“Sabbath as Resistance” Rev. Tim Temerson & Caroline Landis We live in a world of doing and more doing that rewards endless work while casting aspersions on rest and renewal. Today’s service will explore the importance of rest and pay special attention to the connection between spiritual rest (sabbath) and the struggle for justice. LINK […]

As our nation remembers and honors the millions of African Americans who survived slavery and struggled for freedom,  a growing movement seeks to distort the way our history is taught and ban books that tell the truth. Today’s service will look at the narratives we create about race and white supremacy and the central role […]

“Beginning Together: New Member Sunday”   Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones, and the UUCville Membership Committee At the UU Congregation of Charlottesville, we often describe our lives together as a shared journey. As we welcome and celebrate new members, today’s service will focus on what we share and what connects us as a Unitarian Universalist religious community. The service […]

“A Bridge from Heart to Heart” Revs. Leia Durland-Jones, Tim Temerson &  Worship Weaver Caroline Landis Prelude    ​​​​                   offered by Scott DeVeaux Welcome                     Caroline Landis Call To Worship                  […]

“Pausing at the Edge of Summer” Rev. Leia Durland-Jones & Tori Goodloe Prelude    ​​​​                 offered by John Mayhood Welcome                         Tori Goodloe Call To Worship             Rev. Leia Durland-Jones Chalice Lighting​​​ Opening […]

Coming of Age at UUCville Led by the 2022-2023 Coming of Age Group Prelude    ​​​​  ​   ​To Catch a Dream offered by Afton Van Hooser Welcome              Naomi McCleary & Nora LIttle          Call To Worship and Action  –   Dylan Halbert & Preston Redick Smith           Chalice Lighting – ​​​​Grant Gastinger […]

  The Language of the Spirit: A Musical Celebration May 14, 2023 Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones and Music Director, Scott DeVeaux  Order of Service Prelude    ​​​​                            Welcome                                             Rev. Tim Temerson Call To Worship                                Opening Anthem      “We Bid You Welcome” Jason Shelton  offered by the […]

The Gifts of Service: Flower Communion Sunday ORDER OF SERVICE Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones  Prelude    ​​​​                         ​​offered by Scott Deveaux Welcome                         ​Rev. Leia Durland-Jones Call To Worship                                Chalice Lighting Hymn ​​​​#1000 Morning Has Come ​​​      […]

Rev. Tim Temerson, Jimmy Gorham & Angela Orbaugh  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 members of our congregation share their own stories and experiences. LINK TO ZOOM SERVICE Sharing Joys and Sorrows […]

IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM “Beyond Denial and Doom” Rev. Tim Temerson, Sharon Baiocco & Angela Orbaugh As acceptance of the reality of climate change has grown, a new attitude is emerging – climate doom and despair. While concern about the future of the planet is both understandable and even motivating, those feelings must not […]