Before I arrived at UUCville in August, four developmental goals were established that we are tasked to work on together. These goals are: • creating a shared sense of purpose • building a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community • deepening our stewardship ministry • improving communication and trust within...
In December the Board of Trustees appointed a Shared Vision Ad-hoc Committee to facilitate the articulation of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville’s mission statement, also known as our purpose of our WHY. The Committee members are Breck Gastinger, Chris Little, Jeanine Braithwaite, Achsah Carrier, Pam McIntire, and Rev. Tim...
PACEM is a grassroots organization in our region that works with 80 local congregations and community groups and 3,000 volunteers to provide shelter and related services to the homeless. The name is the Latin word for “peace” and also an acronym for “People And Congregations Engaged in Ministry.” Each night...
The Board of Trustees met this past Wednesday evening on zoom. We received some appreciation from our guests. First for Rev. Tim’s thoughtful sermons that cover large scopes of how other religious traditions tie in nicely with our Unitarian Universalist values. He was thanked for bringing his humility forward while...
There is something about the holiday season that leads my spirit to yearn for quiet and reflection. Maybe it’s the hectic pace, the hustle and bustle of crowded stores, or the commercialization of a time that is supposed to be about peace and good will. Whatever the reason, during the...
Season of Light Show Congregational members of all ages were invited to submit work for this Season of Light Show. Since a visual work cannot be made without light, this show lets us see the perspectives of seven of our faith community’s artists. If you are interested in any of...
It is good to see so many positive things happening in the Congregation! Sundays are great with wonderful sermons and music, thriving children and youth RE, beautiful artwork, fantastic crafts, and continued excellent zooming! I especially enjoy the Wednesday and Friday emails when I am reminded of all our faith...
UUCville offers many opportunities to celebrate the season and give to others this year.
Like many UUs, I came from a religious background that one day no longer made sense for me. Disillusionment sent me searching, and finally to hovering nervously on a back pew nearly 40 years ago, scared but relieved to have blundered into a community that wouldn’t tell me what to...
A small task force has been given the job of researching and designing the change of our name on the front wall along Rugby Road. We plan to offer the Board a proposal of two choices at the Board meeting on December 7th. Below are the two proposals. A table...