On July 9, 2021 Tom Crowell celebrated his 100th birthday at a luncheon arranged by his daughters, Leslie and Allie, and attended by many members of Tom’s large extended family. May Guenin, Ed Barber, and I were all honored to be invited to that party. We met and talked with...
The Garden Party honoring the Elders on Saturday, October 8th was a resounding success. Thank you to all who helped host, give rides, prepare food and flowers and even those who attended. When we get together, we can’t help but create the village to which we are so honored to...
A Caring Circle or Friendship Circle at UUCville is a group of 3-5 (or up to 8) members or friends of the congregation who have explicitly agreed to stay in regular contact with each other over an extended period of time. Caring Circles were first proposed as an improved alternative...
On Edith Good’s 90th birthday her sister-in-law gave her a cheerful tissue-paper bouquet. It stood on her counter for a couple of years as she wondered what could be done with it.
When the church building closed in March 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, church leaders were concerned about how to maintain contact and provide services to the more vulnerable members of the congregation (elders, and those living alone or in assisted living facilities, without internet access, or unable to drive)....
The beginning of the Active Minds group is not clearly marked in the historical records of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville, but it does appear to be the first sustained group activity designed to particularly engage elderly members.
It was a joy to help celebrate Greta Dershimer on her 90th birthday and to gather with friends and loved ones in our church’s beautiful gardens. Happy Birthday, Greta! Several people asked me to share the blessing I offered Greta that day. It is posted below. Friends, please know that...
Last Saturday many of our congregants gathered on the lawn of Summit House to visit, enjoy tea and lemonade, munch on delectables and enjoy each other’s company. It was delightful to see each other. Thanks to all who contributed and made the event possible and to our three ministers, Revs....
We are planning an Honoring Elders Garden Party on Saturday, June 26th from 9:30 to 11:30 on Summit House Lawn. If you are over 70 and have not received your invitation, please email COM@uucharlottesville.com We need Hosts of various sorts, flowers, offer a ride, a photographer and garden party food....
** MARK YOUR CALENDARS ** Tuesday, May 26. As Virginia has long been a beloved member of our congregation, we want to celebrate this very special event with her. But, with current COVID-19 restrictions, we need a way that will involve the most people, but safely. Soooooo… WE’RE GOING TO...