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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.

February Share the Plate

Our Share the Plate partner for February is Transforming Nations Ford, a community development nonprofit dedicated to serving and empowering the residents of Nations Ford/Arrowood Corridor.

Cottage Meeting Sign-Ups Underway!

All members and friends of UUCC are encouraged to sign up to attend a Cottage Meeting. Cottage Meetings are small-ish gatherings in people’s homes or at UUCC to share snacks/desserts, fellowship, and have a short Stewardship program.

Chili Cookoff RESCHEDULED!

The chili cookoff planned for Saturday, January 31, has been rescheduled for February 21. Sign up for a chance to showcase your culinary skills and/or appreciate the talents of the community. Adults, youth and kids are invited to bring chili, sides or dessert to share. We’ll have prizes for the best!

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

Program Areas

Justice and Action at UUCC

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February Share the Plate

Our Share the Plate partner for February is Transforming Nations Ford, a community development nonprofit dedicated to serving and empowering the residents of Nations Ford/Arrowood Corridor.

Compassion Closet Update

Thanks to everyone for your donations of clothing (especially children’s), hygiene items, household linens, diapers and other goods. Click to read a message from Executive Director, Becky Schisler.

30 Days of Love 2026: Reimagining the World as It Could Be

Each week, Side With Love will offer a written reflection; a conversation with a UU theologian; a multigenerational family activity; reflection questions for journaling; a meditative body practice; and a coloring sheet connected to the weekly theme.

UUCC GreenFaith Circle Meetings

GreenFaith is a global, multi-faith movement to resist the planet’s destruction and to create a sustainable, just future.

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.

Meet the Minister

If you are new or feeling new, join Rev. Amanda Weatherspoon and Director of Member Relations Kelly Greene second Sundays at 11:30 in the Conference Room for a time to connect and go deeper.

Theme Discussion! March 1, 11:30, in Bernstein

On Sunday, March 1 at 11:30 in the Bernstein Room, we’ll have our monthly Theme Discussion. We will discuss the March theme, “DIY,” which is part of our overall annual theme “Under Construction.” Join us to discuss. Read more…

Open Mind Book Club

The next Open Mind Book Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2 on Zoom, to discuss Going Infinite by Michael Lewis.

Credo: A Personal Spiritual Journey

Our next Credo: A Personal Spiritual Journey presentation will be Sunday, February 15, 11:30 a.m. in Bernstein. These sessions invite members of the congregation to share their spiritual journey, and where they are on that journey right now.

The Humanist Group

The Humanist Group meets in the Bernstein Room at 11:30 a.m. on the second Sunday of each month.

Full Moon Circle

All are welcome in this sacred space on March 3 at 7 p.m. as we gather to explore what is happening with the Earth during this season, what it meant for our ancestors, and what it means to us. We will connect through drumming, meditation, and lively discussion.

Screening of A Binding Truth

Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte, Temple Beth El & Grier Heights Presbyterian Church invite you to a special screening of the documentary, A BINDING TRUTH, March 15, 3-5:30 p.m.

Make Music with Us!

Weekly music program rehearsals - children's choir, all ages choir, adult choir, and handbell ensemble - resume in September for kindergarten through adult, and you’re invited!

UUCC alphorn group rehearsals

Members are welcome to attend to listen to our upcoming alphorn monthly rehearsal. The alphorn players will rehearse for upcoming UUCC performances on the Second Sundays of each month at 1:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

UUCC Drum Circle

All are welcome to join as we explore the world of drumming together, from West African to Latin and improvised grooves. This "in your body" experience takes place on the third Saturday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the UUCC sanctuary.

Signing Up Helps Us Plan

See a UUCC program or event that you plan to participate in? Clicking the registration link and letting us know you’ll be there really helps us plan. Please take the time to RSVP.

Credo Speakers Needed: Share Your Journey!

