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 […]

A Multigenerational Celebration of Congregation’s 80th Birthday! Join Revs. Leia and Tim in a service of celebration with story, song, and special music.  We will reflect on our congregation’s past, look to our future, and honor the work of many hands and hearts that have brought us to this day. Our service will end with a live jazz recessional offered […]

“The First Easter Sermon” Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones In the Easter story, Jesus’ resurrection is first revealed to Mary Magdalene, who is often portrayed in the Christian tradition as an outcast and a sinner.  Today’s service will explore Mary Magdalene’s prominent place in the Easter story and ask what her life and experience […]

ORDER OF SERVICE  “Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There!” April 02, 2023 Rev. Tim Temerson Prelude    ​​​​                         offered by Scott Deveaux Welcome                                                   Call To Worship                      Rev. Tim Temerson Chalice Lighting​​​ Opening Hymn  ​​  […]

In some religions, God is understood as an old man who sits in judgment above, beyond, and separate from humankind. Today’s service will make the case for a very different understanding of God that sees the divine as the connections of love and compassion human beings create and build with each other. Many thanks to […]

Rev. Leia Durland-Jones & Caroline Landis  As Unitarian Universalists, we value each person’s search for truth and meaning throughout life. Yet for this search to be realized, we must be open to new ideas and perspectives and take the risks that go with showing up fully in community. Join Rev. Leia as she reflects on […]

Rev. Tim Temerson & Mary Beth Wiley The late Howard Thurman was a mystic, minister, and one of the great spiritual voices of the 20th century. Today’s service will look at the life of this extraordinary visionary and the connection he made between spirituality and social action as our congregation prepares for Impact’s upcoming Nehemiah […]

Together We Build: The Good News of Unitarian Universalism Rev. Tim Temerson  Can you feel it? Can you feel the joy, the love, and the energy we are building at the UU Congregation of Charlottesville? Join us as we kick-off our annual pledge drive and reflect on what we are building together and why our […]