Soul Matters

2nd Sunday of each month a Soul Matters Group will meet in the new AFD space in the Lower Hall from 11:15-12:30 am While many people appreciate Unitarian Universalism’s absence of dogma and freedom to explore, a common critique of our movement is that we don’t offer people the tools...

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Nature Spirit – Second Sundays

Exploring Nature in spirituality. We are an open group, drop-ins are welcome. Check the Weekly Email, Calendar and the Sunday insert for updates. For more information: naturespirit@uucharlottesville.org. Nature Spirit is a spiritual home and diverse community for those who value a connection to nature and its mysteries. We are a support...

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From the Board President – April 2016

Hi friends, One of the board’s goals this year, was to embrace Beloved Conversations about Racial Justice as a way to live our values in the world, strengthen our connections and expand and deepen our spiritual lives. http://www.meadville.edu/beloved I have had the opportunity to complete and now reflect upon a...

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Why am I passionate about supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement? April 2016

Respectfully, and in Faith, Sara Gondwe,sarajayn@live.com Well, because I’m UU, of course.  Does that seem surprising to you?  It shouldn’t be if you know Unitarian Universalists have been involved in the civil rights of others since slavery days.  We were outspoken abolitionists during the 19th Century and participated in the...

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TJMC February, Financial Position April 2016

by Doug Webbink   At the end February, 2016, after 8 months or 66% of the fiscal year, our church continues to be in a reasonably good financial position.  Revenues for 8 months totaled $349,871 and expenses were $309,831, which yields a net income of $40,039.  Current year pledges were...

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A Life in Faith April 2016

  Pastoral Visitors Year-Round Program The Pastoral Visitors Program has been designed to complement the roles of the minister and the CareNet program, in providing a comprehensive ministry of pastoral care. It is a lay ministry of support and hope, offered by trained volunteers who offer a sustained caring presence...

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2016-17 Budget April 2016

  From Laura Horn   Come help refine the 2016-2017 Church Budget   Your board wants to make sure this budget reflects the congregation’s values, aspirations and priorities. We’ve scheduled two sessions to hear from you: Sunday, April 24, 12:30 to 1:30, Lower Hall 3 Wednesday, April 27, 6:00 to...

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From the President

By Laura Horn   Hi friends, One of the board’s goals this year, was to embrace Beloved Conversations about Racial Justice as a way to live our values in the world, strengthen our connections and expand and deepen our spiritual lives.http://www.meadville.edu/beloved I have had the opportunity to complete and now...

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