By Pam McIntire Sometimes in these hard times I struggle among despair, rage, and just feeling befuddled. I find that I am expending large amounts of energy trying to stay calm and centered. Sometimes I feel very alone. And, then comes the TJMC Wednesday email, the Friday email and the Sunday...
** 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...
Leia Durland-Jones, Director of Faith Development Last Saturday May 2 was World Labyrinth Day! The church’s Labyrinth Ministry often joins this annual celebration by holding a walk on our outdoor labyrinth. This year, we could not gather. The pandemic, of course, altered our plans as well as the plans of...
The Task Force members joined together because of our shared commitment to bringing healing to our church. We have been meeting since July 30, 2019, gathering information, doing our research, consulting with the UUA and UU leaders, and listening to congregants. We are happy to have been joined by others...
The UUGuys men’s covenant group would be honored to have you join us at our all-day 2019 retreat on Saturday, November 2, in the Summit House. Through a series of small group discussions we will review our 7 UUA principles and 6 TJMC covenants, develop a better understanding of what...
By Sara Gondwe, Chair, Racial Justice Steering Committee HaHa Probably you have. Perhaps you are aware that I have sons whom society identifies as African American. Did it occur to you that they also have a White identity so it would make just as much sense to label them as...
By Barbara Kres Beach Karola Torok is the daughter of Istvan and Melinda Torok of our partner church in Romania. She just finished her first year master studies in business information management. Her father, Reverend Torok, modestly tells us, “The results were very good.” To recoup her strength...
If you ask most people what the Committee on the Ministry does here at TJMC, the majority probably won’t have any idea. They might not even have heard of it. Those who have, may very likely think that it’s the group you can go to when you want to complain...
UUCF is a welcoming place to explore your spirituality within a liberal Christian context. Gatherings may include, music, sermons, discussion, readings from the Bible, meditation, movement, sharing of joys and sorrows, food and drink, and they always include compassionate fellowship. All are welcome!
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...