Building Use Update: May 17, 2021

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...

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Creating May’s Altar

What is so beautiful is the co-creative process that creates our altars…. how each of us brings items from our home that collectively come together in the most astonishing way and create magic! This month we were a bit perplexed as to how to create an altar for Story. But...

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New Name Task Force UPDATE

At the June 6th Congregational Meeting you will be asked to vote on our new name. The three choices we will vote on are: Unitarian Universalists of Charlottesville Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Charlottesville Please submit comments for us to incorporate into our presentation on June...

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UU Charlottesville’s Buildings Remain Closed

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...

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FEEFIE Summer in-person gatherings

We want you to know that we are hosting Sunday morning in person Feefie! FEEFIE stands for Faith Exploration Education Fun Including Everyone! We gather on the church playground (masked) from 9:30-10:30 every Sunday morning through June, July and August. This program is open to all with the hope that...

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May Social Action Collection: Cville Immigrant Freedom Fund

The Cville Immigrant Freedom Fund (CIFF) is a non-profit organization that helps immigrant families pay for legal representation and ICE bond. CIFF also posts bond on behalf of those we support because if a detainee’s family member is not a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, they are prohibited from...

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The Stories to Remember – a UUCville History

Saturday, May 15  10am – noon Please consider joining a very special time on Zoom with Rev. Linda and members of the congregation, as we revisit the history of your congregation – the high times of celebration and success, and the truly painful times.  The poet tells us that “joy...

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Introducing Chalice Circles: In Person Meet Ups

We all are longing to gather safely and connect with each other. Chalice Circles are designed to make this possible! What is a Chalice Circle? It is a multigenerational small group of 10-12 people from our congregation. When do Chalice Circles meet? Throughout June, July, and August at mutually agreed...

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April Board Meeting Notes

The Board of Trustees met on April28th.  The full minutes are on our website (https://uucharlottesville.org/about-us/board-governance/board-of-trustees/) but we thought you might be interested in the highlights. The Board has decided to pursue hiring a Developmental Minister for the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year.  Linda has agreed to continue with us for another year....

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