“In Their Lives: Reflections on the Beatles”   Music Director Scott DeVeaux and Angela Orebaugh It was twenty years ago today…no, more like sixty years ago!…that the Beatles came to America. Among those carried away by their unique sounds was Scott DeVeaux, our Director of Music, This Sunday, he will offer his own commentary on […]

CELEBRATING OUR JOURNEYS June’s Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Renewal Rev. Tim Temerson, Meg Dunam, and Keith McGlamery As Unitarian Universalists we often use the metaphor of the “journey” to describe our spiritual lives. Today we will explore what it means to make a spiritual journey as two members of our congregation share their own […]

 “Resistance as Renewal” Rev. Tim Temerson and Mary Beth Wiley   “As the forces of hate, intolerance, and oppression grow louder and stronger, religious communities like the UU Congregation of Charlottesville are being called on to resist. But what exactly does it mean for a congregation to resist? Does it mean social activism, spiritual deepening, […]

June’s Ministry Theme:  The Gifts of Renewal “A Bridge from Heart to Heart” Revs. Susan Karlson & Tim Temerson Come and sing, share, and celebrate as we honor our graduating High School Seniors and offer a special UU ceremony to “bridge” them to young adulthood.     LINK TO ZOOM SERVICE Sharing Joys and Sorrows […]

May’s Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Pluralism 11 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2024 “Journeying Together” Rev. Tim Temerson & Pam McIntire Join us for a fun and celebratory service as we welcome new members, recognize our many leaders and volunteers, and announce the winner of the Connie Cheatham award. Don’t miss this joyful celebration of […]

May’s Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Pluralism “The Lyrical Heart: A Musical Meditation” Rev. Tim Temerson, Tori Goodloe, and Scott DeVeaux Join us for our spring music service featuring Music Director, Scott Deveaux, Accompanist. John Mayhood, and the UUCville Choir. The service will include three beautiful anthems and be followed by a Mother’s Day Lunch […]

May’s Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Pluralism “A Bouquet of Community and Hope” Flower Communion Sunday Rev. Tim Temerson and Rev. Susan Karlson Each of us has unique gifts and stories that come together to create beloved community. ​This Sunday will be our annual Flower Communion service. Everyone is invited to bring a flower/s to […]

  “Loving Love” Rev. Tim Temerson & Tori Goodloe April 28, 2024 Many spiritual traditions (including Universalism) assert that God is Love. Those same traditions also call humankind to love God with our whole being and our neighbor as ourselves. But if God is Love, what exactly does it mean to love Love? This thought-provoking […]

April’s Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Interdependence “Building Hope Through Action” Kim Grover, Ellie Syverud, and Rev. Tim Temerson Join the UUCville Ministry for Earth (MFE) as we celebrate Earth Day.  Today’s service will explore the power of taking action for building hope in the midst of a worsening climate crisis. The service will include […]

“A River of Racism and Privilege: Building Equity Into Health Care” Dr. Greg Townsend and Rev. Tim Temerson April 14, 2024 The American health care system is riddled with inequality, inequity, and enormous racial disparities. Today’s service will examine racism in medicine and ask what we as individuals, a church community, and society can do […]