On this Water Communion Sunday, we will feature photos of some of you bringing your waters to the church.  And others of you will be invited to share your waters virtually during our on-line service, or actually bringing your waters to Rev. Linda at the Edgewood Lane curbside as our service is closing.  Through story, […]

The universe is sending us strong signals that the time has come for we who are people of love and compassion to come together and bring light and hope to the world. Rev. Linda is preaching and Scott DeVeaux has assembled music from near and far to inspire us not to despair, but rather to […]

As we approach the 2020 election in this rapidly changing environment, it can be hard not to feel discouraged about the state of the democratic process. Even figuring out the most basic things—how do I vote safely in a pandemic? Will my polling place be open? Should I vote by mail? Will the post office […]

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 […]