Funding abortion is community care. Blue Ridge Abortion Fund (BRAF) has been providing financial support to people needing abortions for almost 34 years and we are still here providing financial and logistical (transportation, lodging, etc.) support to Virginians and those traveling to Virginia for an abortion. “We” means all...
(Some of our Board Members after a Sunday Service) The Board met on March 27, 2024 via zoom. The Board discussed a number of items, including the upcoming spring auction. The status of the pledge drive was discussed, as led by Jimmy Gorham. We are on track to just about...
“When good people come together, great things happen.” —Amy Rees Anderson And, that is just what is happening at UUCville. Listen to our Ministers and congregation members in their own words…
UUCville’s mission calls us to action and there is an opportunity before us! Name your favorite local organization/group/effort(s) you are involved in that are doing good work in our community. Do you think your friends and fellow congregants would appreciate learning about them and how to support them as well?...
UUCville Turns out for IMPACT! There is so much going on at UUCville that it is hard to keep up and so I greatly appreciate the weekly emails and our excellent website. Many thanks to our phenomenal Communications Committee! There are so many opportunities to volunteer and make a difference...
Ministry for Earth NewsletterGardening & Nature Invasive Plant Online Workshops Presented by Blue Ridge PRISM Tuesday March 26 1pm-3pm: Identification of Invasive PlantsWed March 27 1pm-3pm: Management and Control of Invasive PlantsWorkshops are $10 each. They will be recorded and those who register will receive access to the recording. Contact...
This Sunday, Rev. Tim will be leading a service about the poetry of Mary Oliver. After the service, we will have an informal conversation about themes connected to the service in the parlor. If you have a favorite Mary Oliver poem, you are invited to bring it with you on...
Rev. Susan pledges to UUCville because she believes in the values and mission of our congregation. She sees UUCville as a place where individuals come together to foster spiritual growth, promote social justice, and provide support to those in need. Her pledge reflects her dedication to the congregation’s initiatives and...
Amanda Grove Hilliard I love to paint and have been painting on canvas for 11 years. I get motivated by things I see in nature and things I have in my mind. I love to use color, lots of color. My paintings make people happy and make me happy. I...
On Edith Good’s 90th birthday, her sister-in-law gave her a cheerful tissue-paper bouquet. It stood on her counter for a couple of years as she wondered what could be done with it. In September 2021 when Greta Dershimer was having her 90th birthday celebration, Edith remembers, “It just clicked –...