Rev. Alex sends us today a prayer for health care workers. Please include Alex in your prayers and be mindful of her needs as she works as a hospital chaplain. Oh mysterious One who created within our bodies the power to heal We honor today the ones on in our...
March 20, 2020 Dear Church Family, We are in a challenging time—and it looks as if we may be here for a while. Your church staff wants you to know that we are thinking of you, holding you in our hearts and prayers, and finding ways to support and nourish...
March 19, 2020 FROM: Danny Gray, Pledge Drive Chairperson Greetings to all my fellow members and friends of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church-Unitarian Universalist. We have concluded the 2020 Pledge Drive to build a solid financial footing for the FY2021 fiscal year budget. What does this mean to you? You may...
Leia suggests that we compile a post of information that will be helpful during these difficult times. She recommends this set of tips for taking care of your behavioral health. In the event of an infectious disease outbreak, local officials may require the public to take measures to limit and...
CONNECT WITH CareNet TO REQUEST OR GIVE HELP If you or someone you know at TJMC is in need of help with grocery shopping, meal preparation or access to community resources, help is available through CareNet. JUST get in touch with CareNet or the church office at office@uucharlottesville.org. We will...
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION March 18, 2020 Greetings Dear Congregation: During these new and unusual times, our spiritual community is a continued source of comfort and courage. Whatever you usually do to connect yourself to hope and wisdom are exactly what can help you right now. Studies show that...
March 16, 2020 Dear Church Families- What a stressful time we are in! I am reaching out to let you know that I am thinking of you and holding each of you in my heart. There are so many sources of news and information right now as well as suggestions...
We host the ladies of PACEM from April 4 to 11. We have decided that even with the virus, we still need to house and feed the homeless. We will use every precaution to assure our guests are served in the most responsible way possible. The Women’s Group of the...
At 10:15 it was time for Sunday worship so I lit this chalice: May this light of love give us comfort. May the light of hope help us dwell creatively in the present moment. May this light of truth help us act wisely for the common good.
March 14, 2020 Dear Church Family, We are indeed in challenging times as we join the rest of the world in facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Your church Board Executive Committee and Senior Staff, with the advice of the TJMC UU Medical Advisory Committee, carefully considered our need to close the...