**** LOCAL NEWS **** New wildflower meadow to be added at McIntire Park Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is adding a new native grass and wildflower meadow installation in McIntire Park, the city announced on May 28. The project, located over an acre of the former McIntire golf course, aims to...
UUCville will be participating in this year’s 29th Annual Westhaven Community Day on Saturday, August 1, in partnership with Charlottesville’s Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR)! Westhaven Community Day gives children a day to play, gives elders a chance to be honored, gives neighbors a chance to connect, and gives...
May 2026 In looking back at this past year, my first year as President of the Board, what strikes me most is the enormous amount of important work being done by so many people in our congregation. Our Sunday services feel vibrant, meaningful, thought-provoking and supportive. Our children and youth...
Social Action Collection (SAC) History of the Process: by Elizabeth Breeden Back in the day, Satyendra Huja liked for only 12 groups to apply for the Social Action Collection…so we didn’t have to choose. Over the years, we developed an invitation system from our members who were involved in organizations...
At our recent UU Community Worship celebrating volunteers when VP Bev Ryan presented the Connie Cheetham Award to Sharon Baiocco. After nearly 20 years of devoted service to the UUCville community, this recognition is so beautifully deserved. The Connie Cheetham Award recognizes members for extraordinary service over a significant period....
It is with great joy that we share the news that our beloved Minister of Faith Development, Rev. Leia Durland-Jones, will be receiving the 2026 Angus MacLean Award for Excellence in Religious Education from the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Rev. Leia will receive the award at the upcoming UUA General...
Committee on Ministry Report to the Congregation Section III of the Love into Action Long Range Plan This is the fourth of the Committee on Ministry’s reports to the board and the congregation on UUC’s progress on our Long-Range Plan, “Love into Action.” It covers Goal III–Equity, Justice, and Peace for...
The Spring Auction is cancelled. The Auction team thanks those who offered donations! Unfortunately, we do not have enough donations of events, dinners, and services to make a good auction, one that is worthwhile and enjoyable for all. We are already in the planning stages for the Fall Auction in early November. The...
I’m very pleased that we had such a successful pledge drive, and I wanted to thank everyone in the congregation who pledged their support for the next fiscal year. Your pledges make all of our programs possible, and we appreciate each and every pledge of support. In addition, I would...
The congregation will vote to approve the proposed budget for the 26-27 Church year at the UUCville Congregational meeting on Sunday, June 7. There are two upcoming opportunities to learn about the proposed budget. Twice in the month of May, UUCville Treasurer Jimmy Gorham will be presenting highlights of the...