Several members of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville met recently to plan actions to address problems in our community – specifically the needs for affordable housing, preschool childcare, and healthier, more convenient mass transit. These three problem areas are the focus for this years’ UU Charlottesville Network Members who are...
Approved Board Minutes the January 25, 2023 Board of Trustees Meeting The Board of Trustees met on January on Jan 25th via zoom. The Board welcomed a guest to the meeting who asked that the Board consider a new mask policy of encouraging mask-wearing but not mandating it. The request,...
Click here to donate to the February Social Action Collection African American Teaching Fellows works to support and develop current and prospective African American educators to serve local schools. We catalyze the teaching careers for African American educators with financial support, professional development, and a community of educators to encourage...
These are exciting times at UUCville under the leadership of our Board of Trustees, Developmental Minister Rev. Tim Temerson and Minister of Faith Development Rev. Leia Durland-Jones. The Congregation is making progress toward our Developmental Goals and leadership could not be more important! Have you wondered how leadership is structured...
This Sunday after the service, we need you to sign up for a cottage conversation as we develop a new mission/purpose for UUCville. The conversations will be held between mid-February and mid-March and will include both in person and online options. You only need to sign up for one of...
Exciting things are happening at UUCville in this time of Developmental Ministry. Rev Tim, Rev Leia, the board and the whole congregation are making progress on our Developmental Goals. It is heartening to witness our congregation working together with such clear intention! For Goal 1, the board appointed a...
The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together.” Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including ours, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions to promote justice for all members of our community. In October, Network Members met to decide which problems to...
Exciting Update on the New Rugby Road Sign We reached our fundraising goal of $5,000 to replace the letters on the Rugby Road brick wall. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this possible! A special thanks to the anonymous donors who started our fundraising campaign with a $2,500 matching donation. We can all look forward...
Christine Rich I have been passionate about creating art since childhood. The combination of realistic subject matter with abstract designs has been one of my goals. Watercolor to me is the most exciting medium, being full of surprises and allowing numerous techniques. I’m a member of the Virginia Watercolor Society,...
Georgia Heard came up with this idea to help students identify that which was most core, most important, and most beloved to them. The idea is to draw a large heart on a piece of paper (or download a heart here), and then to fill that space with that which...