Antiracism is an opportunity for deep self awareness and spiritual growth. Debby Norton will share some thoughts about her path and welcome her mentor on the journey, activist and entrepreneur Chanda McGuffin of Rise Organization in Waynesboro. Debby Norton teaches elementary Montessori school in Charlottesville at Mountaintop Montessori. She holds a Masters in Education and […]

“Metaphors: What Is Going On?” Rev. Linda will reflect on the meaning of an interim ministry period in the midst of the many turbulences facing TJMC and the nation. Children and youth are warmly invited to be a part of the service! Sermon and Collected Readings. Rev. Dr. Linda Olson Peebles Tech Team. Sean Skally and […]

Reflecting on August 2017 This Sunday we will be reflecting on the events of August 11th and 12th of 2017 in the context of today, another summer of tragic events revealing the racism inherent in our systems. Hayley Owens and Laura Horn will read excerpts from reflections they have gathered from members of this congregation […]

The Covid 19 Blues Five Months of social distancing can wear out even the best of us but a little love and encouragement from friends can help us stay motivated to get through these challenging time.

Sermon by Rev. Roger Bertschausen, and visit from Torok Istvan, minister in Oltheviz  The pandemic has reminded us in no uncertain terms about the thoroughly interdependent nature of the world. Mutual partnerships between Unitarian/Universalist congregations across the world are one way to experience and deepen our experience of this interdependence. Currently, our congregation has a […]

You know that feeling of having integrity?  That’s what we as people, a congregation, and a country can do:  when we set up systems to match our resources to our values.  Rev. Alex McGee preaches on lessons from 2020 General Assembly about systemic change and financial commitment to inclusion. STORY I’d like to begin this […]

Lincoln used the term “better angels” just as the South had seceded from the Union. He had no intention to use his “better angel” to end slavery, but history turned that around. We are at a turning point in our country when we must search for those radical changes that will reflect our country’s “better […]

Instead of two services today, we have one at 10 am: June 28 Worship at 10 am General Assembly NOTE EARLIER TIME, this week only Join us for the largest annual gathering of UUs joining in worship. This powerful, communal worship experience is open to the public. Rev. Joan Javier-Duval will deliver the sermon at the 2020 General […]

Join us this Sunday https://zoom.us/j/94287444880 Service begins at 11:15, Doors open at 11:05. Being Content in the Unknown With everything happening in our world, it is easy to feel stuck in negative emotions and unsure of where to turn in all this uncertainty. In this Sunday’s sermon, guest speaker Ellie Ransom asks, how can we […]

“Seeds of Love”  In the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, we can turn again to the enduring seeds of love inside each one of us.  Although we are not gathered in person, let’s experiment with some on-line, embodied spiritual practices together, led by Rev. Alex McGee.  Where do you find courage to keep an even […]