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!
A little background on Kathleen Hutter: I’m a professional artist and have been painting since childhood under the tutelage of my artist father and I currently employ an international coach Stefan Baumann. I have shown in CT, NY, NJ, and VA and have won several awards for my pieces. I’ve...
New Volunteer Opportunities! There are several volunteer “jobs” ready for the taking. If you like gardening and landscaping, working in the soil with like-minded people, organizing workdays, and enjoying the outdoors consider becoming the Gardens and Grounds Committee Chair. The Gardens and Grounds Committee oversees the care and maintenance of...
A Brief History of the Edith Good Birthday Bouquet Tradition, 2022 t0 2024 On Edith Good’s 90th birthday her sister-in-law gave her a cheerful tissue-paper bouquet. She enjoyed seeing it on her counter and wondered what could be done with it. In September 2021 when Greta Dershimer was having her...
Initiation of Janice Walker as a Recipient of the Edith Good Birthday Bouquet 70th Birthday in 2024; Initiation 2 weeks after 70th birthday Sponsored by the Spring Services Auction Planning Committee Read about the Edith Good Birthday Bouquet Tradition Preparation Elizabeth Breeden hosted this meeting, and asked the other participants...
Thank you Jimmy & Hayley! Rev Tim provided an update on the UUA General Assembly outcomes. The revisions to Article II were adopted by an 80% delegate vote in favor. To learn more about the process and the values adopted a the General Assembly visit: https://www.uua.org/uuagovernance/committees/article-ii-study-commission/final-proposed-revision-article-ii Also approved by...
The UUCville Environmental Ministry Committee has recently placed composting bins in the social hall during social hour. We hope you will help out our dear Earth by using them. When you compost, either here at UUC’ville or at home, you are returning to the Earth an important gift as the...