September 2020 IMPACT House Meetings: Want to help fight for social justice in Charlottesville? Participate in one of the house meetings we will be hosting where you can add your voice to what problems we’ll be addressing and learn more about how you can be a part of working for...
We host the ladies of PACEM from April 4 to 11. We have decided that even with the virus, we still need to house and feed the homeless. We will use every precaution to assure our guests are served in the most responsible way possible. The Women’s Group of the...
Our church will be hosting the women of PACEM from February 8 to 14, 2020. Each Sunday from now until January 26 we will have sign up sheets in the social hall after the service for church members to contribute food or offer to help serve dinner. If you would...
As we move toward the gathering storm that is the “Unite the Right” gathering of alt-right white nationalists in our city, I want to share with you some Charlottesville history, and some of our own history as a congregation. On July 12, 1898, a man was lynched … here in Charlottesville. Accused of...
Summer of 2017: This is the official statement of the Charlottesville Clergy Collective, outlining the response(s) planned by many of the faith communities in C’ville. (The list of signatories is at the end.) Over the next several days I will post more information, both practical and theological. The Charlottesville Clergy Collective is...
Ever since I served as your President, I’ve wanted to continue the discussion about our solar panels. Thanks to John Semmelhack’s expertise and industry, we have some facts to share. Thanks to others “who were there,” we have some history and perspective to share. So on Earth Day 2017, as...
Showing Up: A Racial Justice Conference for Youth and Adults March 10-12, 2017 at Thomas Jefferson Memorial Church Join us in taking the next steps in showing up for racial justice. We are excited about this upcoming training event sponsored by the Tidewater and Blue Ridge cluster of Unitarian Universalist...
TJMC-UU Special Congregational Meeting Sunday, October 2, 12:45 pm in the Sanctuary All Members: Join us for a specially called Congregational Meeting to vote on adoption of long-term public witness in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement and Racial Justice. Childcare will be provided. Our Youth will offer a...
Did you miss the congregational public witness on April 17th? Read a transcript of the presentation here!
Our Seventh Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Our local eco-heroes led us through a process of education, reflection, and action to become certified as a Green Sanctuary. We continue our work towards a sustainable future and look beyond our walls to ensure the...