, and the whole congregation is invited to participate.
Small Group Healing Circles
Last month Rev. Lisa sent a letter to the congregation naming some issues and themes she observed over the past year, suggesting that we make space as a community, to share and work through these questions with intention and care. Toward that end, you are invited to sign up for a Healing Circle session. An upcoming session is scheduled for September 26. Register here.
Intersectional Justice Action Opportunities
Our partner Compassion Closet is looking for donations and volunteers. Click here to learn more.
Urgent Need: Sunday Morning Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our religious community, and they are especially crucial to providing welcoming experiences and inspirational worship on Sunday mornings. Right now we urgently need A/V workers, coffee servers, greeters, safety patrol members, and ushers.
Adult Programming
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UUCC Sunday Schedule
Easily access information about and links to our Sunday programming for children, youth, and adults, including classes, our Sunday service, and social opportunities.
Join UUs Around the Country in a Common Read: On Repentance and Repair
Join us on Zoom at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings in October for a discussion of On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, this year's UUA Common Read.
Credo: A Personal Spiritual Journey for Sept. 24 Postponed, Returns Oct. 22
Our next Credo presentation, originally scheduled for September 24, is being postponed to allow as many people as possible to attend the Board Discussion. Thanks to the Credo folks for being accommodating, and working around this important meeting in our Community. The next Credo presentation will be on Sunday, October 22 when we will hear from Joe Hoff.
Did You Get Your Blessing Bag-Tag?
If you missed out on getting a Blessing Bag Tag at our September 10 service, you can pick one up in the vestibule at the UUCC.
Community Sunday – Sunday, October 15
Community Sunday on October 15 will offer an opportunity to build connections with one another through a brief community worship service followed by a variety of 40-minute small-group activities. Community Sundays are meant to feed everyone’s spirit with a little something new to do, some new friends, and plenty of intergenerational fellowship.
Life RE-examined: A Philosophy of Learning
Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Paula Gribble writes about her philosophy of religious education.
UUCC Hiking Group, October 7
Our next hike will be Saturday, October 7, 2023 when we will meet at 234 at 08:30am in the parking lot and head to the Wilson Creek Trail Area.
UUCC GreenFaith Circle Meetings
Greenfaith Circle is a global, multi-faith movement to resist the planet’s destruction and to create a sustainable, just future. UUCC's GreenFaith Circle meets monthly on the 1st Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Bernstein Room and via Zoom.
Make Music with Us!
Weekly music program rehearsals - children's choir, adult choir, and handbell ensemble - resume next week for kindergarten through adult, and you’re invited!
Seniors Share
The SENIORS SHARE group meets via Zoom on the first Wednesday and in the Bernstein Room on the third Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m. All are welcome. Just email Jane Kusterer if you plan to attend.
Jabberwocks Poetry Group
Jabberwocks welcomes poets who want feedback and who strive to improve their work. We meet on the third Friday of the month, 10 a.m. -12 p.m. on Zoom.
Open Mind Book Club
The next Open Mind Book Club will be meeting on Monday, October 2 at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room at the UUCC and via Zoom. We will discuss The Library Book by Susan Orlean.
Healing Threads: A Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meet to knit or crochet together as a spiritual community and to bless the shawls we complete. Shawls are given to Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte members with a significant hardship or loss and to KinderMourn. Meets 2nd Monday at 7 p.m., offsite. Contact Kathleen Moloney-Tarr at krmt1923@gmail.com.
Consider Joining a UUCC Affinity Group
UUCC members, browse the latest opportunities to join with others in our congregation for readers theater, celebrating the divine feminine, book discussions, walking, hiking and cycling, peer support for anxiety and depression, meditation, and more!
Lotus Path Group
We study and discuss various types of Buddhism and related Eastern spiritual paths, considering how they relate to us today. Each meeting begins and ends with meditation.
Ideas on How to Reduce Plastic Use
In a recent class sponsored by the Adult Religious Education and Spiritual Development (ARESD) team, participants watched the PBS Frontline documentary Plastic Wars. Check out these ideas on how you can get started on using less plastic.
UUCC Religious Humanism Group
The UUCC Religious Humanism Group meets at 11:45 A.M. on the first Sunday of each month in the Sigismund Room.
