New Group Descriptions
This is a alphabetical listing of all church groups, committees, councils and task forces.
Active Minds
minister@uucharlottesville.org
A group of friendly faces who meet Thursdays at 1:00 PM in the Church Parlor to discuss a variety of topics pertaining to daily life and the world. Meetings last about an hour and a half with refreshments about halfway through and are open to all.
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Administrative Council
admin@uucharlottesville.org
Coordinates the activities of the committees involved with the church’s financial activities, its staff and physical plant.
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Adult Faith Development (details)
are@uucharlottesville.org
Chooses and coordinates a wide variety of adult religious education classes and activities on evenings and weekends throughout the year.
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Aesthetics Committee
aesthetics@uucharlottesville.org
Approves proposals that influence the aesthetics of the church’s rooms and buildings such as paint colors, curtains, furniture, and artwork.
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Altar Decorations
altar@uucharlottesville.org
Coordinates the altar decorations for Sunday morning services.
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Artists/Art Shows
artists@uucharlottesville.org
Organizes monthly exhibitions of art by local artists or special interest groups connected to UU. Artists donate ten percent of sales to the church.
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Back Page Writers
writers@uucharlottesville.org
People who want to become better writers by generating new ideas and new materials through a variety of writing exercises and assignments. In addition, they take turns sharing their work, offering constructive criticism, and receiving suggestions for improvement.
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Bed & Breakfast
bandb@uucharlottesville.org
Assists UU families from other locations to find a place to stay and rest.
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Board of Trustees
president@uucharlottesville.org
The Board of Trustees, elected by the congregation in May, constitutes the governing body of the church.
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Buildings
buildings@uucharlottesville.org
Organizes work parties to maintain church buildings and manages the budget for building repairs and upkeep.
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Bulletin Editorial
bulletin@uucharlottesville.org
Reviews policy concerning the bulletin content and production.
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Canvass
canvas@uucharlottesville.org
Responsible for planning and coordinating our annual canvass, which provides most of the operating budget of the church.
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CareNet
carenet@uucharlottesville.org
Carenet is a network of volunteers that offers services to church members and supporters during times of need. Anyone within the church community may be called upon to help a neighbor in need. Carenet typically assists with meals, transportation and errands. We can also help with other tasks on a short term basis.
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Chalice Lighters
office@uucharlottesville.org
Chalice Lighters is a UUA-wide organization seeking members willing to donate $15 or more three times a year toward spreading UU-ism throughout the US, and particularly through our own TJ District to support fellowships and congregations building their first church or calling their first minister.
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Children’s Religious Education (details)
Works with the Director of Religious Education to create the religious education experiences for our two-year-old through sixth-grade students. Focus areas include curricula selection, special events, social action projects, and children’s worship. Supports RE teaching teams.
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Choirs (Adult & Children)
music@uucharlottesville.org
Music is chosen from many different traditions to enhance worship and strengthen our community.
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Coffee Servers
coffee@uucharlottesville.org
Set up refreshments including coffee, tea, lemonade, cookies, etc. for coffee hour after Sunday services and clean up afterwards.
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Committee on Ministry
CoM@uucharlottesville.org
Interprets, supports, and monitors the ministry of the Church.
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Communications Council
communicationscouncil@uucharlottesville.org
Coordinates the committees involved with communicating church news and activities both within the church and to the outside community.
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Community Dinners
Come and share a meal with your church community. A simple supper is available every Wednesday around 6 p.m. Contact the office to reserve your place the Monday before by 10 AM.
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Covenant Groups (details)
covenantgroups@uucharlottesville
Small groups that meet bi-monthly to explore and support each others’ spiritual development. A community-building process that encourages friendships and closeness within the congregation.
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Denominational Concerns
Educates the congregation about district and continental UU activities. For UUSC, coordinates fundraising events in support of the UUA’s domestic and international social justice ministry.
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DRE (Director of Religious Education) Relations
drerelations@uucharlottesville.org
Supports and serves as a communication channel between the DRE and the Congregation.
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Emotional Wellness Ministry
wellness@uucharlottesville.org
Faith-based mental health support group that focuses on positive spirituality and affirmation, support, shared life experiences, and outreach.
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Endowment
endowment@uucharlottesville.org
Oversees the church’s endowment funds, and offers education about planned giving to the church.
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Environmental Concerns (details)
green@uucharlottesville.org
The mission of the Environmental Concerns Committee is to transform the people and practices of TJMC-UU into a beacon of environmental sustainability and justice.
