Step into the heart of UUCville through the words of its passionate congregation. This collection of testimonials offers a window into the soul of our community, showcasing the transformative power of shared values and collective spirit. From long-time members to recent arrivals, each voice contributes to the rich tapestry of...
Join us on Sunday February 23 after the Service for a Sustainable Eating Potluck!! As individuals we can’t save the Earth – but we can each do our part to help. The Ministry for Earth invites the congregation into a practice of Sustainable Eating. A sustainable diet – less meat/more...
What a Sunday it was at the UU Congregation of Charlottesville! We welcomed Price Thomas, Executive Director of City of Promise, and announced the beginning of a new partnership between UUCville and City of Promise. More specifically, Price invited us to be part of a wonderful pilot program called “Nurturing...
This month, we invite you to consider giving to support the work of our Interfaith Organizing initiative – IMPACT. IMPACT is a multi-faith coalition of more than 30 local congregations, organizing to empower citizens to create significant change through direct action. This year IMPACT is focusing on housing, childcare and...
The Story of LilyPads Housing In 2015, Charlottesville local, Jen Koym, gave birth to a little girl with a very rare and serious heart defect. Her daughter, Lily, needed open-heart surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital and their family was left scrambling to find housing while Lily was hospitalized far from...
The Meal Packets project is an incredible tradition at UUCville, begun some years ago as a way to provide loving and practical support to folks who are staying in Charlottesville due to loved ones who are patients at UVA Medical Center. These folks may be staying in one of the...
In early autumn 2021, UUCville was approved by the International Refugee Committee (IRC) to sponsor a refugee family from Afghanistan and a new outreach ministry began! Two UUCville groups were formed: Mentors and Planners (settlers) to aid directly in the settlement of the not-yet-assigned-to-us family. Immediately after UUCville was approved...
We’re in the home stretch for Election 2024! You don’t want to wake up on Nov 6 with regret that you could have done more! Our stock of Get Out The Vote postcards has been replenished. We have 750 postcards for North Carolina voters. They are on the counter in...
Save the date! On the weekend of November 16, UUCville is joining UU congregations across the land to revive our commitment to climate justice! Saturday afternoon will feature group discussions including voices of all ages from within our congregation. Sunday will feature a special service with celebration and action immediately...