The Board recently held its annual retreat, which is an opportunity for us to spend nearly a full day together. In contrast to our monthly meetings, the retreat allows us time to have bigger-picture discussions and to get to know each other better. I appreciated the fun activities created by...
I happen to be writing this on the day of our amazing Yard Sale, and I’m full of admiration for how many of you came together to make this event so successful. As you may be aware, we begin taking in donations months in advance (and figuring out where to...
While we still have hot summer days in our gardens, I want to plant a different seed: consider exploring a covenant group this coming church year! Imagine new meaningful connections and belonging in a small group, and lively discussions in a UU space. We yearn to be seen and heard...
We are in that in-between time of summer, where it can feel like our normal routines are disrupted. Kids out of school, people on vacation and out of town, some church activities on hold or in a different format (like Religious Education). And yet, so much activity continues...
Ministry for Earth & Social Justice Ministry Volunteer Opportunity Fair Committee on Ministry (CoM): Report to the Congregation June 2026 Section IV of the Love into Action Long Range Plan This is the fifth of the CoM’s reports to the board and the congregation on UUC’s progress on our Long-Range Plan,...
**** LOCAL NEWS **** New wildflower meadow to be added at McIntire Park Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is adding a new native grass and wildflower meadow installation in McIntire Park, the city announced on May 28. The project, located over an acre of the former McIntire golf course, aims to...
UUCville will be participating in this year’s 29th Annual Westhaven Community Day on Saturday, August 1, in partnership with Charlottesville’s Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR)! Westhaven Community Day gives children a day to play, gives elders a chance to be honored, gives neighbors a chance to connect, and gives...
The Food Pantry has 21 volunteers who distribute food received from the Food Bank each first Friday of the month. We also get donated fresh vegetables from Whole Foods and we purchase personal care products and cleaning supplies to distribute. We average about 57 customers each month.
May 2026 In looking back at this past year, my first year as President of the Board, what strikes me most is the enormous amount of important work being done by so many people in our congregation. Our Sunday services feel vibrant, meaningful, thought-provoking and supportive. Our children and youth...
Social Action Collection (SAC) History of the Process: by Elizabeth Breeden Back in the day, Satyendra Huja liked for only 12 groups to apply for the Social Action Collection…so we didn’t have to choose. Over the years, we developed an invitation system from our members who were involved in organizations...