Special Congregational Meeting October 2, 2024
Special Congregational Meeting Cville Community Exemplifies Democratic Spirit in Action! Last night, our amazing UUCville members came together for a special congregational meeting, embodying the true spirit of democracy within our beloved community. Your participation made a difference as we passed an important amendment to our bylaws, paving the way...
UU Climate Justice Revival
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...
Sept/Oct Art Show: Flame Bilyue
“Lighting The Darkness” An exhibition of art by Flame Bilyué Flame Bilyue is known for captivating, sculpted paper artwork and evocative paintings. We invite the community to “Lighting The Darkness”, a new solo exhibit exploring the symbolic power of light, the flaming chalice, and her personal journey of purpose “The...
August Board Meeting Report
The Board of Trustees met on Wednesday August 28. We welcomed back from her 6-month sabbatical Rev. Leia, who gave thanks to Rev. Susan (not present) for carrying the RE torch in her absence and doing such a wonderful job. We discussed staffing needs – specifically administration/IT/Human Resources – and...
September 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...
President’s Report to the Board: August 2024
In the next months, the board will be supporting new and ongoing actions for the UUCville Three Year Plan that was approved by the congregation in June. It is an ambitious plan with many great ideas and tasks. It will take all of us to bring it into full Love...
Apple Picking for our Food Pantry, Thurs Aug 29
Our Food Ministry has a special opportunity this week: join fellow UUs in the orchard to pick apples for distribution through our Food Bank and other soup kitchen sites. The beautiful orchard is located in North Garden. We will meet for a few hours in the morning of Thursday, August...
A Heartfelt Thank You to Rev. Susan Karlson!
As Rev. Leia’s sabbatical comes to an end, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Rev. Susan Karlson for her exceptional service as our Sabbatical Minister for Faith Development. Rev. Susan’s dedication has been truly remarkable. Her engagement with our youth has been inspiring, fostering growth and spiritual development...
Love Into Action: A Three Year Plan
Love Into Action: A Three Year Plan UU Congregation of Charlottesville Fall 2024-Summer 2027 The Mission of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville (Adopted June 3, 2023) states: The UU Congregation of Charlottesville builds community through love in action. Together we cultivate a safe and welcoming place for all. Together we...