Rev. Alex McGee preaches this sermon as a goodbye to the congregation before her role ends in September: reflections and appreciations, with a little bit of challenge tossed in. Readings from UU writers will offer you a chance to ponder the nature of change. Alex is grateful to Scott, Music Director; Ellie Ransom, Videographer; MJ […]

Do you know that we each have a magic satchel (like Mary Poppins’ carpet bag) that can hold special things? What we put in our magic satchels bolsters our resilience and nurtures in us a sense of hope in hard times. Join Rev. Leia to discover the potential in your own magic satchel and be […]

As we celebrate “play” as a spiritual practice in these troubling times, Rev. Linda invites us to remember how important it is to treasure the value of sharing with others, sharing our troubles and joys, our gifts and needs, our time and talent. Click here for video of service. ORDER OF SERVICE August 15, 2021  […]

Does our congregation have a theology of which we aren’t aware? Alex McGee will explore what she has observed over eleven years of serving this congregation, and offer encouragement for spiritual nourishment.  Click here for video of the service.   Order of Service August 8, 2021 Prelude       Scott DeVeaux Welcome     Debby […]

This is the second of Rev. Linda’s 3-part summer sermon series on the theme of “play” – Swimming, Singing, Sharing. August 1 she lifts up “Singing” as a powerful way to breathe, to communicate, to heal, and to inspire. We will also take a moment to all sing “Happy Birthday” to Tom Crowell who celebrated […]

We welcome dynamic preacher Rev. Nancy McDonald Ladd, Senior Minister of River Road UU in Bethesda, MD, and Dr. Elias Ortega, President of the UU Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago. They share a powerful service of story and music, reminding us to find the holy, the joyful, by joining into conversations with people different […]

Rev. Linda encourages us all to identify and engage in a spiritual practice which refreshes our spirits. For her, it is swimming. And for a faith community, it is helping each other find the holy in our lives and practice together!   Here is a video accompanying the sermon. We cannot include it as part […]

Rest can give spiritual nourishment, and therefore access to rest is a justice issue. Rev. Alex McGee, with much gratitude, will share insights from her sabbatical. Note that this is one of three final sermons by Alex before we say goodbye to her in September (Aug 8: “Saved by Community?” and Aug 29, her goodbye […]

Music Director Scott DeVeaux celebrates the US Independence Day with a special worship service featuring the music which can most clearly be called “American” – music from the Black community. (Video Available)   ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude       My Hands Are Good Enough   by Lea Morris       Welcome and Call […]

Following a brief welcome, the UUs of Charlottesville will join in worship with the largest annual gathering of UUs from across the nation and the world, held as part of the UUA General Assembly. Recognizing the importance of shared ministry and the many innovative approaches to worship created by congregations during the pandemic, UUA President, […]