August 25, 2021 Hello UUCville Members, We hope that everyone is enjoying the outdoor projects and repairs that the Gardens and Grounds Committee has worked hard to complete this year. However, there are still many projects in progress and we need your help and consideration to ensure that these can...
By UUA Congregational Life Staff Group June 1, 2021. In May 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control released new interim guidance that surprised many congregational leaders and members. The guidance tells individuals that once they reach the two-week point after completing the COVID-19 vaccine, they do not need to...
Due to continued improvements with fewer cases of COVID in the Blue Ridge Health District, the congregation’s Building Use & Re-Opening Task Force upgraded our status from RED to ORANGE. What this means: • Groups of 50 or less may meet in the church building, double masked, with one person...
Many of you might be asking, “Why is UUCVille re-opening so slowly?” The answer is a blend of our religious values and our respect for science. We have a Board appointed team who keep track of the level of current Covid cases in our region, vaccinations, and careful guidance on...
Official status for the congregation is moving from LOCKDOWN to RED Note on masks: In an abundance of caution, masks will still be required for all activities on church grounds. Double masks are required indoors. We acknowledge that the CDC and VA state have dropped masked regulations, but we are...
The Build Use Task Force is guided by public health markers as one of our benchmarks for when we will be able to meet in person in the church building. Based on the information from our most recent Task Force meeting we continue to be in the Yellow Category and...
Our buildings remain closed due to the pandemic. We are excited to share that the grounds may now be used following specific guidelines. Buildings remain closed to congregants at this time. Staff are working in buildings and from home. Member use of buildings is limited to Rites of Passage or...
In 2021 We Honor Dick Somer and Walter Hoffman. We recognize Dick Somer for his amazing commitment to serving the congregation and caring for our buildings with a watchful eye to make them more energy efficient, safe, and beautiful. Dick says that his environmental passion evolved from his scouting years,...
[yotuwp type=”videos” id=”fnAvTP3KE64″ ] When Glenn Short passed away in September 2018, he had been a familiar face in our sanctuary and social hall for about 16 years. He enthusiastically participated in environmental and racial justice efforts both in church and in our community. He regularly attended congregational meetings and...
