Sunday Services and Sermons – Page 9 – Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville

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UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP

May’s Ministry Theme: The Practice of Imagination
11 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 2025

A Bouquet of Love and Service:
Flower Communion Sunday

Rev. Tim Temerson

Join us as we celebrate the many gifts and blessings we share at UUCville. Today’s service will feature our annual Flower Communion ritual, a celebration of leaders and volunteers, and the presentation of the Connie Cheetham award for distinguished service to our congregation. You are invited to bring flowers to share as part of Flower Communion.

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Sharing Joys and Sorrows
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Children & Youth

11:00 AM

Celebrating Me & My World (infant through 4 years-old)

Our lesson this week is titled “People Help Me”. Through a book and activities, we will look at the ways in which other people help and support us, as well as how we can help others!

Spirit Play

This week, the Spirit Play class will be telling and discussing the story “Going on a Picnic”.

Lego ValUUs

Lego ValUUs will be continuing their discussion of UU values through interactive Lego projects and books. This week, they are talking about love; specifically, how we show love through our actions.

Moral Tales

The Moral Tales lesson for this week focuses on working together and the power of collaboration. The students will hear a story adapted from Aesop´s Fables, and do an activity that ties in.

Neighboring Faiths

Neighboring Faiths will meet on Sunday. Watch for an email from the class leaders for details about Sunday’s plans.

12:15 PM
Coming of Age and YRUU both meet this Sunday from 12:15-1:30PM

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UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP – April 30, 2023: “Celebrating Our Journeys”

Posted on April 29, 2023

Rev. Tim Temerson, Jimmy Gorham & Angela Orbaugh As Unitarian Universalists we often use the metaphor of the “journey” to describe our spiritual lives. Today we will explore what it means to make a spiritual journey as members of our congregation share their own stories and experiences. LINK TO ZOOM SERVICE Sharing Joys and Sorrows […]

UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP; 11am – April 23, 2023

Posted on April 21, 2023

IN PERSON AND ON ZOOM “Beyond Denial and Doom” Rev. Tim Temerson, Sharon Baiocco & Angela Orbaugh As acceptance of the reality of climate change has grown, a new attitude is emerging – climate doom and despair. While concern about the future of the planet is both understandable and even motivating, those feelings must not […]

UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP: 11 a.m. Sunday, April 16, 2023; Sing Out Praises for the Journey

Posted on April 13, 2023

A Multigenerational Celebration of Congregation’s 80th Birthday! Join Revs. Leia and Tim in a service of celebration with story, song, and special music. We will reflect on our congregation’s past, look to our future, and honor the work of many hands and hearts that have brought us to this day. Our service will end with a live jazz recessional offered […]

UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP: 11 am, April 09, 2023

Posted on April 6, 2023

“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 […]

UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP, 11 am, April 2: The Path of Vulnerability

Posted on March 30, 2023

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 […]

UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP, March 26, 2023: “The In-Between God” ,

Posted on March 23, 2023

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 […]

UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP March 19, 2023 Together We Build: “Braver/Safer Spaces”

Posted on March 16, 2023

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 […]

Community Worship – March 12, 2023 at 11am: “With Head and Heart”

Posted on March 9, 2023

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 […]

UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP – March 5, 2023

Posted on March 3, 2023

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 […]

Community Service at 11 am. Sunday Feb. 26, 2023: Together We Build

Posted on February 24, 2023

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 […]