The Sunday prior to Thanksgiving is traditionally when we have our multi-bread communion service. Because of Covid, we’ve had to do this service differently the past few years. As we continue our Covid safety protocols, we invite you to bring bread to share following worship at our Soup Sunday luncheon. If you are able, bring bread […]

“A River of a Rock” Rev. Tim Temerson & Mary Beth Wiley Unitarian Universalism affirms the “free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” But what exactly do we mean by religious or spiritual truth? Where do we search for truth and how do we know if we’ve found it? A family-friendly space to participate […]

“Faith Made Real: Living the 8th Principle” Rev. Leia Durland-Jones Prelude    ​​​​​​​​offered by Scott Deveaux Welcome   ​ ​​​Caroline Landis, Worship Weaver Steve Brecker, UUCville Board of Trustees Opening Hymn, #368​​​Now Let Us Sing Chalice Lighting                              Sharing the Rainbow Chalice Singing Together         ​​ ​There […]

Ancestor Sunday Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville “The ancestors are not far away: they are very, very near us.” John O’Donahue All ages are invited to join in our annual observance of Ancestors’ Sunday. Special music will be offered by guest musician, Adam Dyer. Those attending worship in person […]

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charlottesville A Celebration of Ministry All are invited to join this special service as we mark Rev. Leia’s 30 years of service to UU Charlottesville.  We’ll sing, share, and celebrate this ongoing faithful partnership between Leia and our congregation. A family-friendly space to participate in worship is available in the social […]

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 […]