November 1st is Ancestor Sunday

Each year we pause to remember loved ones who have died – whether recently or in the distant past. Everyone was encouraged to bring a photo or a memento (or many) so that we might build together our annual “ancestors’ altar.” Send Ancestor Photos Our service at 11am on November...

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Listening to our hearts– notes from Chapel last week

Hello Friends, Last week in Chapel/Faith Development, we continued our focus on October’s theme of “Deep Listening.” We lifted-up the importance of listening deeply to ourselves and to what messages our own hearts are giving us.  We also talked about treating ourselves, as well as others, with compassion.  These ideas connect...

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UUCville Leaders’ Letter to Cville Police

Out of concern for the actions of Charlottesville police last week near our building, the Board and the Interim Minister sent a letter to the Chief of Police Brackney requesting an apology for and end to racial profiling.   October 15, 2020 Chief Dr. RaShall M. Brackney City of Charlottesville...

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October Art Show: BozART Artists of Charlottesville

BozART opened as a gallery on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall in 1995.  The Cooperative gallery represented sculptors, watercolorists and many other mediums. Every month a new exhibit was hung providing opportunity for artists to share their work and art enthusiasts to enjoy and purchase art.  After 19 years, in 2014,...

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Listening Circles in the Park, Sat Oct 17

October 17 10am Listening Circles in the Park Have you missed being in-person with others from our congregation? We are inviting people to gather at a park closest to their home on ***Saturday, October 17 at 10AM.*** Bring a chair, a mask, and join a socially distanced time for conversation....

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How To Support Leia’s Ordination

The Ordination Committee is delighted with the plans for Leia’s ordination! With joy and celebration, our congregation and honored guests will be a part of two sacred events. A formal ordination ceremony via Zoom on October 18 at 4:00pm and a parade afterwards. An in-person celebration when it is safe...

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TJMC-UU Votes to Change Name of Church

On September 27,  following months of congregational conversations, and years of consideration, we, the Unitarian Universalist congregation in Charlottesville met virtually to vote to remove the words, Thomas Jefferson, from our name.  More than 95% present voted in favor of this change. This vote reflects our aspirations to continue developing...

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