Join us on Virtual Garden Tours with our Members
Visit with some of our members in their own backyards on these Virtual Garden Tours.
Mindfulness Chair (and standing) Yoga recorded sessions
Enjoy and replenish with Debbie George as she guides us through a mindful yoga practice--sitting and standing.
Children & Youth Programming
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UUCC Sunday Schedule
Easily access information about and links to our Sunday programming for children, youth, and adults, including classes, our Sunday service, and social opportunities.
Did You Get Your Blessing Bag-Tag?
If you missed out on getting a Blessing Bag Tag at our September 10 service, you can pick one up in the vestibule at the UUCC.
Community Sunday – Sunday, October 15
Community Sunday on October 15 will offer an opportunity to build connections with one another through a brief community worship service followed by a variety of 40-minute small-group activities. Community Sundays are meant to feed everyone’s spirit with a little something new to do, some new friends, and plenty of intergenerational fellowship.
Life RE-examined: A Philosophy of Learning
Director of Lifespan Religious Education, Paula Gribble writes about her philosophy of religious education.
Make Music with Us!
Weekly music program rehearsals - children's choir, adult choir, and handbell ensemble - resume next week for kindergarten through adult, and you’re invited!
Registration Is Open for CYRE
It's time to update your children's annual registration in the Nursery and/or Children and Youth Religious Education Program (CYRE) for the 2023-24 program year. We are in the midst of planning to return in the Fall with dynamic programming and don't want anyone to miss out. UUCC membership not required.
Open Door School Happenings
ODS has openings in our 3 and 4 year old half day classes. Plus, remember to re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card to the ODS account.
Middle School Youth Group
6th-8th graders are invited to be part of the Middle School Youth Group 2nd Friday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Connecting UUCC Families in our Facebook Group!
We invite all UUCC families to join our "UUCC Families Group" on Facebook. Our goal is to keep our families connected through photos, resources, and personal sharing.
Program-Related Community Events
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Radical Inclusion: Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
Join MeckMin for one of the highlights of the year -- the annual Community-wide Interfaith Thanksgiving service which will be hosted this year by Trinity Presbyterian Church.
Join UU the Vote to Stop Cop City and Protect the Democratic Process
Join UU the Vote in fighting to protect the democratic process.
Join Rev. Lisa at the UU Justice NC Annual Gathering in Raleigh
Join Rev. Lisa and other UUCC members at the UU Justice NC and other NC UUs for a statewide gathering in Raleigh on October 7 and/or a pilgrimage to Wilmington in November for the 125th commemoration of the 1898 coup and massacre.
Critical Race Theory and the Church: Unpacking Race and Racism in Religious Spaces
Hosted by Hood Theological Seminary, this six-session online course will delve into the fundamentals of Critical Race Theory and explore its relevance and application within the context of religious institutions, with a specific focus on the church.
Community events that relate to our Vision and Call to Action.
Our Call to Action invites us to "Listen, Step Up, Show Up and Speak Up." In this box we list non-UUCC community events that provide opportunities to heed the Call.
News and Information
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How to Be a More Spiritual Person in 15 Minutes a Day or Less
Guest speaker, Rev. Dr. James Kubal-Komoto will share a liberal religious understanding of spirituality and talk about how each of us can become a more spiritual person in 15 minutes a day or less!
UUCC Sunday Schedule
Easily access information about and links to our Sunday programming for children, youth, and adults, including classes, our Sunday service, and social opportunities.
Administrative Assistant Position
The UUCC professional staff is reassigning staff responsibilities to make room for a new Administrative Assistant.
UUCC Minister Search Feedback Groups Announcement – UUCC Minister Search Update #3
Hearing from our UUCC members is one of the top priorities for the Minister Search Team. Recently, we released the congregational survey. To date, we have received more than 110 responses. We are looking to get a 60% return, or 313 surveys, by the October 6 deadline. The next phase of our information-gathering includes a series of five feedback sessions, to which all members are invited.
