April Social Action Collection: Blue Ridge Abortion Fund

  Funding abortion is community care. Blue Ridge Abortion Fund (BRAF) has been providing financial support to people needing abortions for almost 34 years and we are still here providing financial and logistical (transportation, lodging, etc.) support to Virginians and those traveling to Virginia for an abortion.  “We” means all...

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2024 Love In Action: We Act!

“When good people come together, great things happen.”  —Amy Rees Anderson And, that is just what is happening at UUCville. Listen to our Ministers and congregation members in their own words…

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2024-2025 Social Action Collection Applications Being Accepted

UUCville’s mission calls us to action and there is an opportunity before us! Name your favorite local organization/group/effort(s) you are involved in that are doing good work in our community. Do you think your friends and fellow congregants would appreciate learning about them and how to support them as well?...

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President Pam McIntire’s Report to the Board: March 2024

UUCville Turns out for IMPACT! There is so much going on at UUCville that it is hard to keep up and so I greatly appreciate the weekly emails and our excellent website. Many thanks to our phenomenal Communications Committee! There are so many opportunities to volunteer and make a difference...

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The Green Scene, March 2024

Ministry for Earth NewsletterGardening & Nature Invasive Plant Online Workshops Presented by Blue Ridge PRISM Tuesday March 26 1pm-3pm: Identification of Invasive PlantsWed March 27 1pm-3pm: Management and Control of Invasive PlantsWorkshops are $10 each. They will be recorded and those who register will receive access to the recording. Contact...

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A Conversation About Mary Oliver

This Sunday, Rev. Tim will be leading a service about the poetry of Mary Oliver. After the service, we will have an informal conversation about themes connected to the service in the parlor. If you have a favorite Mary Oliver poem, you are invited to bring it with you on...

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IMPACT Nehemiah Action March 18 2024

The Nehemiah Action is the largest interfaith gathering in Charlottesville, organized by the group IMPACT that UUCville helped to establish.  This year’s social justice priorities are affordable housing and public transportation.  Local politicians will attend and will be amazed at how many of us gather. At UUCville, Kelsey Cowger is...

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March Social Action Collection: Cultivate Charlottesville

At Cultivate Charlottesville we believe FOOD IS A HUMAN RIGHT. We engage youth and community in building equitable, sustainable food systems through garden-based experiential learning, growing and sharing healthy food, and amplifying community leaders while advocating for food justice. Our approach centers racial equity as we grow with students, neighbors, and...

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Ryan Becklund, owner of Botanical Fare and Bar Botanical

Learn How to Cook Sustainably – Ministry for Earth

  The Ministry for Earth invites you to learn how to cook sustainably.  It is our great fortune to have a local vegan restaurateur – Ryan Becklund, owner of Botanical Fare and Bar Botanical – offer to teach a series of three classes for people who want to learn how...

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