Did you know there’s a place for everyone at UUCA? Whether you’re new to our community or have been with us for years, Congregational Life is all about helping you connect, grow, and find meaningful ways to participate.
Stop by the Welcome Room any Sunday from 12:00–12:30 p.m. to ask questions, meet a Sunday Ambassador, and learn more about life at UUCA. Explore our New to UU classes, offered each season, to discover more about Unitarian Universalism and membership. Join one of our many Affinity Groups to build friendships around shared interests and life experiences, or explore volunteer opportunities that help our vibrant community thrive.
However you’d like to get involved, we’re here to help you find your place.
News & Updates
See important news and upcoming dates for finding your people, place, and purpose here.
The Heat Is On! Cool Off with Ice Cream at First Friday Celebration of Community, August 7 at 6:30pm
It’s back – the ice cream social, one of our most popular events! Join your friends at UUCA and together we’ll banish the dog days of summer. For dinner, a variety of pizzas and, to make the occasion sweeter, we’re offering the always-popular ice cream social. What could be better on a sweltering August night than an evening with friends, pizza, and ice cream?
An additional sweetener – National Friendship Day is earlier in the week, August 3. A day tailor-made for UUCA; so celebrate with your friends at UUCA. Bring stories of your best friends over the years, and make some new ones. As with all First Friday celebrations, the August ice cream social is Fun, it’s Family-friendly, and it’s Free! So, join us.
Location: UUCA | Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 | Time: 6:30 to 9:00
New ways to stay connected are coming soon! Stay tuned next month for big updates at UUCA!
Ongoing Connection
See important news and upcoming dates for finding your people, place, and purpose here.
Affinity Groups: Plug into community!
If you’re interested in joining an affinity group, we’d love to hear from you! These groups are a great way to build connection, share experiences, and find community within the congregation. Simply sign up using this link to let us know which groups spark your interest. Once you’ve signed up, a facilitator will follow up with next steps and details. We hope you’ll find a group that feels like home.
Newcomers & New Members
Are you new to UUCA? We’re so glad you’re here! There are so many wonderful ways to get connected in our community. Join us for Coffee Hour in the Fellowship Hall after our 10:15 service, or, if you’d prefer a quieter connection, stop by the Welcome Room to chat with one of our Open Arms Ambassadors. They’d love to meet you and get to know you! The Welcome Room is open from 11:30 to 12:00. Take moment to stop by our Welcome Desk to learn even more about what’s happening at UUCA!
We’re now forming our next round of membership classes! If you’d like to stay in the loop on upcoming dates, click here to stay connected for updates.
Groups of Support
Care Partner Support Group Meets 3rd Thursdays, 2:30pm in the Welcome Room
| Are you the Caregiver for a loved one? While the caregiver journey can be difficult and lonely, you are not alone! Our small informal group offers empathetic support and sharing as we navigate similar paths together. We meet at 2:30 – 3:30 at UUCA on the 3rd Thursday of the month. For info, contact Elizabeth Fogarty (fogartyeliz@gmail.com) or Gail Hermosilla (239-989-4951). Please join us! |
Grief Group- I Still Miss Someone Meets 2nd Mondays, 2pm in the Welcome Room
This lay-led group intends to engage and support as we share the experience of losing a loved one – a spouse, partner, family member, or a beloved friend. Over the course of an hour, we will share stories and support one another on our grief journeys. Losing a loved one is challenging. there’s a special community to be found among those who are also dealing with death and loss, and who know the terrain of the country of grief. Together we will offer one another companionship on this most difficult of life’s journeys. Want more information? Please reach out to Deb Perkins-Gough (Debdpg@aol.com) or Bobbi Smith (bobbi3625@gmail.com) |
Buddhist Fellowship
Monday: Meditation and Dharma Talk
7:30 pm-8:45 pm, UUCA Activity Room and simultaneously on Zoom
A meditation and dharma talk with an opportunity for sharing afterward is offered in partnership with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW). Held in the Activity Room on the lower level and simultaneously on Zoom. Subscribe to the email list on the IMCW page for the event to receive the Zoom link, topics, class cancellation alerts, and private access to the recorded talks.Contact: Stig Regli.
Wednesday: Hour of Silence
7:30 pm-8:45 pm, UUCA Room 20 (Youth Room)
Join us in Room 20 on Wednesday evenings for an hour of in-person silent sitting and/or walking meditation or contemplation, followed by mindful discussion. We enjoy this opportunity to ground ourselves in the middle of our busy week. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin at 7:30, and bring what you need to be comfortable.Contact: Suzan Chastain.
Friday: First Light Meditation
7:00 am-7:45 am, on Zoom LINK HERE
A half-hour silent meditation with an opportunity for sharing afterward, on Zoom. Contact: David McTaggart at dmctagg@gmail.com or Gregg Forte at gforte@mac.com.
Hey! Are You Part of the Facebook Group?
You might have already joined UUCA’s Facebook page, but did you know there is a GROUP, just for UUCA members and friends? Check it out HERE.