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...
Exploring Nature in spirituality. We are an open group, drop-ins are welcome. Check the Weekly Email, Calendar and the Sunday insert for updates. For more information: naturespirit@uucharlottesville.org. Nature Spirit is a spiritual home and diverse community for those who value a connection to nature and its mysteries. We are a support...
Did you miss the congregational public witness on April 17th? Read a transcript of the presentation here!
Click here to read Sara Gondewe’s view.
By the Racial Justice Steering Committee One of the things I hear over and over again, when it comes to our racial justice work here, is that we love to talk about things (over and over and over), and keep offering consciousness raising, but if that’s all that we do...
The issue area that rose to the top from this year’s listening circles is elder care. Our congregations’ elders and their caregivers struggle to find affordable care, cover their monthly living expenses and live alone without nearby help or care. So far, IMPACT’s Elder Care committee has met with five local experts...
