From Board President, Pam McIntire This last month at UUCville was yet another month filled with challenges, appreciation and changes. It was very hard to say goodbye to our beloved Rev. Linda at the end of our interim ministry years. She guided us with clarity and love through one of...
Our goal is to cause as little harm as possible to those in our community and congregation who are the most susceptible to COVID-19. With this in mind, our guidelines are more cautious than the State or Federal Guidelines. We appreciate your cooperation with keeping our congregation safe.
Here are thoughts on the Supreme Court decision on abortion from the Unitarian Universalists’ Side with Love team. Earlier today, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down its decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson case. The final opinion effectively overturned Roe v. Wade and eliminated federal protections for...
Given by Board President Pam Mcintire at the June 12, 2022 Community Worship For me, this is a day filled with appreciation and with sadness as we say goodbye to Rev. Linda. I want to read a couple of statements of appreciation. First from Patty Wallens: I have greatly appreciated...
Appreciation of a Life of Ministry Given by Rev. Leia Durland-Jones at the June 12, 2022 Community Worship I am honored, truly honored to be here today with you all as we, together, mark this momentous milestone, the retirement of Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles. It is an honor to...
Each year our congregation recognizes a pillar of the church. This is someone who for years has held us up with steadiness and labor, cheerfully being there when work, thoughtfulness and dedication was needed. This year’s recipient is Ann Salamini whose list of committees and task forces and special project...
June 12, 2022 will be Reverend Linda Olson Peeble’s last day with UUCville. Her ministry with us has been pivotal in helping us start a new chapter of healing and growth. Rev. Linda’s vast experience and her wisdom with all things UU has helped us to see UUCville with a...
The Blue Ridge Abortion Fund receives requests from community members who need financial support to pay for their abortions. People call our intake staff, who work with them to develop a plan of support that best suits their needs. Our Congregation’s financial support will ensure people in the Charlottesville/Albemarle and...
We are very pleased to report on our Afghan Refugee projects. The family that we mentor is expects to move into a new apartment between June 16-20. We would like to ask the congregation for help with this move. Please watch the Friday email for sign up genius. or email...
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting on May 25. We had an extensive discussion of the budget for next year, and the decision making that went into what was kept in and what was trimmed. Importantly, our current budget proposal will allow us to...