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...
Every day of the year, The Haven provides a refuge, a place where anyone in a housing crisis can come to find the support and resources they need to survive and exit their crisis. We’re a low-barrier day shelter, vital housing services provider, and main point of entry for our...
Halloween is coming! If you want to be a good global citizen, make sure that the chocolate you buy is labeled “fair trade”. Most of the major chocolate companies ** use unpaid and underpaid child laborers who are prevented from attending school. In addition, the cocoa industry has a huge...
The Board met on September 20 for our annual retreat and again on September 23 for our regular monthly meeting. We accomplished a lot both times. At the retreat we reviewed our long range plan and the steps we have taken in the past year to accomplish our goals. The...
The Bottom Line on Covid-19 In Our Area This Fall The current situation: Recommendations to consider: If having COVID symptoms (like a viral cold) or possibly exposed: The Full Write-Up about Covid-19 In Our Area This Fall As you may have heard or have guessed at, COVID rates nationally and...
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...
Give yourself the gift of fellowship and discovery! Contact covenantgroups@uucharlottesville.org while new groups are forming. We all need connection and belonging now more than ever. We yearn to be seen and heard for who we are. We also need fun, spiritual grounding and purpose. So consider joining a covenant group...
Albemarle County Residents Take Note: From the AC44 Newsletter: July 2025 AC44 (or Albemarle County 2044) is the project name for the County’s Comprehensive Plan update and is one of the ways the County is planning for an equitable and resilient future. The Comprehensive Plan sets priorities and serves as...
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...