February’s Ministry Theme: Embodying Resilience 11 a.m. Sunday, February 8, 2026   PEACE IN EVERY STEP Rev. Tim Temerson & Angela Orebaugh Over three months ago, a group of Buddhist monks embarked on a “Walk for Peace” from Ft. Worth, Texas to Washington D.C.. The monks have drawn national attention and enthusiastic support, with many […]

But They Broke the Law: Reflecting on the Meaning of Justice  Rev. Tim Temerson & Angela Orebaugh February 1, 2026 In his Letter from Birmingham Jail, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. drew an important distinction between law and justice, between just and unjust laws.  Today’s service will ask how Dr. King’s vision offers a compelling […]

But They Broke the Law: Reflecting on the Meaning of Justice  Rev. Tim Temerson & Angela Orebaugh In his Letter from Birmingham Jail, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. drew an important distinction between law and justice, between just and unjust laws. Today’s service will ask how Dr. King’s vision offers a compelling alternative to the […]

 “A Legacy of Love” Rev. Tim Temerson In 2019, the UU Congregation of Charlottesville received a generous bequest from the estate of long-time member, Glenn Short. Today’s service will celebrate the extraordinary transformation Glenn’s legacy of love made possible and the amazing work done by the committee charged with managing Glenn’s bequest. Come explore the […]

The Joker’s Wild Pastor Lehman Bates & Tori Goodloe January 11, 2026 ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude Scott DeVeaux Welcome Tori Goodloe, Worship Weaver Call to Worship Chalice Lighting Opening Hymn #34 Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire Centering and Sharing Ritual of Joys and Sorrows Musical Meditation Offering Offertory Reading Psalm 18: 1-6 Sermon […]

January’s Ministry Theme: Practicing Resistance  “On the Threshold of a New Year”  & Leia Durland-Jones & Angela Orebaugh The start of a new year offers a chance for reflection and anticipation. What learnings from the past year will you honor? Are there things you want to release or let go? What might you invite or […]

December’s Ministry Theme: Choosing Hop Welcome, Welcome Returning Light  Rev. Tim Temerson & Rev. Leia Durland-Jones    ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude    Scott DeVeaux  Welcome    Rev. Tim Temerson Ashley Cooley, Board Member Call to Worship      Hymn                   #73, Chant for the Season (Verse 2 […]

December’s Ministry Theme: Choosing Hope The Giving Tree Rev. Tim Temerson & Rev. Leia Durland-Jones We worship in multigenerational community as we celebrate the holiday season and our annual Giving Tree! Come and let yourself be nourished by song, story, reflection and community. Give yourself the gift of being present with your church friends and […]

Living from Acceptance As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm and celebrate acceptance as a core value. Today’s service will explore what it means to accept and to be accepted and ask what we can and must do to live into the fullness of our commitment to acceptance.   Those joining via Zoom are welcome to stay […]

Love At The Center: Accessibility & Inclusion Kirstin Fritz & Tori Goodloe One in every five Americans is a person with a disability. At this year’s General Assembly, Unitarian Universalists voted to put love at the center of our shared values. How does the “spiritual discipline of Love” call us to examine ableism, accessibility, and […]