Emerging Artists – People, Places, and Things Patrick Tallarico, Marie Spilman, Jen Cruz, Karen Shapero Jones, and Tim Sanders This exhibition features a compelling collection of paintings from five emerging artists studying under Renee Balfour at Charlottesville’s McGuffey Art Center. While some of the artists have been featured in previous...
On Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3 PM, there will be a celebration of life for Bev Ball at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville. The service will be officiated by Rev. Leia Durland-Jones. Guests are invited to bring finger foods to share for the reception following. Friends are encouraged...
2025-2026 has been a busy year for the Ministry for Earth at UUCville! We are pleased to report that we are seeing more participation in MFE activities and events and more members taking on leadership roles, which is really encouraging. Here are some of the things we have accomplished: We...
You will want to read this newsletter – it is all good news!! Our MFE member Kara Menfi wants us to know that Cville100 is hosting a special event to discuss the first VA Climate Assessment Presentation on Tuesday June 16 from 6:30pm-8pm. You can attend in person (The Jefferson School,...
A Safe Place to Land. A Real Chance to Rise. Click here to donate during June When men return home after incarceration, the difference between falling back and moving forward is stability. Uhuru creates safe, supportive environments where people can rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and hope. The Uhuru...
May 2026 In looking back at this past year, my first year as President of the Board, what strikes me most is the enormous amount of important work being done by so many people in our congregation. Our Sunday services feel vibrant, meaningful, thought-provoking and supportive. Our children and youth...
The UUA and LREDA will present Leia-Durland Jones with the 2026 Angus H. MacLean Award for Excellence in Religious Education during the virtual General Assembly on June 16, 2026. Please join us in congratulating Leia! Since we won’t be celebrating in person this year, the UUA is creating a special...
Social Action Collection (SAC) History of the Process: by Elizabeth Breeden Back in the day, Satyendra Huja liked for only 12 groups to apply for the Social Action Collection…so we didn’t have to choose. Over the years, we developed an invitation system from our members who were involved in organizations...
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the 2026-2027 slate of candidates for the Board of Trustees and other positions. The congregation will vote for the Board of Trustees, Personnel Committee and Nominating Committee positions at the annual congregational meeting on Sunday, June 7, 2026. *We are grateful to the...
At our recent UU Community Worship celebrating volunteers when VP Bev Ryan presented the Connie Cheetham Award to Sharon Baiocco. After nearly 20 years of devoted service to the UUCville community, this recognition is so beautifully deserved. The Connie Cheetham Award recognizes members for extraordinary service over a significant period....