Every third Sunday we have a different member speak for our Credo Presentations. Each speaker shares a bit about their spiritual journey and how that came to be, as well as their formative life experiences. We are always seeking new nominees. See more for details…

Seniors Share

A Vibrant group of UUCC members 65+ Meets via Zoom 1st Wed of every month at 4pm and in person on campus every 3rd Wed at 2pm with interesting topics for discussion and/or guest speakers. Contact Jane Kusterer to add your contact info to the group Email list Kusterernc@gmail.com

Consider Joining a UUCC Affinity Group

UUCC members and friends: Browse the latest opportunities to join with others in our congregation for book discussions, hiking, meditation, gaming fun, walking, and more!

Jabberwocks Poetry Group

Jabberwocks, a vital part of enriching arts enthusiasts welcomes poets who want feedback and who strive to improve their work in an encouraging, helpful and friendly environment. We meet on the third Friday of the month via ZOOM from 10-11:30am. For further information please contact Jane Kusterer at Kusterernc@gmail.com.

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. Contact Kathleen Moloney-Tarr at krmt1923@gmail.com.

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.

Children & Youth Programming

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UUCC Sunday Schedule

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Youth Escape Room a Great Success

On Friday, Oct. 24 the youth participated in an escape room experience here at UUCC. Fifteen Jr and Sr Youth attended the evening, “Escape from Eldridge Manor,” and solved their way through 4 rooms and put the spirit to rest. See more…

Make Music with Us!

Weekly music program rehearsals - children's choir, all ages choir, adult choir, and handbell ensemble - resume in September for kindergarten through adult, and you’re invited!

Time to Register for CYRE

Our Children and Youth Religious Education (CYRE) programming is underway! So it’s time to register your children and youth (nursery age through 12th grade). We ask families to register each year, even if they were registered before, to ensure we have the most up-to-date information. This year’s programming will be Spirit Play, LEGO ValUUes, and Widening the Lens. See more and register here…

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.

Action & Education Outside UUCC

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SUUSI 2026 is coming!

The Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute (SUUSI) offers a joyful, queer-friendly, all-ages week of community, nature, creativity, worship, and play. Join them July 19-25 in Radford, VA.

Aiming for Allyship: 4-Part Series

Join DRUUM (Diverse Revolutionary Multicultural Ministries) for this multiracial intersectional antiracism training

Civics 101

Join League of Women Voters for this multi-part series, starting Feb. 4, to learn how our local government works, how it overlaps with our state government, and how we can become better informed and, perhaps, even inspire some of us to run for office.

Environmental Justice Is Food Sovereignty Documentary Screening

On February 25th at the Independent Picture House, join Sol Nation for this community screening that explores how access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food is deeply connected to environmental justice, health, and community stability.

Seven Actions in Solidarity with Minneapolis

Join UU Justice NC in contacting Hilton, Home Depot, Delta, Enterprise, and Target to let them know that we find complicity and collaboration with ICE unacceptable.

Meet the Moment

Meet the Moment is a movement-wide framework helping Unitarian Universalists analyze, discern, and take values-based action in response to today’s religious, cultural, generational, and political realities. Join in!

Free the Book!

This guide from Beacon Press explains why book bans are happening, why they matter and gives suggestions for what action we can take.

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.

Chili Cookoff RESCHEDULED!

The chili cookoff planned for Saturday, January 31, has been rescheduled for February 21. Sign up for a chance to showcase your culinary skills and/or appreciate the talents of the community. Adults, youth and kids are invited to bring chili, sides or dessert to share. We’ll have prizes for the best!

Make Music with Us!

Weekly music program rehearsals - children's choir, all ages choir, adult choir, and handbell ensemble - resume in September for kindergarten through adult, and you’re invited!

UUCC Drum Circle

All are welcome to join as we explore the world of drumming together, from West African to Latin and improvised grooves. This "in your body" experience takes place on the third Saturday of each month from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the UUCC sanctuary.

Signing Up Helps Us Plan

See a UUCC program or event that you plan to participate in? Clicking the registration link and letting us know you’ll be there really helps us plan. Please take the time to RSVP.

(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.

