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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.
Engage! Grow! Connect! Upcoming Classes Offer It All
Adult Programming and Adult Religious Education and Spiritual Development (ARESD) is popping! We have different classes and workshops available that offer ways to engage in discussion, grow and learn, and connect with others in healthy ways. Check out these upcoming classes: "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" and "What About All These Pronouns?"
Re-Covenanting Ceremony
The honor of your presence is requested for a Re-Covenanting Ceremony on Sunday, March 24 during the service.
Life RE-examined: Another Look at Article II
This month, we had another great discussion session on the UUA Bylaws changes to Article II. We looked at the layout of the proposed values and two new values that have been put forward as amendments. We hope you will look at the information available and come back and look again as we prepare to vote on the changes. Engaging in this work is important to our faith and faith identity.
UUCC Board of Trustees Calls Vote on Bylaws Amendments
The Board of Trustees (BOT) is proposing several amendments to our Bylaws, with a particular focus on sections related to voting. According to Article XI of the Bylaws (“Bylaws Procedures”), “these bylaws may be amended or repealed at any duly authorized meeting of the Membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members present and voting.” The BOT will hold a special congregational meeting for this vote on Sunday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Minister Search Team March Update: Countdown to a Candidate
The UUCC Minister Search Team is still on track to complete the work you’ve asked us to do. We are in the final phases of recruiting, interviewing and selecting a Settled Minister to help lead our UU Community into the future. And we’re on schedule, as we published in the fall, to wrap up this work in the next two months.
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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.
Men’s Potluck
Men’s Potluck
Please join us to continue with our new Men's Potluck tradition on Monday, March 18th at 6:30 pm in Freeman Hall.
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.
UUCC Board of Trustees Meeting
UUCC Board of Trustees Meeting
The UUCC Board of Trustees meets each month on the 3rd Tuesday from 6:30 - 9 p.m. UUCC members are welcome to observe in person or via Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/92590069766?pwd=c1lRU0xweHM1NUtHYkJkMUhwL29BQT09). Members wishing to have an item […]
Seniors Share @ UUCC
Seniors Share @ UUCC
The SENIORS SHARE group will meet in person at 234 in the Bernstein room from 2-3:30 p.m. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Jane Kusterer at: Kusterernc@gmail.com if you plan to join. Any member over 65 years […]
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 […]
UUCC Gamers’ Group
UUCC Gamers’ Group
The UUCC Gamers' Group meets monthly in the Bernstein Room at 7 p.m. to play board/strategy games and build community. There is also a game lending library for borrowing games. Email John Burns at jmfburns@outlook.com […]
Gardening Group
Gardening Group
Join our gardening group in taking care of our lovely gardens. We meet at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays.
Program Areas
Special Events
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Everything Possible Book Reading and Signing
Join Rev. Fred Small on April 7 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. for a reading and signing of his book Everything Possible.
Re-Covenanting Ceremony
The honor of your presence is requested for a Re-Covenanting Ceremony on Sunday, March 24 during the service.
UUCC Board of Trustees Calls Vote on Bylaws Amendments
The Board of Trustees (BOT) is proposing several amendments to our Bylaws, with a particular focus on sections related to voting. According to Article XI of the Bylaws (“Bylaws Procedures”), “these bylaws may be amended or repealed at any duly authorized meeting of the Membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members present and voting.” The BOT will hold a special congregational meeting for this vote on Sunday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Compassion Closet Update
Here's an exciting update from our Intersectional Justice partner, Compassion Closet. Look for the box to donate items to Compassion Closet in Freeman Hall on Sundays. The demand is increasing, and there is a special need for CHILDREN'S AND MEN'S [SIZE MEDIUM] CLOTHING.
Two Ways to Care for Our Community
We all need care at some point. Congregational Care invites you to be a part of caring for others in our congregation.
Memorial Endowment Trust (MET) Grant Season Officially Opens
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.
ODS Silent Auction
Open Door School's biggest scholarship fundraiser, the Silent Auction, is back in person this year on Saturday, April 20, from 6 - 8 p.m!
Minister Search Team Update: Next Steps in the Search
You may be wondering, “Now that the Settled Minister Search Team has released its report on the congregational survey, feedback and focus groups, when will they actually start searching?” Good question!
