Will You Help to Make an IMPACT?

Several members of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville met recently to plan actions to address problems in our community – specifically the needs for affordable housing, preschool childcare, and healthier, more convenient mass transit. These three problem areas are the focus for this years’ UU Charlottesville Network Members who are...

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February Social Action Collection: African American Teaching Fellows

Click here to donate to the February Social Action Collection African American Teaching Fellows works to support and develop current and prospective African American educators to serve local schools. We catalyze the teaching careers for African American educators with financial support, professional development, and a community of educators to encourage...

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IMPACT Nehemiah Action Meeting March 21

The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together.” Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, including ours, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions to promote justice for all members of our community.  In October, Network Members met to decide which problems to...

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IMPACT is tackling community problems!

Our UU Congregation of Charlottesville (UUCville) has been a part of the inter-denominal organization IMPACT from its’ beginning in 2006. The name “IMPACT” stands for “Interfaith Movement Promoting Action by Congregations Together”. Consisting of 26 congregations in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, IMPACT members identify important community problems and pursue solutions...

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January Social Action Collection: PACEM

PACEM is a grassroots organization in our region that works with 80 local congregations and community groups and 3,000 volunteers to provide shelter and related services to the homeless. The name is the Latin word for “peace” and also an acronym for “People And Congregations Engaged in Ministry.” Each night...

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Dedication of the Monarch Butterfly Garden

The new Monarch Butterfly Garden on Edgewood Lane has emerged under the leadership of Sallie Kate Park, with the support of members of the Active Minds group and members of the Garden and Grounds Committee. It will honor Rev. Alexandra McGee’s ministry with the UU Congregation of Charlottesville, and will...

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IMPACT house meetings!

Hayley Owens and Kelsey Cowger want to invite you to join us for one of four IMPACT house meetings! IMPACT is the largest interfaith organization in Virginia, and  is one of the most important ways that UU Cville pursues justice in the community.  If you’d like to learn more about...

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Refugee Welcome UPDATE September 2022

The Mentor Team has reached the end of our six-month commitment to the Housing Outreach Mentorship Education (HOME) program through the IRC (International Rescue Committee). We are so proud of the perseverance and resilience of our sponsored Afghan family. Both father and eldest son are employed full time at the...

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August Social Action Collection: RISE Foundation

RISE will be a vehicle for giving voice to the voiceless, strength to the weak and support for the lost within the Black community. RISE will give hope back to the Black community. Read about Rise on their website “Change will not come if we wait for some other person...

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