WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION March 18, 2020 Greetings Dear Congregation: During these new and unusual times, our spiritual community is a continued source of comfort and courage. Whatever you usually do to connect yourself to hope and wisdom are exactly what can help you right now. Studies show that...
March 16, 2020 Dear Church Families- What a stressful time we are in! I am reaching out to let you know that I am thinking of you and holding each of you in my heart. There are so many sources of news and information right now as well as suggestions...
We host the ladies of PACEM from April 4 to 11. We have decided that even with the virus, we still need to house and feed the homeless. We will use every precaution to assure our guests are served in the most responsible way possible. The Women’s Group of the...
At 10:15 it was time for Sunday worship so I lit this chalice: May this light of love give us comfort. May the light of hope help us dwell creatively in the present moment. May this light of truth help us act wisely for the common good.
March 14, 2020 Dear Church Family, We are indeed in challenging times as we join the rest of the world in facing the COVID-19 pandemic. Your church Board Executive Committee and Senior Staff, with the advice of the TJMC UU Medical Advisory Committee, carefully considered our need to close the...
Dear Friends, What is happening: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board Executive Committee and Senior Staff have decided to suspend all church use until April 26th, 2020. This decision comes after consultation with medical professionals from within our congregation; review of information from the CDC; consideration of the...
Sunday Hospitality – Building Community One Cup at a Time! After Sunday service we all have the opportunity to gather in the Social Hall for coffee, tea, and snacks or for a delicious cup of soup on Soup Sundays. We see friends, welcome visitors and, most importantly, share an hour...
The Task Force to Explore Ordaining Leia recorded the “Dreaming Your Soul’s Purpose” service and Leia’s sermon is available to watch here. Many of you have asked what ministry means to Leia; here’s the answer, in her own words. We will host a conversation with Leia Wednesday evening, March 11...
Greetings to all my fellow members and friends of Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church-Unitarian Universalist. As a congregation and faith community that shares common goals and strives to live the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism, we have recently completed several months of looking inward and taking stock of who we are,...
A pledge is a paper or online card we submit with the amount of financial support our household commits to providing the congregation in the following year. As a congregation, we use our financial resources to provide spiritual development, promote UU values in the wider community, be good employers, and...