Adult Programming
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UUCC Sunday Schedule
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UUCC GreenFaith Circle Meetings
GreenFaith 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.
Engage! Grow! Connect! Upcoming Classes Offer It All
Adult Programming and Adult Religious Education and Spiritual Development (ARESD) is popping! We have different classes and workshops available that offer ways to engage in discussion, grow and learn, and connect with others in healthy ways. Check out these upcoming classes: "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know" and "What About All These Pronouns?"
What About All These Pronouns? Saturday, March 30
A spinoff of the popular What About All These Words, this class will explore language around gender and sexual orientation. Have you been wondering about Pronouns and language around LGBTQ+ folks? Have you been unsure how Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation intersect and where they are very separate? Have you been confused about what pronouns to use or how to ask? Do you want tips on how to approach folks in these situations, while still showing acceptance and humility?
Open Mind Book Club
The next Open Mind Book Club will meet on Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. We will discuss The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
March 11, March 25 and April 15 on Zoom, join Kelly Greene and Dave Warren for a discussion of the critical art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, which can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life.
Credo: A Personal Spiritual Journey
Our next Credo: A Personal Spiritual Journey presentation will be on April 21 at 11:30 a.m. in person in the Bernstein Room and via Zoom.
UUCC Hiking Group, April 6 at Uwharrie National Forest
Our next hike will be Saturday, April 6, 2024 when we will head to Uwharrie National Forest.
Minister Search Team Update: Next Steps in the Search
You may be wondering, “Now that the Settled Minister Search Team has released its report on the congregational survey, feedback and focus groups, when will they actually start searching?” Good question!
Article II Discussions – Now through May 2024
UUCC will engage with monthly discussions on the revisions to Article II, the process, and its content. Sessions are planned for December 2023 through May 2024. (read on for more details)
Seniors Share
The SENIORS SHARE group meets 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.
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.
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.
UUCC Religious Humanism Group- Radical Humanist Welcome
The UUCC Religious Humanism Group meets at 11:30 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.
Everything Possible Book Reading and Signing
Join Rev. Fred Small on April 7 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. for a reading and signing of his book Everything Possible.
Second Friday Family Fun Night (F3N), April 12
We invite all parents, children, and youth to join us for our next Friday Family Fun Night (F3N), April 12, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. We will gather all together at 6:30 in Freeman Hall for an easy dinner. We will then separate into groups (parents, children up to grade 4, Jr Youth -grades 5-7, and Sr. Youth – grades 8-12) for fun activities.
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.
Action & Education Outside UUCC
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Interfaith Youth Panel
On April 14 at 5pm, participate in or attend MeckMin's Interfaith Youth Panel.
One Voice Chorus’ Spring Concert at UUCC
On March 22 or 23, join One Voice Chorus of Charlotte for their upcoming spring concert: Mindful Music!
UUA General Assembly 2024 – Registration is open!
The 63rd General Assembly will take place virtually Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23, 2024. "Love Unites, Stories Ignite" celebrates the profound impact of love as a binding force that transcends boundaries and fosters connections within our faith community and beyond.
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.
Why We Cannot Turn Away: Resources for UUs Engaging Palestine & Israel
A recording, presentation slides, and an expanded resource guide are now available for use in UU congregations and communities.
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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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.
Re-Covenanting Ceremony
The honor of your presence is requested for a Re-Covenanting Ceremony on Sunday, March 24 during the service.
Life RE-examined: Another Look at Article II
This month, we had another great discussion session on the UUA Bylaws changes to Article II. We looked at the layout of the proposed values and two new values that have been put forward as amendments. We hope you will look at the information available and come back and look again as we prepare to vote on the changes. Engaging in this work is important to our faith and faith identity.
UUCC Board of Trustees Calls Vote on Bylaws Amendments
The Board of Trustees (BOT) is proposing several amendments to our Bylaws, with a particular focus on sections related to voting. According to Article XI of the Bylaws (“Bylaws Procedures”), “these bylaws may be amended or repealed at any duly authorized meeting of the Membership by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the voting members present and voting.” The BOT will hold a special congregational meeting for this vote on Sunday, March 24, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Minister Search Team March Update: Countdown to a Candidate
The UUCC Minister Search Team is still on track to complete the work you’ve asked us to do. We are in the final phases of recruiting, interviewing and selecting a Settled Minister to help lead our UU Community into the future. And we’re on schedule, as we published in the fall, to wrap up this work in the next two months.
