Dear UUCville Members & Friends, Love at the Center That’s the theme of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville’s 2026 pledge drive and it perfectly describes all that we are doing and experiencing at UUCville. We are reaching out, offering a listening ear and an understanding heart, showing up and speaking...
Greg Townsend (Pledge Team Co-Leader) The work that we do at UUCville is important. It’s important for me, it’s important for the congregation, it’s important for our local communities, and it’s important for the world at large. It’s important for now and it’s even more important for the future. It’s...
I would like to take the opportunity this month to reflect on our ministry. Several years ago, in consultation with our interim minister at the time, our congregation decided to hire a Developmental Minister – a type of lead minister who has special skills and experience. We had already determined...
This is the second report from the Committee on Ministries on the progress UUCville has made on our Long Range Plan. In the first report, COM described the progress on the Preamble of the plan. This report is about how UUCville are doing with Goal 1. Summary of Accomplishments I....
The Board met for our annual retreat in September 2025. In addition to getting to know each other better, we spent a lot of time discussing the strategic plan, our progress so far, and our priorities for this year. Two members of the Committee on Ministry (COM) attended to help...
The Fall Silent Auction and Soup and Bread Cookoff are almost here! Join in soup and bread tastings and friendly bidding on an eclectic selection of auction items. You will not want to miss this event! There is something for everyone … looking for winter and early spring activities, maybe...
Pam McIntire, Laura Horn, Barb Alag This is the first report from the Committee on Ministries (COM) to the congregation. It reviews UUCville’s progress on the preamble of the Long Range Plan. Subsequent COM reports will cover the additional four goals. The Committee on Ministries (COM,) whose purpose as stated...
Give yourself the gift of fellowship and discovery! Contact covenantgroups@uucharlottesville.org while new groups are forming. We all need connection and belonging now more than ever. We yearn to be seen and heard for who we are. We also need fun, spiritual grounding and purpose. So consider joining a covenant group...
Come wandered our UUCville gardens tenderly cultivated by Walter a member of our congregation. There are still some spectacular blooming plants, though Walter mentioned our butterfly visitors were scarce the day we took pictures due to the clouds. Our neighborhood gardens have become vital as...
On Saturday, August 2, 2025 from 10am-3PM, the 28th Annual Westhaven Community Day will be held on Hardy Drive in Charlottesville. This wonderful community event runs from 10-3pm this year. This event is an opportunity to celebrate and serve residents in the public housing site Westhaven. This event ensures youth...