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...
Our UU Congregation of Charlottesville (UUCville) has been a part of the inter-denominal organization IMPACT from its’ beginning in 2006. The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together”. Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions...
Before I arrived at UUCville in August, four developmental goals were established that we are tasked to work on together. These goals are: • creating a shared sense of purpose • building a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community • deepening our stewardship ministry • improving communication and trust within...
In December the Board of Trustees appointed a Shared Vision Ad-hoc Committee to facilitate the articulation of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville’s mission statement, also known as our purpose of our WHY. The Committee members are Breck Gastinger, Chris Little, Jeanine Braithwaite, Achsah Carrier, Pam McIntire, and Rev. Tim...
The Board of Trustees met this past Wednesday evening on zoom. We received some appreciation from our guests. First for Rev. Tim’s thoughtful sermons that cover large scopes of how other religious traditions tie in nicely with our Unitarian Universalist values. He was thanked for bringing his humility forward while...
There is something about the holiday season that leads my spirit to yearn for quiet and reflection. Maybe it’s the hectic pace, the hustle and bustle of crowded stores, or the commercialization of a time that is supposed to be about peace and good will. Whatever the reason, during the...
Season of Light Show Congregational members of all ages were invited to submit work for this Season of Light Show. Since a visual work cannot be made without light, this show lets us see the perspectives of seven of our faith community’s artists. If you are interested in any of...
It is good to see so many positive things happening in the Congregation! Sundays are great with wonderful sermons and music, thriving children and youth RE, beautiful artwork, fantastic crafts, and continued excellent zooming! I especially enjoy the Wednesday and Friday emails when I am reminded of all our faith...
UUCville offers many opportunities to celebrate the season and give to others this year.
Like many UUs, I came from a religious background that one day no longer made sense for me. Disillusionment sent me searching, and finally to hovering nervously on a back pew nearly 40 years ago, scared but relieved to have blundered into a community that wouldn’t tell me what to...