This month our the Social Action Collection is for the African American Teaching Fellows. AATF’s mission is to recruit, support, develop and retain a cadre of African American teachers to serve the children in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County. We seek to support Fellows with programming and resources that not...
On Beauty May 28 It has been a beautiful spring. Surely you’ve noticed? Even in March and April, when most of us were watching the world through our windows, we could see the gloriousness of nature on display. From my office, up on the third floor, my window abuts the...
** MARK YOUR CALENDARS ** Tuesday, May 26. As Virginia has long been a beloved member of our congregation, we want to celebrate this very special event with her. But, with current COVID-19 restrictions, we need a way that will involve the most people, but safely. Soooooo… WE’RE GOING TO...
The interim search committee conducted an extensive search process and we are beyond delighted that Rev. Linda has agreed to be our Interim Minister. Rev. Linda has extensive experience as a settled minister and as an interim minister and she is beloved by all the congregations she has served. We...
The Church Parlor has been transformed with new flooring and paint and now the Glenn Short Trust Committee is working on the improving the appearance of the sanctuary. The windows have been sealed, painted, and washed inside and out and the interior storm windows are being installed so that we...
We all have stories about our experiences with this pandemic, but it’s hard to share them without being able to gather in church. Greta suggests we write them down. She started us off with a serious piece about her experience at TJMC and the strength it has given her to...
Donate to our Social Action Collection for CIFF here Or text SOCACT to 44-321 The Cville Immigrant Freedom Fund (CIFF) is a small, local non-profit that works with individuals and families in paying for legal representation and ICE bond. Our applicants range from recently arrived single mothers who have experienced...
May 13, 2020 Dear TJMC Members, Friends and Staff, The Interim Minister Search Committee is pleased to report they have received the names of eight excellent candidates for full-time interim ministry at TJMC. The committee will begin interviews and proceed with the search. The Committee consists of Pam McIntire, Kelsey Cowger,...
As I seek to understand and embody my birth name and my own religious spiritual evolution, I’ve been inspired by the many styles and representations of our Flaming Chalice symbol. The Flame itself represents a spirit of helpfulness and sacrifice. It illuminates and symbolizes religious freedom from impositions of doctrine...
Leia Durland-Jones, Director of Faith Development Last Saturday May 2 was World Labyrinth Day! The church’s Labyrinth Ministry often joins this annual celebration by holding a walk on our outdoor labyrinth. This year, we could not gather. The pandemic, of course, altered our plans as well as the plans of...