From the UUA President: New Proposal for UU Principles and Purpose By Susan Frederick-Gray January 18, 2023 Dear friends, Happy New Year! I am sending you care as we begin another year. This, 2023, is an important year for Unitarian Universalism. We are currently in a multi-year process to consider...
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...
Exciting Update on the New Rugby Road Sign We reached our fundraising goal of $5,000 to replace the letters on the Rugby Road brick wall. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this possible! A special thanks to the anonymous donors who started our fundraising campaign with a $2,500 matching donation. We can all look forward...
Christine Rich I have been passionate about creating art since childhood. The combination of realistic subject matter with abstract designs has been one of my goals. Watercolor to me is the most exciting medium, being full of surprises and allowing numerous techniques. I’m a member of the Virginia Watercolor Society,...
Georgia Heard came up with this idea to help students identify that which was most core, most important, and most beloved to them. The idea is to draw a large heart on a piece of paper (or download a heart here), and then to fill that space with that which...
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...
Before I arrived at UUCville in August, four developmental goals were established that we are tasked to work on together. These goals are: • creating a shared sense of purpose • building a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive community • deepening our stewardship ministry • improving communication and trust within...
In December the Board of Trustees appointed a Shared Vision Ad-hoc Committee to facilitate the articulation of the UU Congregation of Charlottesville’s mission statement, also known as our purpose of our WHY. The Committee members are Breck Gastinger, Chris Little, Jeanine Braithwaite, Achsah Carrier, Pam McIntire, and Rev. Tim...
The Board of Trustees met this past Wednesday evening on zoom. We received some appreciation from our guests. First for Rev. Tim’s thoughtful sermons that cover large scopes of how other religious traditions tie in nicely with our Unitarian Universalist values. He was thanked for bringing his humility forward while...
There is something about the holiday season that leads my spirit to yearn for quiet and reflection. Maybe it’s the hectic pace, the hustle and bustle of crowded stores, or the commercialization of a time that is supposed to be about peace and good will. Whatever the reason, during the...