Seniors Share

A Vibrant group of UUCC members 65+ Meets via Zoom 1st Wed of every month at 4pm and in person on campus every 3rd Wed at 2pm with interesting topics for discussion and/or guest speakers. Contact Jane Kusterer to add your contact info to the group Email list Kusterernc@gmail.com

Consider Joining a UUCC Affinity Group

UUCC members and friends: Browse the latest opportunities to join with others in our congregation for book discussions, hiking, meditation, gaming fun, walking, and more!

UUCC Men’s Group

The Men's Group works to foster a sense of community and support for UUCC men and masculine-identifying, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ people.

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 at the UUCC on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

Lunch Bunch

After service on the second Sunday of each month, join others from UUCC for lunch at Piada.

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. Contact Kathleen Moloney-Tarr at krmt1923@gmail.com.

Happy Wanderers

Join Tuesday Walkers at 10:00 A.M. as they stroll different greenways each week on a rotating basis.

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!

News and Information

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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.

February Share the Plate

Our Share the Plate partner for February is Transforming Nations Ford, a community development nonprofit dedicated to serving and empowering the residents of Nations Ford/Arrowood Corridor.

Meet the Minister

If you are new or feeling new, join Rev. Amanda Weatherspoon and Director of Member Relations Kelly Greene second Sundays at 11:30 in the Conference Room for a time to connect and go deeper.

Cottage Meeting Sign-Ups Underway!

All members and friends of UUCC are encouraged to sign up to attend a Cottage Meeting. Cottage Meetings are small-ish gatherings in people’s homes or at UUCC to share snacks/desserts, fellowship, and have a short Stewardship program.

UUCC Inclement Weather Updates and Policy

UUCC staff take the safety of our community members and visitors seriously. In the event of inclement weather, we carefully monitor local forecasts and recommendations. Read on to learn more about our inclement weather policy.

Time to Submit Your Grant Application!

Each year, the Memorial Endowment Trust of the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte requests applications from groups and Teams within the UUCC for worthy projects. The Trustees invite recognized UUCC Teams and groups to apply for projects that meet the grant program’s guidelines by March 31.

Alert: ANOTHER Email Scam!

The scammers are at it again! Your UUCC staff has recently become aware that someone has been trying to impersonate Lisa Hutto, our Director of Administration, using a spoofed email. Legitimate UUCC staff emails use this format: [name](at)uuccharlotte.org (example: alesia(at)uuccharlotte.org). Read on to learn more...

An Update from the UUCC Board of Trustees

The UUCC Board of Trustees established five goals for the 2025-26 congregational year. Here is a brief summary of some of the activities the Board is doing to accomplish these goals.

Open Door School Enrollment

Open Door School invites new and interested families to attend an Open House on February 3 at 6:30 pm. Open registration for the 2026–27 school year will begin that evening.

MET Grants Provide Big Enhancements

It is hard not to notice that the Memorial Endowment Trust Grant Awards are having a big impact at the UUCC. In the month of November 2025, three major grants were executed that have greatly affected the operations and aesthetics of the UUCC.

Screening of A Binding Truth

Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte, Temple Beth El & Grier Heights Presbyterian Church invite you to a special screening of the documentary, A BINDING TRUTH, March 15, 3-5:30 p.m.

UUCC Offices Will Be Closed December 24, 2025 – January 2, 2026

UUCC offices will be closed Thursday, December 24 through Friday, January 2 for winter break. In lieu of a full service on December 28, plan to take part in our annual New Years community gathering and potluck brunch. Regular services return on January 4 with our annual Big Bang Holiday celebration.

Board of Trustees Follow Up on ENDS Monitoring Listening Sessions

The Board of Trustees recently sought participant feedback organized around the five major themes that were synthesized from all of the prior ENDS monitoring listening sessions. Across these themes, participants reflected on the current realities within the congregation —both positive and negative— and envisioned possibilities for the near future. Here is what they heard.

