Rev. Tim Temerson and Greg Townsend As we continue our focus on the theme of Courage, today’s service will explore the connections among peace, courage, and justice. What is the role of a peaceful heart in helping us find the courage and resilience to work for a more just and compassionate world?A family-friendly space to […]

“The Wisdom in Our Differences” with Rev. Tim Temerson,  Every Sunday, our congregation affirms that we are a  “church of the open-mind.” But what exactly does it mean to be open-minded, and can our open-mindedness extend to beliefs or religions other than our own? As we continue to explore our monthly theme of “Courage,” today’s […]

“The Courage of Forgiveness” Rev. Tim Temerson    As we begin exploring our monthly theme of courage, today’s service will consider the meaning of forgiveness as well as the courage needed to forgive and to seek forgiveness. ORDER OF SERVICE “The Courage of Forgiveness” Rev. Tim Temerson & Patrick Miga “There is No Future Without […]

Rev. Tim Temerson  As we conclude our monthly services about the theme of Belonging, today’s service will imagine what a world of belonging might look and feel like and ask what role religious communities like the UU Congregation of Charlottesville can and must play in building such a world. ORDER OF SERVICE The church is […]

“Free Together” Rev. Tim Temerson LINK TO 11AM ZOOM SERVICE Unitarian Universalism values religious freedom – the freedom to question, to doubt, to grow, and to search for one’s own authentic spiritual truth and meaning. But rather than searching for truth alone, Unitarian Universalists live and celebrate their spiritual freedom in communities like the UU […]

“The Joy of Belonging” Rev. Leia Durland-Jones & Rev. Tim Temerson LINK TO JOIN THE SERVICE ON ZOOM In celebration of our return from summer and the beginning of a new church year, we will share our ritual of water communion, explore our monthly theme of “Belonging,” and experience the sheer joy of beloved community. […]

On this Sunday before Labor Day, Rev. Leia reflects on September’s ministry theme “The Path of Belonging.” What does it mean to “belong” and how does it feel in our bodies, minds, and spirits? How can our actions help create a community of belonging for us all, especially those who feel marginalized? How can we […]

Our lives are full of unexpected twists and turns that give shape to our lived experiences and personal stories. In our final Sunday with August’s ministry theme, “Embodiment,” Rev. Leia shares how exploring and honoring “embodiment” has helped her navigate life’s meandering path. Come join in the story, reflect on your own life experience and opportunities […]

August’s Theme:  EMBODIMENT Text of Rev. Tim Temerson’s Sermon –  Living the Shirk Life   Whenever I preach about the importance of rest and of being rather than always doing, I begin with a confession. You see, this is one of those sermons where I’m preaching as much if not more to myself as I […]

Service led by Rev. Tim Temerson & Debby Norton (Worship Weaver) As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm mystery and wonder as important sources of truth and meaning. Today we will explore the importance of uncertainty in Unitarian Universalism and ask if one can be “spiritual” or “religious” while, at the same time, saying “I don’t know” […]