Chalice Home for August In our second home worship, we engage families with the widely loved UU Water Ceremony Ritual, sometimes referred to as “Water Communion.” This ritual invites families to collect symbolic water over the summer and then bring it to their congregation’s homecoming/ingathering/opening service in the fall. The...
Our Social Action Collection in June raised $2498 for African American Teaching Fellows. Here is their note of thanks.
Last Saturday many of our congregants gathered on the lawn of Summit House to visit, enjoy tea and lemonade, munch on delectables and enjoy each other’s company. It was delightful to see each other. Thanks to all who contributed and made the event possible and to our three ministers, Revs....
Our own relentless housing-justice hero, Greta Dersheimer, was one of two IMPACT reps at UVa’s affordable housing (“AH” in this update) planning meeting on June 25th. She reports that UVa’s progress is “better than we expected and their consultant appears to be a really strong choice.” Dr Gina Merritt of...
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...
Tuesday Topics, a weekly ‘covenant-group-style’ hour-long drop-in UU Cville Zoom conversation hosted by the UU Cville Membership Committee, is held virtually every Tuesday during the summer at 12 o’clock noon. There is a different topic each week, and everyone is warmly welcomed: newcomers, friends, members, everyone. Drop in, no preregistration...
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville board met on Tuesday, June 15 at 6:30pm. The board discussed what shorthand term to use for the congregation (UUCC, UUCville or others). In July, the board will appoint a task force to put together an event to honor and say goodbye to our...
Spring is finally here, many masks are off, and there’s joy in every flower. But the need to make an IMPACT doesn’t change with the seasons. Whether it’s cold or hot outside, too many of our neighbors still don’t have safe and affordable shelter. And your voice is vital. IT’S...
Click here to donate Jefferson School African American Heritage Center receives donations made June 13 — July 17. Located in the Jefferson School City Center, The Jefferson School African American Heritage Center’s mission is to honor and preserve the rich heritage and legacy of the African-American community of Charlottesville-Albemarle, Virginia...
Join in service with other congregants to create and maintain our sacred grounds! Perhaps there is a small piece of our UU grounds that is special to you or an area you would like to see improved. There is an array of “spots” to adopt, from the very small to...