I happen to be writing this on the day of our amazing Yard Sale, and I’m full of admiration for how many of you came together to make this event so successful. As you may be aware, we begin taking in donations months in advance (and figuring out where to...
The Board of Trustees met on Tuesday July 28 via Zoom. Here are some of the highlights: The Board approved an Emergency Preparedness Task Force to develop a church wide Plan. It is to be staffed with the following members: Rev Tim Temerson, Chris Wiles, Adrienne Dunkin, Larry Moulis, Bev...
We are in that in-between time of summer, where it can feel like our normal routines are disrupted. Kids out of school, people on vacation and out of town, some church activities on hold or in a different format (like Religious Education). And yet, so much activity continues...
**** 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...