Small Group Healing Circles
Last month Rev. Lisa sent a letter to the congregation naming some issues and themes she observed over the past year, suggesting that we make space as a community, to share and work through these questions with intention and care. Toward that end, you are invited to sign up for a Healing Circle session. An upcoming session is scheduled for September 26. Register here.
UUCC Minister Search Update #2–Survey
The Settled Minister Search Team is conducting a survey that is a critical part of our work. We are asking you to answer, by October 6, a series of multiple-choice and open-ended questions that will help the Team in the search process.
Community Sunday – Sunday, October 15
Community Sunday on October 15 will offer an opportunity to build connections with one another through a brief community worship service followed by a variety of 40-minute small-group activities. Community Sundays are meant to feed everyone’s spirit with a little something new to do, some new friends, and plenty of intergenerational fellowship.
A Blue Vest and a Walkie-Talkie
Intriguing! What do those things have to do with volunteering at the UUCC? Read this article to find out . . .
Ministerial Search, a Message from Tom Nunnenkamp
Longtime UUCC member, Tom Nunnenkamp, shared these thoughts with the Board of Trustees about the history of the UUCC and Rev. Sidney Freeman.
A Message from the Board
Please review this letter from the UUCC Board of Trustees about a petition circulating relating to our search for a new minister, which was sent to all members via email Wednesday evening.
UUCC’s Gardening Group
Learn more about the mission of the UUCC's Gardening Group and find out how you can get involved. The group meets next at the UUCC on Saturday, September 9.
Living Into Relationship: Nurturing Loving Community
The annual theme for UUCC has been chosen! This is the message we will lean into in 2023-24 and incorporate into the life of the congregation.
Ministerial Fellowship and Search FAQs
The Board of Trustees has updated the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) about Ministerial Fellowship and the search for our next settled minister. New questions and answers are interspersed among the original FAQ. Members are encouraged to read the entire document.
Make Music with Us!
Weekly music program rehearsals - children's choir, adult choir, and handbell ensemble - resume next week for kindergarten through adult, and you’re invited!
UUCC Minister Search Update #1
The seven-member Settled Minister Search Team provides the first of many updates about where we are in the search process. Plus, find out where you can always access the latest information about the search.
Open Door School Happenings
ODS has openings in our 3 and 4 year old half day classes. Plus, remember to re-link your Harris Teeter VIC card to the ODS account.
Relational Promises, Sermon Redux
Rev. Lisa writes about covenant in this installment of the Minister's Blog. "As a non-creedal tradition, covenant is fundamental to our identity as Unitarian Universalists. Rather than being held together by shared beliefs, we rely on our relational promises to keep us together."
Ushers Help Create a Welcoming Worship Experience
At UUCC, we believe that each member contributes to the tapestry of our vibrant community. By joining our team of ushers, you become an integral part of creating a welcoming atmosphere and ensuring the smooth running of our worship services. If you are passionate about serving, connecting with others, and making a difference, we encourage you to consider becoming an usher.
Sunday Morning Greeters Make a Difference
We are looking for friendly people or families to greet visitors, help new people find their way, make introductions and provide information in the vestibule and in Freeman Hall on Sunday mornings before and after the service. Are you willing to fill this role?
Urgent Need: Sunday Morning Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our religious community, and they are especially crucial to providing welcoming experiences and inspirational worship on Sunday mornings. Right now we urgently need A/V workers, coffee servers, greeters, safety patrol members, and ushers.
Do You Have an Idea for an Affinity Group?
Got an idea for a new Affinity Group but aren't sure how to get started? Here's how!
Interim Ministry Update
Thanks to all who attended the Interim Town Hall meeting on Sunday. If you didn't make it to the meeting, we hope you'll take the time to review the information shared here and on the Interim Ministry page on our website.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Available at UUCC
Thanks to a grant from the Memorial Endowment Trust to the Children and Youth Religious Education program, UUCC now has essential life-saving devices including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to help in cardiac emergencies and LifeVacs for choking emergencies.
URGENT NEED: A/V Booth Volunteers
We urgently need video volunteers to help capture a dynamic, compelling worship experience that will be shared with members and friends who join us online and audio volunteers to ensure that the sound and screen technology in the sanctuary run smoothly. If you are comfortable with technology (or are willing to learn), we need you!
