It is nearly two years since we last took a survey of how we as a community were thinking and feeling about our community – and it was a big one! Experts in the field strongly recommend that you not survey people too frequently because of a thing they call,...
Historian Phyllis Leffler’s recent interview on the Coy Barefoot show got me thinking. Leffler talked about the significance of the public monuments controversies happening all over the country, north and south. Barefoot wondered about re-visioning installations that invite people to re-encounter history in public spaces, rather than removing controversy or...
Clear Spring Buddhist Sangha (Zen Practice in Charlottesville) This friendly weekly group welcomes everyone, regardless of experience. In Zen practice we strive to maintain the attitude of the beginner. Whether or not you have any experience in meditation or have practiced in another tradition, you are welcome to join us. Instruction...
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 for those who are members...
On the third Sunday of each month we lift up a non-profit that’s doing good work in the Charlottesville-Albemarle area as we take our monthly Social Justice Collection. Since January 2016 we have begun on the first Sunday of the month we lift up one of our Justice Ministries.
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...
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...
Did you miss the congregational public witness on April 17th? Read a transcript of the presentation here!
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...
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...