UUCC Board of Trustees Goals 2025-2026

The beginning of every congregational year is filled with exciting new themes, ideas, and goals for the year. As a community, we are launching our congregational theme of “Under Construction” with big hopes for growing what we do well and improving what needs improving. During our Fall retreat, the UUCC Board of Trustees also set goals for our own renovation projects. Learn more about this year’s goals for the UUCC Board of Trustees . . .

UUCC Returns to Annual Pledge Campaign

The UUCC will be returning to an annual pledge period and campaign in 2026! This means that beginning July 1, 2026, every pledging member and nonmember will have a pledge period that runs from July 1 to June 30 each year regardless of their previous pledge season. What does that mean for you?

Signing Up Helps Us Plan

See a UUCC program or event that you plan to participate in? Clicking the registration link and letting us know you’ll be there really helps us plan. Please take the time to RSVP.

Volunteering at UUCC

Member contributions of time are an important part of this beloved community, and now is the time to let us know how you will help. Welcoming visitors? Serving on a leadership team? Caring for the building? How will you serve?

Parking at the UUCC

We know that parking can be a pain at the UUCC, especially on Sundays. Did you know that there are three alternatives to parking in our limited parking lot? Regardless of where you park, please respect the property and safety of our neighbors.

A Generous Gift

In November of 2024, the UUCC received an amazing gift, a sculpture created by well known artist and UUCC member, Charles Pilkey. Learn more about this generous donation and its meaning here.

Tax-Friendly Ways to Support UUCC

Did you know that you can fulfill your UUCC pledge and save on taxes by donating appreciated stock from a brokerage account or by making a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA? Your Stewardship Team wants to be sure you to know all of your options.

Board of Trustees Honors Two Remarkable UUCC Members

During the service on Sunday, November 3, 2024 the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte presented the Sybil Bernstein Award and the Charlotte Watkins Beacon Award to two worthy UUCC members.

Living in covenant: An update from your Right Relations Team

The Right Relations Team has been meeting to figure out how to guide our community in living by our covenant. In the coming weeks, we’ll be looking for opportunities to explore topics, to start sharing our thoughts and to hear your thoughts, concerns and wishes regarding living in covenant with each other. Learn more about the Right Relations Team here.

Member Database: What to Do If You Can’t Log In

Recently, members began using our new database, Realm. For some, this has been a smooth transition, but others have experienced difficulties accessing their profiles or even logging into the database at all. If you are in the latter group and find that you cannot log in or your profile is "unverified" or locked, please contact Kelly Greene.

UUCC’s Covenant of Right Relations

In June 2021, the UUCC membership adopted a Covenant of Right Relations. Learn more here about the covenant and related policy, plus the role of the Right Relations Team in conflict resolution.

Why We Give to the UUCC

Kurt Merkle writes about his and his family's experiences at the UUCC and why he pledges.

Updated UUCC Members’ Facebook Group Guidelines

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.

Memorial Garden at UUCC

Learn more about UUCC's memorial garden and potential plans to expand it.

The Safety Patrol Needs You!

We're looking for volunteers to work Safety Patrol on Sundays. Interested? Training will be provided.

UUCC Pet Policy

Pets make our lives better in so many ways. Pets are also a responsibility, and their presence at our facility presents challenges for people for various reasons that we must respect. Unitarian Universalism is an inclusive faith, and the presence of pets excludes the interests of those who have allergies, fears, or phobias surrounding animals. Therefore, with the exception of service animals, no pets are allowed in the property at 234 North Sharon Amity Rd.

Introducing the Community Compass!

We are pleased to introduce the Community Compass, a space for regular communications, in longer form than Currents allows for, from UUCC staff and leadership.

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 at the UUCC on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.

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.

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.

Meet Our Newest Members

Meet our newest members: Doris Bienz, Julia Bosma, Deb Douglas, Amy Stephens-Frizzell, Jason Frizzell, Matt Hoffman, Stephanie Hoffman, Alexa Loomis, Mike Love, KC Nash, Jaegan Preston and Nefi Winford.

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?

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.

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.

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