Often, when we try and make sense of our past as individuals and as a people, we grasp for answers and meaning. Join Rev. Leia in an exploration of how history is constantly unfolding around us and how we might do well to greet and hold it with open hands....
Rev. Linda reminds UUCVille of the history of the congregation’s Religious Education leaders over the years. In this telling, we also consider how to heal from a history which includes hurt. A Special Collection will be held to support the Afghan refugee family which our congregation is applying to sponsor....
On the Eve of All Saints Day (all-hallow-e’en) we honor those who have gone before us. We invite everyone to send us digital images of their ancestors, which we will show during the service. ORDER OF SERVICE Cultivating Relationship with the Ancestors 11am Community Worship, Sunday, October 31, 2021 Unitarian...
The UUCville Virtual Choir debuts a new anthem, Lea Morris offers a story and song, and Rev. Linda preaches on the importance of re-committing to our 6th UU Principle: “The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.” On this United Nations Sunday, there is much our...
Worship In The Park! Sunday October 17, 11AM Forest Hills Park in Charlottesville ORDER OF SERVICE Sanctuary in Action 11am Sunday, October 17, 2021 Community Worship by Zoom and in Forest Hills Park Ingathering Music drumming and flute in the park ScottDeVeaux, John D’Earth & friends Welcome ...
As we explore the ministry theme “Cultivating Relationships”, our relationship with ourselves seems like a good place to start. How do we help ourselves prepare to engage in whole and healthy relationships with others? What allows for authentic relationships to occur? We will celebrate National Coming Out Day and hear...
We welcome to UUCVille’s pulpit the Rev. Byron “Tyler” Coles, a member of the UUA’s Southern Region Congregational Life Staff. As we wade into the waters of a new church year following what has been over a year and a half of heartache and uncertainty, Rev. Coles suggests we ask...
Story-teller/singer Lea Morris shares an ancient tale, and Rev. Linda offers up reflections on the possibilities of human relationships to change, inspired by the book Emergent Strategy, by author Adrienne Maree Brown, who was inspired by the work of Octavia Butler. Embracing Possibilities: Emergent Strategy 11am Community Worship, Sunday, September...
We will offer a special blessing to all who will be our leaders in the coming year. Rev. Linda reflects on not only who UUCVille is and can be, but also on why its presence is so important. The 2021 fall season of Faith Development groups for children and families...
Revs. Linda and Leia lead us in the launch of a new church year, describing how we might envision new ways of being together. The service for all ages includes a blessing of the waters we all bring to the congregation, the backpacks we make for the new school year,...