Summer Reading
After the busy congregational year, Rev. Lisa looks forward to a slightly slower pace for a few weeks, some family travels, and dedicated time for reading and study. Here are a few of the books she's got in her summer reading pile.
On the Top of Little Scaly Mountain Is a Place to Make Connections
Rev. Lisa shares her thoughts about and experiences at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center in this installment of the Minister's Blog.
Announcements from the Board of Trustees
UUCC's Board of Trustees shares updates about the status of our Interim Ministry and invites members to meet the Board during Sunday morning coffee hours.
Transition Team Seeking Your Feedback
Members’ help is needed to guide the UUCC into its next phase! The Interim Transition Team small group discussion sessions have all passed but we would still sincerely appreciate your feedback via the feedback form linked in the article.
What Is This Interim Ministry Thing, Anyway? Sermon Redux
From the Minister's Blog: Early in my time here, I gave an introduction to the concept of interim ministry in a Sunday service called “What Is This Interim Thing, Anyway?” Since not everyone was present for that service, I thought I'd offer a blog post on the highlights of that conversation.
Mission Matters
Rev. Lisa reflects on the UUCC Mission Statement and the purpose of Congregational Missions.
Interim Ministry Transition Update – February 2023
Your help is needed to guide the UUCC into its next phase! The Interim Transition Team is hosting a series of small group discussions to hear from the congregation about your priorities and vision as we begin to formulate a search committee to find our next settled minister. We want to hear from you and also let you hear from each other all the different thoughts and dreams we have about our future.
The MET of the UUCC Wonders: Did you know about this?
Did you know that the Memorial Endowment Trust of the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte awards grant funds each year?
Did You Know This About the UUCC MET?
Did you know this about the Memorial Endowment Trust of the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte?
UUCC’s Covenant of Right Relations
On September 25, the Sunday service topic centered around the idea and origins of covenant and the ways we live out those relational promises. Here is the text of the covenant that UUCC adopted June 6, 2021, and a link to the September 25 service.
A Bean in a Little Box
How did a philosophy class about miracles lead to a conversation in Freeman Hall, and what does that have to do with volunteering at the UUCC?
Did You Know? A Message from the MET
Did you know this about the Memorial Endowment Trust of the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte?
Time to Update Your Wardrobe!
New Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte T-shirts are now available!
The Memorial Endowment Trust of the UUCC Awards Seven Grants for the 22-23 Community Year
The Memorial Endowment Trustees of the UUCC announced at the Congregational Conversation seven grant awards for the 2022-2023 community year. These grants would not have been possible without the foresight and generosity of many who made provisions in their estate planning to benefit our community.
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Our Board meets monthly, usually on the third Tuesday, to conduct congregational business. Minutes of meetings conducted during the current congregational year are accessible here.
Coordinating Team Reports
Every month the CT reports to the Board of Trustees on finances, membership and generally on progress toward fulfilling our Mission and Ends. The “narratives” portions of those reports, compiled with the assistance of all the professional staff, along with “monthly participation numbers” are available here.
Solar Panels Continue to Make an Impact
The solar panels on our roof continue to make an impact on our energy consumption and the environment.
Listen to Services (and eventually more) Anywhere via Our Podcast
An issue with the live stream this past fall has turned into an opportunity to expand our virtual presence.
Help Make Sunday Mornings at UUCC Possible
Offering in person services takes a lot of volunteers. We cannot do it without you. Let us know how you can help.
Do You Have an Eye for Imagery?
Do you have what it takes to help provide a compelling and captivating Sunday service experience for people who cannot join us in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings? Training will be provided.
Facebook: Barriers, Boundaries and Belonging
Your staff recently reviewed the Rules and Guidelines for our closed member Facebook page, a space that offers us a daily opportunity to honor one another and the values we hold most dear as a spiritual community.
Trouble with Technology? Never fear, the UUCC Tech Squad is here!
Whether you resist technology or have found it overwhelming as you try to embrace it, fellow UUCC folks are here to help you get better connected to our loving community.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our collective enterprise. As we prepare for the congregational year starting July 1, we invite UUCC members to review the available volunteer opportunities, including duties, time commitments and helpful attributes. Consider serving our community in one of these volunteer roles.
