Statement to the Media from Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles I am disappointed that the Police Chief of Charlottesville made unfair accusations in a press conference December 10 about our church and about the people trying simply to bring a matter of concern to the Police Department. How sad that...
To : UU Congregation of Charlottesville Re: Report of Charlottesville Police Department From: Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles, Interim Lead Minister Following an incident on Rugby Road in October, when a church member was stopped and questioned by a number of police officers, the Board of Trustees of the UU...
Our outdoor wreath making party on Saturday, December 5 was just wonderful this year. It was quite different from our traditional holiday party since we were socially distanced and outdoors. Even though we weren’t able to have lots of craft options and holiday treats, we were warmed through the fellowship...
As we move into this holiday season, I am grateful to have the ministry theme of “stillness” as our guide. There is so much swirling around — the pandemic and the toll it has taken, racial injustice and the continuous ways it manifests in our communities, widespread economic stress and...
Charge for New Name Task Force: The New Name Task Force will be made up of Sharon Utz, Sachim Mehta, Debby Norton, Hayley Owens, Bonnie Hansen and Elizabeth Breeden. The Task Force is charged with using an inclusive and democratic process for our congregation to choose a new name. Our...
The minutes of the December 2, 2020 Board Meeting are available on the Board of Trustees page. (There was no meeting in November.)
“Don’t just do something, sit there!” Too often, when confronted with a challenge (within or without), we scramble to do something, anything! It feels better in the moment to match turbulence with turbulence. But stillness is often a good and valid response. Stillness is not inaction; it is the making...
Save the date for our annual Women’s Dream Quest! We will gather online for this special retreat with Judith Tripp on Friday February 26 (6-9PM) and Saturday February 27 (8-11AM.) More details and registration coming soon! Fee is $50 (sliding scale–more if you can, less if you can’t.)