Witnessing Whiteness

admin@uucolumbia.net (Kelly Lundgren) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:47:07 GMT

Based on the book Witnessing Whiteness: The Need To Talk About Race and How To Do It, by Shelly Tochluk. Race is still a confusing and difficult topic of conversation in this country. However, avoiding this conversation ruins many well-intentioned service and organizational efforts. Written in plain, easy-to-read language, this book was written to enable people to see whiteness, to better understand its hidden history and privileges, and to

Charles Dickens' England and the Roots of Social Justice

admin@uucolumbia.net (Kelly Lundgren) — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 18:28:19 GMT

Although justly renowned as brilliant, timeless works of fiction, Charles Dickens' novels called attention to the inequities and deleterious effects of the industrial revolution, and were greatly influential in moving minds and hearts toward an awareness of the need for social justice in a utilitarian world. Was Dickens influenced by Adam Smith, Jeremy Bentham, Thomas Malthus? Did London create Dickens, or did Dickens create London? In this course

This Month in LGL

executivedirector@uucolumbia.net (Maureen Harris) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:10:10 GMT

Check this page regularly for the latest LGL news, updates, changes, calendar, and more!

Middle School Youth Group

executivedirector@uucolumbia.net (Maureen Harris) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:23:55 GMT

Check back soon for new content!

Children's Worship

executivedirector@uucolumbia.net (Maureen Harris) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:25:32 GMT

Why Worship with Children?

Worship is an integral part of our Lifespan Growth and Learning program. Children and youth have a spiritual need for ritual which honors their sense of wonder and awe at life, and reinforces both their individual spirit and their connectedness to community and to all life. Communal worship is the central spiritual practice of Unitarian Universalism, and including our children in this experience is important to by the congregation.

LGL Volunteer Opportunities

executivedirector@uucolumbia.net (Maureen Harris) — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:24:31 GMT

Content coming soon!

Nursery

executivedirector@uucolumbia.net (Maureen Harris) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:25:05 GMT

Infants and toddlers to approx. age 3, are given individual attention and opportunities to play, explore and socializein our nursery during worship services. At least two childcare providers are with the children at all times for safety. Young children are also welcome in service with a parent.

UUCC has a commitment to providing high-quality childcare for all whole-congregation events, and as needed for other gatherings of our members. Our staff includes a childcare coordinator as well as paid childcare providers. For more information regarding childcare,

Summer 2010 Children's LGL

executivedirector@uucolumbia.net (Maureen Harris) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:20:35 GMT

Summer Sundays for Children at UUCC: Our Children's Garden

The Children of UUCC are planting and tending a garden this summer! This unit is part of our Ethical Eating initiative, as children learn to garden and explore the growth of plants, they gain greater appreciation for the goodness of the earth, the value of fresh, healthy foods, and of our own interconnectedness to all living things.

On Summer Sundays, children attend the Time for All Ages, approximately the first

Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU)

keyworth.graphics@gmail.com (Will Keyworth) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:58:22 GMT

YRUU offers teens (10th--12th grade) a welcoming and engaging environment that supports their social, emotional, and spiritual growth. The components of our youth programming include group-building, worship, social action, leadership development, and building positive relationships with the adults of our congregation and the UU community. YRUU meets for two hours every Sunday evening for religious education, service activities, social activities and personal growth opportunities. Approximately once each month, the group attends the 11:00am Sunday service and

Quest

keyworth.graphics@gmail.com (Will Keyworth) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:58:04 GMT

Class Description: Quest, A Coming of Age Year (ages 14-15)

Our Quest program focuses on exploring personal values, beliefs, and identity, and understanding what it means to “come of age” as a Unitarian Universalist. Primary goals are: to come to a personal understanding of what to be a spiritual person; to articulate a statement of faith; to create bonds within a positive peer group; and to grow in community within the larger congregation and