Unitarian Universalist Church of Catawba Valley

06/08/2026

We're so looking forward to welcoming Rev. Leo Jones-Morton to our community on Sunday, June 14th (in-person and on Zoom at 10:30)! Rev. Leo Jones-Morton is the Senior Pastor of Unifour Church, an affirming and inclusive congregation in North Carolina, and serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Catawba Valley Pride. A speaker, advocate, and author, Leo is passionate about helping people discover a faith rooted in love, belonging, and authenticity.

He is the author of Glitter Psalms and Glitter Prayers, and is also known as Connie Conover, a drag artist who combines music, storytelling, humor, and inspiration to celebrate the beauty of being fully yourself. Through ministry, writing, and performance, Leo works to build bridges between faith, creativity, and the LGBTQ+ community.

06/07/2026

We send our unwavering support for Unitarian Universalists (UU) in uniform and our UU military chaplains. We recently learned the Department of Defense (DOD) has removed 180 separate religious affiliations from the US military’s list of religious affiliation codes. This eliminates the code for Unitarian Universalists, as well as Humanists, Atheists and Pagan traditions, and many others. Along with dozens of other religious traditions, UUs will be categorized broadly under “Other” in military’s religious affiliation codes.

Please note this decision does not directly impact the status of our UU military chaplains, who are authorized through a separate faith-based endorsement process with the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). What it does mean is that Unitarian Universalist service members will not be able to select their specific religious identity in their personnel records. This may make it more difficult for our uniformed UUs to access the spiritual care that they need.

At this time, we are diligently working with our UUA counsel and partners in a variety of faith traditions to craft a strategic response that faithfully represents our values and demonstrates clear support for our UU service members and their families, as well as all those who are impacted by this DOD policy.

We will share more information when it is available. But today, we declare that no government action can erase our faith nor lessen the powerful and necessary grounding it provides for those who serve.

Read the full statement at the link in the comments.

06/06/2026

What are we waiting for? A sign? A change? A breakthrough? Drawing inspiration from the words of poet June Jordan and the music of the UUCCV Choir, this service will explore the spaces between longing and action, hope and uncertainty, and the ways we find our footing in challenging times.

06/06/2026

UUCCV is at Moondog Pride! Spiritually progressive, radically inclusive. Spread the love.

06/02/2026

Happy Pride!

Pride is a celebration of love, identity, and the courage to live authentically. It’s also a reminder that the systems that harm LGBTQIA+ people are often the same ones harming the Earth. This month, we’re recommitting to a future where everyone—and every being—can thrive. Happy Pride from UU Ministry for Earth. 💚🏳️‍🌈

06/01/2026

We are Flourishing Together in June! Our RE classes will be exploring thriving in our communities. Our Youth Group will be gaming and examining current events with the lens of our UU Values - Love, Justice, Equity, Pluralism, Interdependence, Transformation, and Generosity.

05/28/2026

Big Tech has targeted thousands of communities to house its AI data centers. Here’s how you can defend your community.

05/27/2026

We’re excited to announce the 2026–27 UUA Common Read, “Love at the Center: Unitarian Universalist Theologies,” edited by UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt.

This collection brings together more than two dozen voices exploring what it means to place love at the center of our faith, our communities, and our lives.

An expanded resource kit coming June 2026 will include:
✨ Lifespan curriculum resources
✨ Discussion guides
✨ Worship materials
✨ An intergenerational mystery game

Learn more at the link in the comments!

05/27/2026

UUs are very good at holding complexity.

We can affirm many ways to move through the world, connect to the sacred, or sing a beloved hymn… and still hold firm to the precise dishwasher loading diagram everyone should follow when using the congregation’s kitchen. 😄

That’s the beauty of our shared UU community life: we may not have perfect agreement, but we can be our best imperfect selves practicing how to live together with care, intention, and respect for one another.

05/27/2026

Join us for our Annual Meeting & Breakfast Potluck! Pancakes will be provided by the board (with Chef Carl in the kitchen). We’ll gather in-person for food, conversation, and connection with UUCCV teams before beginning the Annual Meeting at 11:15 a.m., where we will present and vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and elect new officers.