“The First Easter Sermon” Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones In the Easter story, Jesus’ resurrection is first revealed to Mary Magdalene, who is often portrayed in the Christian tradition as an outcast and a sinner.  Today’s service will explore Mary Magdalene’s prominent place in the Easter story and ask what her life and experience […]

ORDER OF SERVICE  “Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There!” April 02, 2023 Rev. Tim Temerson Prelude    ​​​​                         offered by Scott Deveaux Welcome                                                   Call To Worship                      Rev. Tim Temerson Chalice Lighting​​​ Opening Hymn  ​​  […]

In some religions, God is understood as an old man who sits in judgment above, beyond, and separate from humankind. Today’s service will make the case for a very different understanding of God that sees the divine as the connections of love and compassion human beings create and build with each other. Many thanks to […]

Rev. Leia Durland-Jones & Caroline Landis  As Unitarian Universalists, we value each person’s search for truth and meaning throughout life. Yet for this search to be realized, we must be open to new ideas and perspectives and take the risks that go with showing up fully in community. Join Rev. Leia as she reflects on […]

Rev. Tim Temerson & Mary Beth Wiley The late Howard Thurman was a mystic, minister, and one of the great spiritual voices of the 20th century. Today’s service will look at the life of this extraordinary visionary and the connection he made between spirituality and social action as our congregation prepares for Impact’s upcoming Nehemiah […]

Together We Build: The Good News of Unitarian Universalism Rev. Tim Temerson  Can you feel it? Can you feel the joy, the love, and the energy we are building at the UU Congregation of Charlottesville? Join us as we kick-off our annual pledge drive and reflect on what we are building together and why our […]

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY Revs. Leia Durland-Jones & Tim Temerson Can you feel it? Can you feel the joy, the love, and the energy we are building at the UU Congregation of Charlottesville? Join us as we kick-off our annual pledge drive and reflect on what we are building together and why our financial commitments speak loudly […]

“A Black Pioneer in a White Denomination” Revs. Tim Temerson and Tori Goodloe IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM Today’s service celebrates Black History Month by looking at the life and ministry of Rev. Egbert Ethelred Brown, who was a trailblazing Unitarian minister and a leading voice in African American Humanism. We will explore Rev. Brown’s […]

“Love Stories” Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones All are invited as we explore this month’s ministry theme, “The Path of Love,” in multigenerational community. What messages and stories does love offer us as we move through our lives? How can we be bearers of love and friendship in our day to day living? Join Revs. […]

“Answering the Call of Love” Rev. Leia Durland-Jones with Mary Beth Wiley, Worship Weaver Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition open to new understandings of who we are both as individuals and as people of faith. As a living tradition, we practice being open to new ways of naming and articulating what we value. As we work to […]