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March’s Ministry Theme: “The Practice of Paying Attention”

11 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026
Rev. Tim Temerson

Religion is often understood in terms of belief and having faith in a creed or a particular sacred text. Today’s service will focus on a different approach rooted in listening, humility, and the power of paying attention.

Those joining via Zoom are welcome to stay after service until 12:30pm for Zoom “Coffee Hour”.

Religious Education Sunday, March 8, 2026

Nursery care is provided for our littlest UUs concurrent with the worship service. This Sunday we will be exploring “My World Has Birds” and celebrating the beauty of our natural world as we anticipate the arrival of spring!

Spirit Play (4 year-olds through 1^st grade) will be hearing the story “Butterfly Friends”, which teaches compassion for the world as we look forward to the coming of spring! As always, we will have time for the children to explore the message of the story using a variety of material and a little snack.

2^nd-4^th grade class: This session of “Growing Anti-Racist UUs” is called “Remembering the Past” and helps our younger elementary children be aware of human rights as promised in this country’s founding principles. This session ties into the principles of respect for the inherent worth and dignity of every person, offering fair and kind treatment to others (red and orange in the Rainbow Chalice as well as insisting on peace and justice (indigo). The session explores the injustice toward children and families when freedoms and human rights are taken from them.

5^th & 6^th grade class: Our upper elementary class centers on the UU Rainbow Chalice and helping activities that we can do to make the world a more peaceful and loving place. Come have fun with your friends and live your UU values!

Our Whole Lives (7-9^th grade) meets at their regular time.

YRUU (senior high youth group) is meeting with Rev. Leia to plan the worship service they will be leading for the congregation on March 15!

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Christmas Eve Service

Posted on December 24, 2021

Dec. 26th at 11am EST: Time for Breathing

Posted on December 22, 2021

This will be an All Zoom service, to allow our staff and all our congregants to stay at home, in their PJs, on this day after the festivities. We will take a breath, recalling the meaning and memories created in this season, and centering as we approach the New Year. Rev. Linda will guide this […]

Dec. 19 at 11am (EST); Community Worship: Transforming Joy in Music

Posted on December 16, 2021

Director of Music Scott DeVeaux offers us uplifting music, and his insights into how the 19th-century traditional music many associate with Christmas can be transformed to bring joy into our troubled 21st century world. CLICK HERE TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THE SERVICE ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst […]

December 12 at 11am: Sharing your Joy Song

Posted on December 8, 2021

In this Sanctuary-in-Action service for all ages, all are invited to join Revs. Leia and Linda in celebrating the joy found in the stories we tell, the songs we sing, and in giving joy to others. We will sing, dedicate the Giving Tree, invite everyone to give to the Social Action collection for Birth Sisters, […]

December 5 at 11:00am; Community Worship: Opening to Joy

Posted on December 1, 2021

In this season of darkness, leading to winter solstice, Rev. Linda reflects on the stories and traditions of many religions which invite us to consider how joy can be a part of life. This service will be held in person at the Rugby Road sanctuary and streamed via internet into the sanctuaries of those who […]

Nov. 28 at 11:00am; Community Service: Thanksgiving for Resilience

Posted on November 26, 2021

On this Sunday after Thanksgiving, members of UUCVille reflect on what difficult times in their lives have ended up helping them find their way to hope and thanksgiving. There will be no in-person service offered, online service only. Ingathering Welcome by Clif Hardin offered by the UU Church of Rockville, Md Community Choir Greeting […]

November 21 at 11am; Community Worship: Thanksgiving in the Park – Holding and Releasing the Myth

Posted on November 17, 2021

WE’LL MEET IN-PERSON AT THE PICNIC SHELTER IN DARDEN-TOWE PARK AT 11:00 AM on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21. ALL ARE WELCOME, PLEASE JOIN. OR Join Us at our Usual Zoom Link At our all-congregation gathering outdoors in Darden Towne Center, we will celebrate the joy of community. Our “Sanctuary in Action” will include the creation of […]

Nov. 14 at 11 am; Community Worship: Holding History with an Open Hand

Posted on November 10, 2021

Often, when we try and make sense of our past as individuals and as a people, we grasp for answers and meaning. Join Rev. Leia in an exploration of how history is constantly unfolding around us and how we might do well to greet and hold it with open hands. Our November Social Action Collection […]

Nov. 7th, 11 am; Community Worship: Remembrance of Things Past and Present

Posted on November 3, 2021

Rev. Linda reminds UUCVille of the history of the congregation’s Religious Education leaders over the years. In this telling, we also consider how to heal from a history which includes hurt. A Special Collection will be held to support the Afghan refugee family which our congregation is applying to sponsor. ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude […]

11 am, October 31; Community Worship: Cultivating Our Relationships with Our Ancestors

Posted on October 27, 2021

On the Eve of All Saints Day (all-hallow-e’en) we honor those who have gone before us. We invite everyone to send us digital images of their ancestors, which we will show during the service. ORDER OF SERVICE Cultivating Relationship with the Ancestors 11am Community Worship, Sunday, October 31, 2021 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville Prelude […]