Events

At UUCA, we believe in you. We believe in justice. We believe in rigorous hope. As Unitarian Universalists, we celebrate our community’s diverse spiritual practices and commit to our shared ethical principles. This October, we welcome our members to our Annual Men's Retreat! Registration is now open Registration Deadline: 10/4/24 Package pricing includes lodging, meals,...

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia, SC is holding their annual congregational retreat at The Mountain this October. Strengthened by our common humanity and inspired by our seven principles, we promise to be a safe and welcoming community; to nurture each other’s hearts and spirits; to delight in the beauty of our diversity; to struggle...

Celebrate life in all its joy and mystery. Inspire journeys of truth and meaning. Engage in practice and service for love, justice, and peace. When: October 25-27 Festivities will begin with a dinner on Friday evening and end with lunch on Sunday afternoon.   Registration Details: PACKAGE PRICING (2-night min) for 3-day/2-night stay includes lodging,...

OurSong is dedicated to performing high quality music while celebrating our unique gay and lesbian experience and our evolving place in the world. OurSong is comprised of musicians from all walks of life with varying levels of musical experience.  Some members hold degrees in music, some grew up singing in church, some have performed with...

In a world of A.I., blue light, noise pollution, political divide, society decline, economic implosion … it's time to take a breath of Fresh Air and return to yourself. Stress is a part of life yet Nature is our Teacher. The Mountain teaches strength through adversity. The Trees teach flexibility and community. The Wind teaches...

Ancestral Threads: Weaving Connection and Belonging.   Rev. JeKaren Olaoya will lead a 6-hour workshop, which aims to guide participants on a journey of self-discovery and inner healing through the exploration of connections to ancestors and what it means to become an ancestor. Rev. Olaoya will provide a safe and nurturing space for participants to...

Join us for a long weekend of acknowledging and celebrating the gratitude in our lives.  Even through challenging times, there is much to be grateful for, be it friendships, family, community, opportunities for learning, The Mountain, and many other things in our lives. The program includes workshops, entertainment, hiking, building connections with old and new...

Retreatants will have the opportunity to contemplate and meditate on this wisdom emanating from the heart of Buddha. We will mix our mind with the precious words of Buddha guided by the sublime commentary by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in his extraordinary book The New Heart of Wisdom. This retreat will bring the Heart...

Fall Senior High CON Youth Conventions or “CONs” are weekend long events planned by youth with adult support for youth from third grade to high school. At heart, a youth con is an experience in building covenantal community and empowering youth leadership. Supported by the larger work of The Mountain, each con has a different...

Spring PAL Planning Weekend ​Youth “CONs” are weekend-long events planned by youth with adult support for youth from third grade through high school. At heart, a youth CON is an experience in building a covenantal community and empowering youth leadership. ​Each con has a different theme and focus, but they all incorporate community building, fun,...

Please join me for Gay Spirit Visions’ Winter Meditation gathering, January 17-19, 2025, at The Mountain Retreat and Learning Center. During our time together, we will consider, meditate on, and share two things – the metaphorical seasons of our lives and the literal seasons of earth – and how they both are changing. Visit our...