I have been reflecting this month on the many ways our congregation works with the local community, and would like to highlight a few of them. We recently concluded nearly 2 weeks hosting 40 men as part of the PACEM winter shelter program. PACEM is a local organization that coordinates...
UUCville is delighted to announce an upcoming pulpit exchange between our own Rev. Tim Temerson and Pastor Lehman Bates from Ebenezer Baptist Church. This Sunday, the UUCville congregation will experience a service titled “The Joker is Wild” led by Pastor Bates, with our own Tori Goodloe serving as worship weaver....
This is the second report from the Committee on Ministries on the progress UUCville has made on our Long Range Plan. In the first report, COM described the progress on the Preamble of the plan. This report is about how UUCville are doing with Goal 1. Summary of Accomplishments I....
The Board met for our annual retreat in September 2025. In addition to getting to know each other better, we spent a lot of time discussing the strategic plan, our progress so far, and our priorities for this year. Two members of the Committee on Ministry (COM) attended to help...
At the October 28 Board Meeting, we: Heard from Donna Redmond who has done preliminary work on an Emergency Preparedness Plan. It was decided that task forces would be set up to work on each area that needs to be covered. Learned that we will be co-worshipping with the Sojourners...
As the days grow shorter and we move into the reflective months of November and December, we invite all members and friends of UUCville—of every age and artistic level—to contribute to our upcoming group art show, “Season of Light.” Light is at the heart of all visual art—whether it’s captured...
UUCville rededicated our Peace Pole on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, in a meaningful ceremony that caught local media attention on 29News.com. The event featured an interactive art installation where participants took home blue “Help Each Other” yard signs to display throughout the community. Local news coverage highlighted...
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville (UUCville) will host a dual celebration on Sunday, September 21, featuring the rededication of their Peace Pole and the unveiling of an interactive “Help Each Other” art installation. The event, which begins at 11:00 AM at the congregation’s 717 Rugby Road location, invites community...
Come wandered our UUCville gardens tenderly cultivated by Walter a member of our congregation. There are still some spectacular blooming plants, though Walter mentioned our butterfly visitors were scarce the day we took pictures due to the clouds. Our neighborhood gardens have become vital as...
The Board of Trustees and Rev. Tim met on Wednesday July 23. We reviewed our current financial position and were pleased to report that we have a positive balance and continue to meet recommended reserve guidelines, providing important stability for our congregation. We approved new appointments including Ann Salamini and...