February 27, 2018 Dear Members and Friends of TJMC-UU, The following anonymous note was discovered on Monday in her office mailbox by Christina Rivera, our Director of Administration & Finance: This racist act is unacceptable. As Presidents of the Board of Trustees, Lead Minister, and Director of Faith Development, we...
As we say most Sunday mornings, “this is a lively community.” And it is a growing community, as well. The days when anyone could expect to know everyone are in a part of our past. There is some loss in this, of course, yet also so much possibility. Our courage,...
These are the Opening and Parting Words Lorie Craddock wrote for the service on Sunday, January 21, 2018 — “When There Are No Leaves Nor Fruit.” OPENING WORDS I’m coming to the end of my current stage of parenting. My children are 16, 18 and 20 and they are either...
A workshop for women and men based on the work of the Dream Quest Sunday February 25 from 4-8 pm Join us for an afternoon/evening of song, meditation, art, writing practice and labyrinth walking. Utilizing exercises and meditations of the Women’s Dream Quest, we will enter into the land of...
Women of all ages (including young women 9th grade and up) are invited to our overnight Dream Quest Friday February 23 at 6pm through Saturday February 24 at 11am. Therapist, healer, musician, teacher and Dream Quest Facilitator Judith Tripp will travel from San Francisco to lead us in our ninth...
10 AM Multigenerational Worship led by Alex McGee We reflect together on the meaning of winter holidays and returning light. Extra singing and mindful movement for all ages. 4:30 PM Multigenerational Interactive Nativity Service Arrive ready to participate or watch. The cast of this story can volunteer as the...
On Sunday, November 3rd, 2017, I spoke with the some of the children of our congregation. Of course, the adults were welcomed to listen in, too. I told them a story — about getting lost on a hike and what it was that “grounded” me during that ordeal. I also...
Ready for a yummy Sunday pancake breakfast? Join us after service this Sunday February 1th. Hope to see you!
When I was in high school, our concert choir sang a piece that really moved me deeply. Every time we sang it, when we got to this one particular part, I would find myself tearing up. And not just whenever I was singing it, whenever I’ve listened to it since...
There is an event this Saturday called “Healing4Charlottesville.” It’s being organized by several area clergy, and is intended to be a time for prayerful, humble recognition of the need for healing in our community. Organizers say, “This is not a march against anything or anyone. It is us taking responsibility...