March’s Ministry Theme: The Practice of Trust 11 a.m. Sunday, March 9 , 2025 Rev. Tim Tim Temerson “Visionary Radicals: Remembering the Transcendentalists” Led by former Unitarian minister, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Transcendentalism sought to break the hold of deadening tradition by inspiring people to, in Emerson’s words, “trust thyself” and to develop “an original relationship […]

March’s Ministry Theme: The Practice of Trust An Investment in Love: Pledge Drive Sunday Rev. Tim Temerson, Jimmy Gorham, & Pam McIntire With the world moving in unloving and unjust directions, the UU Congregation of Charlottesville is committed to putting love into action within our congregation and in the wider world. Join us as we […]

“Why Unitarian Universalism is a DEI Religion” Rev. Tim Temerson & Greg Townsend Few things have been more maligned than programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Today’s service will deepen our understanding of the importance of DEI and explore why Unitarian Universalism is committed to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rev. Tim will […]

February’s Ministry Theme: The Practice of Inclusion Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones “Bringing Our Whole Selves” As we navigate the times we are in, what helps make it possible for us to show up fully? Come explore how we can help each other feel safer as well as be with our own feelings of discomfort. […]

“Remembering Jane Crow: An Intersectional Journey” Rev. Tim Temerson & Angela Orebaugh Although not well known during her lifetime, Pauli Murray was a leader in the struggle for civil rights. She was also transgender at a time when gender dysphoria was seen as a mental illness and gender-affirming health care was unavailable. As we celebrate […]

“Nothing is Settled So Everything Matters” Rev. Tim Temerson & Worship Weavers With the daily barrage of negative news and the seemingly runaway growth of hate and fear, it can be hard not to feel hopeless and to fall into despair. Today’s service will seek out sources of hope and pay close attention to what […]

Rev. Tim Temerson & Price Thomas “A Network of Mutuality: MLK Sunday Celebration As we celebrate the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., today’s service marks the beginning of a partnership between UUCville and City of Promise. Price Thomas, Executive Director of City of Promise, will join us to talk about the […]

Rev. Tim Temerson & Price Thomas “A Network of Mutuality: MLK Sunday Celebration” As we celebrate the life and ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., today’s service marks the beginning of a partnership between UUCville and City of Promise. Price Thomas, Executive Director of City of Promise, will join us to talk about the […]

Come to Church Anyway! by Rev.  Victoria Weinstein Last Sunday morning I picked up the phone in the office at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, LA. After I said, “Good morning, Unitarian Church,” a woman’s voice said, “Good morning! Can you tell me what the topic is this morning?” Uh-oh. I thought real fast […]

December’s Ministry Theme: The Practice of Presence 11 a.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024 Beyond Regrets–An Infinity of Possibilities Rev. Susan Karlson On this Sunday before New Year’s, we’ll explore liberating love through the per-spective taken in Matt Haig’s book, The Midnight Library. Rev. Susan will reflect on the decisions we make that influence our whole […]