Ancestor’s Sunday Revs. Tim Temerson and Leia Durland-Jones Please join in our multigenerational observance of Ancestors’ Sunday. Special music will be offered by the choir. Those attending worship in person are encouraged to bring a photo or small remembrance of a loved one who has passed. These items will be placed on the communal altar […]

Greg Townsend & Tori Goodloe UU Congregation of Charlottesville October 20, 2024 ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude    ​​​​ Welcome & Announcements            Tori Goodloe, Worship Weaver                                                                            Pam McIntire, Board of Trustees Call To Worship                              Chalice Lighting Hymn                                                               #300 With Heart and […]

Rev. Tim Temerson While Unitarian Universalism affirms peace as an important religious value,we are not considered a “peace church” like the Amish or the Quakers. As we mark the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic war in Israel and Palestine that appears to have no end in sight, today’s service will explore the place of peace […]

With so much turbulence in the wider world, and perhaps even within our own hearts, what helps guide us back to our best selves? As October and our ministry theme of “Deep Listening” begin, join Rev. Leia as she shares stories from her time on sabbatical. Come hear about the talismans helping her stay connected […]

Although many things differentiate the life and teaching of Siddhartha Gautama and Jesus of Nazareth, both centered compassion and care in everything they said and did. Today’s service will explore what it means to be compassionate, and the role compassion plays in the ministries of Buddha and Jesus. “The Way of Compassion: Buddha and Jesus […]

The Flaming Chalice is the symbol of Unitarian Universalism and most UU congregations begin worship services and other sacred occasions by lighting a chalice. But what exactly does the flaming chalice mean? Where did it come from and why is it so important in Unitarian Universalism? Rev. Tim will be joined by UUCville member and […]

The idea of having a calling or being called is often associated with ministry and being ordained clergy. Today’s service will explore what it means to have a calling and ask how each and every one of us are called. Today marks the beginning of the Faith Development program for children and youth and the […]

Science and religion are often seen as being in conflict. Today’s service will explore this “conflict” through the life and vision of Albert Einstein, who famously said that “science without religion is lame and religion without science is blind.” Mystery and Awe: The Spiritual Vision of Albert Einstein Rev. Tim Temerson and Caroline Landis September […]

Join us for a very special service as we offer our love and gratitude to Rev. Susan Karlson for her service as our Sabbatical Minister of Faith Development and welcome back Rev. Leia Durland-Jones from her six-month sabbatical. The service will include storytelling, a whole lot of appreciation, and reflection on the connection between endings […]

Democracy is rooted in the idea of one person, one vote. But throughout our nation’s history, access to the ballot has been restricted and denied. Today’s service will explore the struggle for voting rights, ongoing efforts to deny those rights, and what we as a congregation can do to widen access to the vote during […]