A Note from Rev. Alex Dear Friends: Bloopers is the topic for this little essay greeting to you today, that I am writing on April 1, for the April 3 weekly email. The fun of April Fools Day seems like a far cry from this world of disarray. Nonetheless, humor...
WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND INSPIRATION March 18, 2020 Greetings Dear Congregation: During these new and unusual times, our spiritual community is a continued source of comfort and courage. Whatever you usually do to connect yourself to hope and wisdom are exactly what can help you right now. Studies show that...
Dear Friends, What is happening: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board Executive Committee and Senior Staff have decided to suspend all church use until April 26th, 2020. This decision comes after consultation with medical professionals from within our congregation; review of information from the CDC; consideration of the...
Rev. Alex McGee led this worship service. Today’s service educates and inspires about the work of IMPACT. Over the course of the year, this program organizes face to face conversations about community needs; listening to other people’s stories; making commitments for long term benefits; and embracing our duty and responsibility...
Are you thinking about becoming a member of this congregation? Take the first steps Try us out. Come to several Sunday services and after the service grab a red newcomer’s mug and stay for coffee hour; attend a smaller group event; or have a conversation with our minister. Get to know...
MUSIC “Music begins where the possibilities of language end.” – Jean Sibelius From the jubilant excitement of an uplifting hymn to the quiet contemplation of prayer or meditation, music is an integral part of any worship service. The Music Program, with its many talented members of our congregation, strives to...
Rev. Alex McGee led our service. Sermon: Truth as Skill Good morning again. Here we are on the 10th of November, as the weather is dipping below freezing and the leaves are letting go of the trees with raucous abandon. Tomorrow is Veterans Day. In three weeks, Thanksgiving...
Please join the TJMC Racial Justice Committee in supporting these important activities. (as of OCT 28, 2019) Fridays 1pm and Saturdays 11am Jefferson School African American Heritage Center public tours $5 Now to Jan 5 Fralin Museum of Art “Otherwise” exhibit LGBTQ+ themes University of Virginia, 155 Rugby Rd NOV...
Rev. Jamie McReynolds led this service. During this transitional time in the life of TJMC, this congregation can choose how to be in community. How shall we contribute to increasing the amount of belonging or relatedness that exists in the world? Abundant Community It was the coldest winter ever. Many...
The service was led by Rev. Alexandra McGee. We made it. We made it to the two year anniversary after the tragic events of August 12 2017. In our town this year, grassroots organizations are teaming up with city organizations to educate, inspire and celebrate what is good and true...