Ministry for Earth & Social Justice Ministry Volunteer Opportunity Fair Committee on Ministry (CoM): Report to the Congregation June 2026 Section IV of the Love into Action Long Range Plan This is the fifth of the CoM’s reports to the board and the congregation on UUC’s progress on our Long-Range Plan,...
**** LOCAL NEWS **** New wildflower meadow to be added at McIntire Park Charlottesville Parks and Recreation is adding a new native grass and wildflower meadow installation in McIntire Park, the city announced on May 28. The project, located over an acre of the former McIntire golf course, aims to...
UUCville will be participating in this year’s 29th Annual Westhaven Community Day on Saturday, August 1, in partnership with Charlottesville’s Public Housing Association of Residents (PHAR)! Westhaven Community Day gives children a day to play, gives elders a chance to be honored, gives neighbors a chance to connect, and gives...
The Food Pantry has 21 volunteers who distribute food received from the Food Bank each first Friday of the month. We also get donated fresh vegetables from Whole Foods and we purchase personal care products and cleaning supplies to distribute. We average about 57 customers each month.
Emerging Artists – People, Places, and Things Patrick Tallarico, Marie Spilman, Jen Cruz, Karen Shapero Jones, and Tim Sanders This exhibition features a compelling collection of paintings from five emerging artists studying under Renee Balfour at Charlottesville’s McGuffey Art Center. While some of the artists have been featured in previous...
On Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 3 PM, there will be a celebration of life for Bev Ball at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville. The service will be officiated by Rev. Leia Durland-Jones. Guests are invited to bring finger foods to share for the reception following. Friends are encouraged...
2025-2026 has been a busy year for the Ministry for Earth at UUCville! We are pleased to report that we are seeing more participation in MFE activities and events and more members taking on leadership roles, which is really encouraging. Here are some of the things we have accomplished: We...
You will want to read this newsletter – it is all good news!! Our MFE member Kara Menfi wants us to know that Cville100 is hosting a special event to discuss the first VA Climate Assessment Presentation on Tuesday June 16 from 6:30pm-8pm. You can attend in person (The Jefferson School,...
A Safe Place to Land. A Real Chance to Rise. Click here to donate during June When men return home after incarceration, the difference between falling back and moving forward is stability. Uhuru creates safe, supportive environments where people can rebuild their lives with dignity, purpose, and hope. The Uhuru...
May 2026 In looking back at this past year, my first year as President of the Board, what strikes me most is the enormous amount of important work being done by so many people in our congregation. Our Sunday services feel vibrant, meaningful, thought-provoking and supportive. Our children and youth...