UUCC Inclement Weather Policy
Read on for a reminder for our members and friends of our inclement weather policy (effective when services and activities are scheduled on the grounds and in the building).
Member-Only Facebook Group
Join our members-only Facebook group, "Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte Members." This is a "closed" Facebook group where members can discuss issues and interests in private--like a virtual Freeman Hall, except you bring the coffee!
Love this place? Donate to the Endowment
Help insure the long-term health of the UUCC. Give to the Memorial Endowment Trust in memory of a loved one or in honor of a special person or event.
Social Opportunities
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UUCC Sunday Schedule
Easily access information about and links to our Sunday programming for children, youth, and adults, including classes, our Sunday service, and social opportunities.
Two Community Building Opportunities in October
All ages are invited to these two fun chances to build community. On October 7, bring plants and gently used books, puzzles, and games to trade for something new (to you)! Then on October 14, all ages are invited to Game Time!
Fall Stewardship Potluck
You and your family are invited to a special fall potluck on Sunday, October 8 immediately following the service in Freeman Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte. Sponsored by our Stewardship Team, this family-friendly event is a special event for members of our Fall Pledging Group, and the whole congregation is invited to participate.
Game Time!
Saturday, Oct 14 from 1-4 p.m. in Freeman Hall. Games for all ages, free snacks, and tons of fun playing together! All ages welcome – feel free to bring a favorite game along.
Community Sunday – Sunday, October 15
Community Sunday on October 15 will offer an opportunity to build connections with one another through a brief community worship service followed by a variety of 40-minute small-group activities. Community Sundays are meant to feed everyone’s spirit with a little something new to do, some new friends, and plenty of intergenerational fellowship.
Plant, Book, Puzzle and Game Swap
Bring plants and gently used books, puzzles, and games to trade for something new (to you) October 7, 10 a.m. to noon in the UUCC parking lot. This is an all-ages event. Folks are encouraged to bring books, puzzles and games for children, youth and adults.
UUCC Hiking Group, October 7
Our next hike will be Saturday, October 7, 2023 when we will meet at 234 at 08:30am in the parking lot and head to the Wilson Creek Trail Area.
Do You Have an Idea for an Affinity Group?
Got an idea for a new Affinity Group but aren't sure how to get started? Here's how!
Seniors Share
The SENIORS SHARE group meets via Zoom on the first Wednesday and in the Bernstein Room on the third Wednesday from 2-3:30 p.m. All are welcome. Just email Jane Kusterer if you plan to attend.
Lunch Bunch
After service on the second Sunday of each month, join others from UUCC for lunch at Piada.
Calling all Gamers!
The UUCC Gamers' Group meets monthly in the Bernstein Room at 7 p.m. to play board/strategy games and build community.
Volunteer with the UUCC Gardening Group
Join our gardening group in taking care of our lovely gardens. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.
Time to Update Your Wardrobe!
New Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte T-shirts are now available!
Healing Threads: A Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meet to knit or crochet together as a spiritual community and to bless the shawls we complete. Shawls are given to Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte members with a significant hardship or loss and to KinderMourn. Meets 2nd Monday at 7 p.m., offsite. Contact Kathleen Moloney-Tarr at krmt1923@gmail.com.
Consider Joining a UUCC Affinity Group
UUCC members, browse the latest opportunities to join with others in our congregation for readers theater, celebrating the divine feminine, book discussions, walking, hiking and cycling, peer support for anxiety and depression, meditation, and more!
Happy Wanderers
Join Tuesday Walkers at 11:00 A.M. as they stroll different greenways each week on a rotating basis.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our collective enterprise. As we prepare for the congregational year starting July 1, we invite UUCC members to review the available volunteer opportunities, including duties, time commitments and helpful attributes. Consider serving our community in one of these volunteer roles.
(dis)Abled Support and Advocacy Group
The disability support and advocacy group welcomes those with any type of physical or mental health challenge, as well as allies and friends.
Member-Only Facebook Group
Join our members-only Facebook group, "Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte Members." This is a "closed" Facebook group where members can discuss issues and interests in private--like a virtual Freeman Hall, except you bring the coffee!