October 18, 2026 · Courage to Face an Uncertain Future
Apocalyptic predictions and dystopian visions seem to be everywhere these days. How do we face an uncertain future without losing our capacity to live with courage and hope?
New here?
A free spiritual community in the Catawba Valley
We are a community of many different kinds of people: young and old, gay and straight, theist and atheist. We are seekers of truth and understanding. We love music and laughter and intelligent conversation. We champion causes we believe in. We seek every day to be better people.
We are a free spiritual movement that embraces many other beliefs and traditions. Unitarian Universalists are not credal — LOVE is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values.
- Interdependence — we honor the interdependent web of all existence
- Pluralism — we are sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology
- Justice — we work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities
- Transformation — we adapt to the changing world
- Generosity — we cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope
- Equity — every person is inherently worthy
Our hybrid services begin at 10:30 am Eastern every Sunday. Nursery care is offered at all services for very young children, and we often have Spiritual Development classes for older children. Come in person or join us on Zoom.
Worship & Watch
Sunday services you can join — or watch later
A typical Sunday includes music, meditation or prayer, joys and concerns, and a thoughtful message. Recorded services from our public sermon posts play below.
October 4, 2026 · Half a Shade Braver
Cultivating quiet courage — staying present with difficult feelings.
March 1, 2026 · When History Whispers
Five things we wish people knew — and why they matter.
Joining live this Sunday? Services are hybrid at 10:30 am. Use the Zoom link on our Zoom & Video page so the join details stay current.
Events
What’s happening at UUCCV
Weekly life in the congregation — from worship to choir, conversation, and quiet practice. When Breeze calendar is connected, this list will update automatically.
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Sunday Worship
Hybrid service — in person at 833 5th St. SE or on Zoom.
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Diving Deeper
A weekly discussion and exploration group for women and those who identify as female, at UUCCV.
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Choir rehearsal
Join the UUCCV choir in celebrating the musical talents in our congregation while providing music for services and special events.
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Meditation Group
Thirty minutes of silent meditation followed by discussion, at UUCCV.
Calendar coming from Breeze.
This preview uses public group times from the church website. The live site will embed the congregation’s Breeze (or Google) calendar here so newcomers always see what’s ahead.
See also the current calendar on uuhickory.org.
Get involved
Ways to connect
There is room here for music, learning, quiet, conversation, and care — whether you are visiting once or putting down roots.
Worship with us
Come Sunday at 10:30. Stay for coffee hour, introduce yourself, and take the service at your own pace — in the room or on Zoom.
Lifelong learning
Adult spiritual development offerings and children’s Religious Education. Details appear in our newsletter, Currents. Questions: uuhickory@gmail.com.
Choir & groups
Choir on Thursday evenings, Diving Deeper on Tuesdays, Meditation on Saturdays, plus a men’s group and other gatherings. Ask anyone at coffee hour how to join.
Share joys & sorrows
We strengthen our connections through a ritual of sharing and caring. You can also reach out through the church’s Sharing Joys and Sorrows page.
Support this free congregation
For Unitarian Universalists, the offering is a celebration that this free congregation is supported and governed by the people; it is a voluntary act of commitment to support the ministry and social actions of this church, the district, and the association.
Prefer a check? Make it out to “UUCCV” and place it in the Sunday collection or mail it to UUCCV, 833 5th Street SE, Hickory NC 28602.
Contact
We would love to hear from you
The live site notes that the contact form is temporarily down — please email us.
Email: uuhickory@gmail.com
Phone: 828-270-7826
Visit: 833 5th St. SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Newsletter
Ask to receive Currents, our congregational newsletter, when you email or visit. Proud member of the Unitarian Universalist Association.