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November’s Ministry Theme:
The Practice of Repair
11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024

“Leaving Good Footprints”
Rev. Tim Temerson & Tori Goodloe

As we conclude the UUCville Climate Justice Revival, today’s multigenerational service invites us to envision how we want to be climate justice citizens and stewards, both in our own lives and as a congregation. The service will include storytelling, fun activities, special music from the UUCville Choir, and be followed by a sustainable potluck. Please join us!

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Climate Justice Revival Sunday!

11:00 AM

We worship this Sunday in multigenerational community as we participate together in our congregation’s Climate Justice Revival. The service has been designed to be accessible for all ages and includes story, song, reflections. It will be inspirational for us all!

Nursery care is available during worship for those 5 years-old and younger in Lower Hall 1.

Neighboring Faiths (6th & 7th Grades): We are on a field trip this week to the Great American Indian Expo in Richmond.

Coming of Age (8th, 9th & 10th Grades) This Sunday’s session continues our exploration of “The Culture and Privilege I Belong To” as we unpack what it means to belong to a culture steeped in White Supremacy. We will explore how belonging to White Supremacy Culture and being a White Supremacist/Racist are two different things. We will also learn about implicit bias and the “White Supremacy Culture Iceberg” and all the things underneath it. We will meet in Lower Hall 2 in the main building at 12:15.

YRUU—Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (11th & 12th Grades): Today is a day of fun and LAWN games as we meet outside due to our congregation’s hosting of PACEM in Summit House (where we meet.) All are welcome!

Please register all children (infant through high school seniors) to participate in religious education for the 2024-2025 RE year.

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December 20, 2015: The Coming of the Sun

Posted on December 20, 2015 | Pastor: Guest Speaker, Rev. Erik Wikstrom

Read the Order of Service December 20, 2015 – Christians feel expectant for the coming of the Son; Pagans feel expectant for the coming of the Sun. As both of these arrivals are soon upon us, what are we Unitarian Universalists feeling expectant about? By Cypress Walker By Lucy Wayne

December 13, 2015: The Giving Tree

Posted on December 13, 2015 | Pastor: Rev. Erik Wikstrom

We celebrated the season in multigenerational community at this festive service led by RevWik and Leia Durland-Jones. Ceremonies of Child Dedication were offered at both services. Order of Service

December 6, 2015: The Angels Tell Us Not To Fear

Posted on December 6, 2015 | Pastor: Rev. Alex McGee

How do we find reassurance when we are fearful, and how do angels show up in our lives? Rev. Alex McGee and Adam Slate will led worship. Order of Service

November 29, 2015: Giving Thanks After Thanksgiving

Posted on November 29, 2015 | Pastor: Rev. Erik Wikstrom

This month the theme we’re exploring is: what does it mean to be a person of ancestry? Members of our lay Worship Weavers Guild facilitated this Thanksgiving Day Weekend worship. Order of Service

November 22, 2015: Multi-Bread Communion

Posted on November 22, 2015 | Pastor: Rev. Erik Wikstrom

This month the theme we’re exploring is: what does it mean to be a person of ancestry? Now a TJMC tradition, we will celebrate a “multi-bread communion” that is an expression of multicultural community, and we’ll be asking ourselves how Thanksgiving – the practice and the holiday – can reflect our identity as “people of […]

November 15, 2015: Love Will Find a Way ®

Posted on November 15, 2015 | Pastor: Guest Speaker

This month the theme we’re exploring is: what does it mean to be a person of ancestry? A look at how this story in Luke 7:36-47 can teach us about the power of love, especially in times like these. Note: Our guest preacher, Pastor Lehman Bates, was the pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church and a […]

November 8, 2015: Ancestry as Comfort ®

Posted on November 8, 2015 | Pastor: Rev. Alex McGee

Whenever we have to rebuild a new identity, or mend an old one, we may find clues in our ancestry. Perhaps this is why so many world religions seek to remind us, to comfort us, to reassure us: no, you are not alone. Rev. Alexandra McGee led our exploration this week. Order of Service

November 1, 2015: Ancestors’ Sunday ®

Posted on November 1, 2015 | Pastor: Rev. Erik Wikstrom

Each year we pause to remember loved ones who have died – whether recently or in the distant past. Everyone was encouraged to bring a photo or a memento (or many) so that we might build together our annual “ancestors’ altar.” Order of Service

October 25, 2015: What Do We Need to Let Go of If We’re Going to Join Hands?

Posted on October 25, 2015 | Pastor: Guest Speaker, Rev. Erik Wikstrom

This month we will be considering the theme: “What does it mean to be a person of Letting Go?” This morning we will be recognizing those who have recently decided to formalize their membership with this community. As we take on a new identity – whatever it may be – must we shed our old identity? […]

October 18, 2015: Letting Go and Moving Forward ®

Posted on October 18, 2015 | Pastor: Guest Speaker

This month we will be considering the theme: “What does it mean to be a person of Letting Go?” It is so easy to get “stuck in the mud” of our lives, trapped in our anger, our pain, resentments, our wounds. To move freely forward into our future we must learn how to let go of […]