As Rev. Leia’s sabbatical comes to an end, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Rev. Susan Karlson for her exceptional service as our Sabbatical Minister for Faith Development. Rev. Susan’s dedication has been truly remarkable. Her engagement with our youth has been inspiring, fostering growth and spiritual development...
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...
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...
Seasons Greetings from the TJMC Board of Trustees! The Board of Trustees has been in deliberation over the future of the church’s ministry for the past several weeks. We have tried to keep the congregation apprised of our discussions and debates as best as we can through email updates, Congregational...
Thank you to everyone who came to the Congregation Conversation to Explore Ordaining Leia. Over 50 people came! It was heartening to be with people who were so thoughtful, kind and interested in our church community. We received excellent questions from the participants, these are listed as questions and answers...
More than 20 people gathered to discuss TJMC-UU future ministerial options on Tuesday. Board President Lorie Craddock, and other Board Members, answered questions and provided information on the next steps available to the congregation. The Board is grateful to all who attended and contributed to this important decision-making process. Read about...
The Task Force to Explore Ordaining Leia will have an information session and congregational conversation on November 17, after church in the sanctuary. We hope everyone will come to hear the answers to many important questions, and to raise additional questions that we will then hope to answer in future...
Fall 2019 your church is currently staffed by: Rev. Alex McGee, Assistant Minister (20 hours a week.) Alex works Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and some Sundays. Leia Durland-Jones, Director of Faith Development. Leia works Sundays through Thursdays. Sean Skally, Director of Administration and Finance (30 hours). Sean works Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays...
Like every other Monday morning since I started at TJMC-UU in 2015, after our ministry staff team meeting I picked up my mail and sat at my desk to sort it. I came to “the note” towards the last. As I read the note, my breath stopped…not like a metaphorical...