RISE will be a vehicle for giving voice to the voiceless, strength to the weak and support for the lost within the Black community. RISE will give hope back to the Black community. Read about Rise on their website “Change will not come if we wait for some other person...
In the next months, the board will be supporting new and ongoing actions for the UUCville Three Year Plan that was approved by the congregation in June. It is an ambitious plan with many great ideas and tasks. It will take all of us to bring it into full Love...
Our Food Ministry has a special opportunity this week: join fellow UUs in the orchard to pick apples for distribution through our Food Bank and other soup kitchen sites. The beautiful orchard is located in North Garden. We will meet for a few hours in the morning of Thursday, August...
As Rev. Leia’s sabbatical comes to an end, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Rev. Susan Karlson for her exceptional service as our Sabbatical Minister for Faith Development. Rev. Susan’s dedication has been truly remarkable. Her engagement with our youth has been inspiring, fostering growth and spiritual development...
Love Into Action: A Three Year Plan UU Congregation of Charlottesville Fall 2024-Summer 2027 The Mission of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville (Adopted June 3, 2023) states: The UU Congregation of Charlottesville builds community through love in action. Together we cultivate a safe and welcoming place for all. Together we...
As we head into the home stretch of the yard sale, one of the church’s biggest fundraisers of the year, we want to thank everyone that has donated and volunteered so far. Here’s what is still needed to help make it a huge success: Spread the word: Print this...
The Board of Trustees met this past Wednesday evening on Zoom. There were some technical difficulties with the Zoom link. Our apologies if anyone tried to join and was unable to. Marlene Jones joined us for public comment regarding the timeliness of a ministerial search. She asked for the board’s...
Elizabeth Breeden! Elizabeth will receive the prize of—an ice cream treat! Yum The hunt is on! Stewardship Challenge. Let’s find out how well you know UUCville campus. WHERE AM I? A. On the corner of Wayside and Rugby Rd B. Near the Labyrinth C. By the Rugby Rd. sidewalk steps...
This month we are focusing on what is being done to save our environment by our local governments – the City of Charlottesville and by Albemarle County – and by a collaboration between these two entities and UVA. It includes some details about what each entity is doing to improve...
Next time you cross paths with Sylvie Semmelhack or Tammy Wilt, be sure to greet them with open arms and express your sincere gratitude for their dedication to serving on our Board of Trustees!