April’s Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Interdependence “Building Hope Through Action” Kim Grover, Ellie Syverud, and Rev. Tim Temerson Join the UUCville Ministry for Earth (MFE) as we celebrate Earth Day.  Today’s service will explore the power of taking action for building hope in the midst of a worsening climate crisis. The service will include […]

“A River of Racism and Privilege: Building Equity Into Health Care” Dr. Greg Townsend and Rev. Tim Temerson April 14, 2024 The American health care system is riddled with inequality, inequity, and enormous racial disparities. Today’s service will examine racism in medicine and ask what we as individuals, a church community, and society can do […]

One and All: The Gifts of Interdependence Rev. Susan Karlson and Rev. Tim Temerson As we begin a new monthly theme of interdependence, today’s multi-generational service focuses on “Indra’s Net,” which is a beautiful metaphor and image from India. Indra’s Net portrays life as a single, interconnected reality consisting of an infinite net and glistening […]

“Suffering Into Dancing: A Meditation on Hope” Rev. Tim Temerson Angela Orebaugh and Tammy Wilt March 31, 2024 As we mark the Christian holiday of Easter, today’s service will reflect on the meaning and power of hope. What does it mean to have hope and how can we cultivate hope in our own lives, in […]

Monthly Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Transformation An Invitation to Amazement: The Poetry of Mary Oliver Rev. Tim Temerson & Tori Goodloe March 24, 2024 As we mark Women’s History Month, today’s service celebrates the vision and artistry of the late Mary Oliver. For over five decades, Mary Oliver’s poetry offered a vision of nature […]

Monthly Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Transformation “Love in Action: Commitment Sunday” Rev. Tim Temerson March 3, 2024   Join us as we kick-off the 2024-25 pledge drive. This year’s theme is “Love in Action” and the service will feature wonderful music, inspiring testimonials, and a message from Rev. Tim. A celebration will follow in […]

Monthly Ministry Theme: The Gifts of Justice & Equity The Spiritual Practice of Justice” Rev. Tim Temerson & Mary Beth Riley While discussions of social justice tend to focus on public policy, protests, and various forms of activism, the importance of spirituality, self-care, and practices like prayer and meditation, often receive far less attention. Today’s […]

A Time for Rest and Renewal: Sabbatical Sunday Rev. Tim Temerson  &  Rev. Leia Durland-Jones Today marks Rev. Leia’s last Sunday at church before she begins her sabbatical. We will gather in multigenerational community for story, song, and sharing as we learn about what Rev. Leia will be up to over the next six months. […]

Nobody’s Free Until Everybody’s Free Rev. Tim Temerson Prelude    Offered by Scott DeVeaux Welcome    Tori Goodloe, Worship Weaver Achsah Carrier, Board Member Call to Worship Chalice Lighting Hymn   #151 “I Wish I Knew How” Performed by Nina Simone Time For All Ages             “Walking With the Wind” Hymn […]

Rev. Tim Temerson and the UUCville Long-Range Planning Team Last June,  the UU Congregation of Charlottesville adopted an inspiring new mission that calls us to “build community through love in action.” Join us this Sunday as we explore how we will live that mission and the vital role each and every one us can play. […]