What a Year It’s Been! Through careful fiscal management and the generosity of members’ pledges and donations to special projects, UUCville has been able to undertake multiple much-needed projects on our buildings and grounds. Key Improvements Summit House Porch Replacement In January, the much-used Summit House porch was replaced! This...
The Meal Packets project is an incredible tradition at UUCville, begun some years ago as a way to provide loving and practical support to folks who are staying in Charlottesville due to loved ones who are patients at UVA Medical Center. These folks may be staying in one of the...
In early autumn 2021, UUCville was approved by the International Refugee Committee (IRC) to sponsor a refugee family from Afghanistan and a new outreach ministry began! Two UUCville groups were formed: Mentors and Planners (settlers) to aid directly in the settlement of the not-yet-assigned-to-us family. Immediately after UUCville was approved...
September 2024 We are beginning our third year of Developmental Ministry. You can find our Developmental Ministry webpage here: https://uucharlottesville.org/about-us/developmental-ministry-goals This month, I want to give a brief review of our progress on our Developmental Goals. Please note that there are so many things going on at UUCville, it is...
The League of Women Voters of Virginia – a non-partisan group – is looking for volunteers to text voters. From personal experience I can tell you that texting is the easiest fastest way to reach voters! Here are the details: We will be text banking Virginia voters who have not...
We’re in the home stretch for Election 2024! You don’t want to wake up on Nov 6 with regret that you could have done more! Our stock of Get Out The Vote postcards has been replenished. We have 750 postcards for North Carolina voters. They are on the counter in...
Ever wonder about that garden area to the left of the front entrance to the church? You might already know it is called the Remembrance Garden, a sanctuary where former members and friends are memorialized. Maybe you remember when that space was dedicated in May 1996 and have watched the...
What a joyous day for our annual UUCville Elders Brunch! The rain graciously gave way to blue skies, setting the perfect backdrop for this cherished event. Carol’s stellar organization and our dedicated volunteers ensured a truly memorable gathering. The delicious food was complemented by the presence of Revs Leia...
Click here to donate to PACEM during October PACEM provides emergency shelter and services in partnership with faith organizations and the community to alleviate the challenges of homelessness. We have welcomed over 1,800 neighbors in need into our community shelter spaces (like the Summit House) since 2004, and helped nearly...
Special Congregational Meeting Cville Community Exemplifies Democratic Spirit in Action! Last night, our amazing UUCville members came together for a special congregational meeting, embodying the true spirit of democracy within our beloved community. Your participation made a difference as we passed an important amendment to our bylaws, paving the way...