By Rev. Alexandra McGee, Assistant Minister As you read this, pause, look away from your screen and up at something beautiful, and take a deep breath. Really. Did you pause? How did it feel to your eyes? Your breath? That simple act of pausing is essential in all areas of...
Holiday Events During this holiday season there are celebrations to mark the birth of the Prophet , Winter Solstice, Yule, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve (not to mention Festivus). Join the Unitarian Universalists of Charlottesville and celebrate the season with us. CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP SERVICE Christmas Eve, Thursday...
The Interim Team facilitated many listening conversations during the fall, with more than 60 individuals, and asked, “What do you most love about being a part of this congregation?” They recorded the words and phrases they heard. (Thanks to the Interim Team- Ann Salamini, Bev Ryan, Chris Little, Kay Frasier,...
The very busy autumn is over. Hundreds of meetings and small group conversations about ordination, name change, appreciative inquiry, healing, election turn-out, and more! It’s winter now. In spite of the holidays’ pressure on us to party and decorate and shop and wrap presents – let us take a pause....
By Stephanie Lowenhaupt UU-Charlottesville Member Wondering about Christmas Holiday plans and not being able to travel? Here is an opportunity to connect with other UU’s around the country. Are you interested in connecting with a diverse group of friendly and fascinating folks.? SWIM (Southeast Winter Institute Unitarian Universalist...
November 2020 Dear Friends, The season of thanks is upon us and although these are challenging times, there is still much to hold in our minds and hearts with gratitude. However you are marking Thanksgiving Day this year—whether with those in your immediate household or with friends and family over...
Holiday Wreath Making Party Saturday December 5, 12 – 4 PM Join us to make wreaths, centerpieces and ornaments for the holidays! We will have materials for making wreaths, holiday centerpieces and ornaments to hang on the church’s new evergreen tree. The treasure chest will be available for children to...
CBS19 News reported on UU-Cville’s letter to the Charlottesville police yesterday after the letter received increased attention on social media. https://www.cbs19news.com/story/42919723/church-writes-letter-to-police-over-potential-racial-profiling-incident The original letter can be found here.
Church artists and crafters are welcomed to show their crafts for sale to our beloved community by posting photos of work for sale on our website. Not more than 10 photos of work along with brief commentary should be sent to art@uucharlottesville.org and interested buyers will show their interest through...