Memorial Garden at UUCC
Learn more about UUCC's memorial garden and potential plans to expand it.
Introducing your Right Relations Team
In November, the UUCC Board of Trustees announced the adoption of the UUCC Covenant of Right Relations Policy. With the new policy comes the need to establish a Right Relations Team (RRT). We are pleased to announce the four inaugural members of UUCC's Right Relations Team.
A Message from Staff Regarding COVID-19 Protocols
Your UUCC (Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte) staff continues to balance health and safety with maintaining access to our congregational connections. In recognition of the surge in positive COVID-19 cases in our community, we want to remind everyone that the UUCC continues to follow the recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to keep everyone healthy and safe.
The Safety Patrol Needs You!
We're looking for volunteers to work Safety Patrol on Sundays. Interested? Training will be provided.
Minister Search Team February Update
Working with the UUCC staff and Board of Trustees, the Minister Search Team has announced that the eight days from April 28 to May 5, 2024, will be Candidating Week, the time when the Search Team introduces the minister candidate to our UU Community. The week will culminate with the Sunday service on May 5, followed by a special congregational meeting to vote on the official call to ministry.
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.
A Letter from Unitarian Universalism to UUs
Unitarian Universalism in 2024 has a message for Unitarian Universalists.
Memorial Endowment Trust (MET) Grant Season Officially Opens
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.
Board of Trustees Votes Unanimously on Agreement to State Pronouns
The practice of stating one's pronouns as part of self-introduction has become a norm in many progressive spaces. In December, the UUCC Board of Trustees voted unanimously to state their pronouns during meetings and other UUCC gatherings where they are present. Learn more about the reasons behind this decision here.
Minister Search Team Update: Save the Dates!
Working with the UUCC staff and Board of Trustees, the Minister Search Team has announced that the eight days from April 28 to May 5, 2024, will be Candidating Week, the time when the Search Team introduces the minister candidate to our UU Community. The week will culminate with the Sunday service on May 5, followed by a special congregational meeting to vote on the official call to ministry.
UUA General Assembly 2024 – Registration is open!
The 63rd General Assembly will take place virtually Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23, 2024. "Love Unites, Stories Ignite" celebrates the profound impact of love as a binding force that transcends boundaries and fosters connections within our faith community and beyond.
Why I Support the UUCC—a Stewardship Message from Laurie Reed
During this Winter Pledge Season, Laurie Reed shares her experience with the UUCC and why she gives generously.
Minister Search Team Update: Beyond Categorical Thinking
Even if you did not participate in the Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop on December 2, there are lessons to be learned about how we interact with and evaluate people who may be different from us.
Community Compass: Mustering the Courage to Face Change
UUCC Board Co-Chair Kurt Merkle reflects on a long-ago experience of witnessing someone else handle change
Minister Search Team Update: Next Steps in the Search
You may be wondering, “Now that the Settled Minister Search Team has released its report on the congregational survey, feedback and focus groups, when will they actually start searching?” Good question!
Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte Settled Minister Search Team Report on the Congregational Survey, Feedback and Focus Groups, November 2023
The UUCC Settled Minister Search Team thanks everyone who participated in our congregational survey – as well as our feedback and focus groups – over the last few months. We set out to give members, friends, and staff an opportunity to influence the decisions we make on candidates to be our next minister. Now it’s time to report out what you told us.
Interdependence and the UUA
What does it mean to be connected to the UUA? Rev. Lisa considers the complex network of organizations, congregations and relationships for which we often use the the acronym “UUA” as shorthand.
Covenant of Right Relations Policy Developed
This congregational year, the Board of Trustees has worked to develop a policy that will provide a framework as our Covenant of Right Relations guides our community interactions, and the policy is now ready to be presented to the congregation.
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 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.
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.
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 at the UUCC on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Men’s Potluck
Please join us to continue with our new Men's Potluck tradition on Monday, March 18 at 6:30 p.m. in Freeman Hall.
Two Ways to Care for Our Community
We all need care at some point. Congregational Care invites you to be a part of caring for others in our congregation.
UUCC Hiking Group, April 6 at Uwharrie National Forest
Our next hike will be Saturday, April 6, 2024 when we will head to Uwharrie National Forest.
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.
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 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.
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. 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.
(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!