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Faith in Action Speaker Series
speakerseries@uucharlottesville.org
Arranges for monthly speakers for the Sunday morning alternate second service located in Summit House.
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Finance
finance@uucharlottesville.org
Meets monthly to oversee both the income and expenses of our ever-growing church. Proposes a budget annually for Board consideration.
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Food Pantry
office@uucharlottesville.org
Held on the first Friday of the month; distributes food purchased at the Food Bank to those in the community in need.
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Fund Raising (details)
Raises money for the church through the following annual events:
- “Book sale” ( March) booksale@uucharlottesville.org
- “Yard Sale Extravaganza” (August) yardsale@uucharlottesville.org
- “Services auction” (October) auction@uucharlottesville.org
Multiple volunteer opportunities available.
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Gay Straight Alliance
gaystraight@uucharlottesville.org
Promotes inclusiveness of GBLTQ members into the TJMC-UU community and works to increase awareness of GBLTQ issues within the church and in the Charlottesville and Virginia community.
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Greeters
greeters@uucharlottesville.org
Teams of people rresponsible each week for greeting people as they come in the door for Sunday services and welcomes newcomers at the Visitors’ Table in the Jefferson Foyer. The goal is to make all people feel welcome in our church.
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Grounds
grounds@uucharlottesville.org
Organizes work parties to maintain church grounds and manages the budget for grounds upkeep.
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History
history@uucharlottesville.org
Collects and preserves safely those documents and materials that relate to the history of the church.
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Humanist Group
humanist@uucharlottesville.org
Explores humanist concepts at monthly discussions.
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IMPACT
IMPACT@uucharlottesville.org
Works with other congregations to enact progressive social change within the Charlottesville community. Addressing the need for institutional change by a process of bringing together large numbers of individuals as a group to support and promote specific issues aimed at bettering the lives of everyone in the community.
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Informational Technology
technology@uucharlottesville.org
Plans, implements, and coordinates the technology infrastructure of the church in consultation with the church administrator and ministers.
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Internal Communications
communicationscouncil@uucharlottesville.org
Facilitates communication within the church community via e-mail, bulletin boards, flyers, etc.
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Labyrinth Ministry (details)
labyrinth@uucharlottesville.org
Offers the Labyrinth to the church and community on the fourth Friday evenings for a walking meditation experience. (Check dates for availability.)
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Leadership Development
leaddev@uucharlottesville.org
Responsible for nominating candidates for the Board of Trustees and some congregation-elected church committees; organizes leadership training workshops.
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Life Span Religious Education Council
recouncil@uucharlottesville.org
Coordinates the committees involved with religious education for all age groups.
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Long Range Planning
longrangeplanning@uucharlottesville.org
Develops long-range plans for TJMC-UU based on church priorities set by the congregation and the Board and to coordinate implementation of those recommendations.
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Meditation Buddhist Sangha
meditation@uucharlottesville.org
Seated and walking meditations are offered with the Clear Spring Zen Buddhist Sangha.
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Membership Development Council
mdcouncil@uucharlottesville.org
Coordinates the activities of those committees involved with the membership, social groups, and congregational growth.
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Membership
membership@uucharlottesville.org
Welcomes new members to the church and helps to highlight areas of church programming appropriate to their interests.
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Membership Tracking
membershiptracking@uucharlottesville.org
Annually updates the membership list, verifying those who are in active membership at TJMC to the UUA.
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Molly Michie Preschool
434-977-7406
mollymichie@uucharlottesville.org
This parent-run, cooperative preschool operates in the lower hall of the church five mornings a week. Was founded in 1967 by the church to provide an integrated multicultural preschool experience for church and community families.
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Music
music@uucharlottesville.org
Responsible for the oversight, administration, and enhancement of the music programs and works with and provides support to the Director of Music.
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Nature Spirit (details)
Nature Spirit welcomes all who feel nature is a vital part of spirituality. It affirms the spiritual teachings of earth-centered and pagan traditions, celebrates the sacred circle of life, and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. They have regular meetings, activities and worship services to celebrate the turning of the seasons and the sacredness of nature.
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PACEM
PACEM@uucharlottesville.org
Church members provide breakfast and dinner and a place to sleep for homeless persons for one to two weeks several times a year.
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Partner Church
partnerchurch@uucharlottesville.org
Maintains an ongoing, mutually beneficial relationship with our partner churches in Oltheviz, Romania and Nonkrem, India.
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Pastoral Visitors
pastoral@uucharlottesville.org
Church members appointed by the coministers to serve as pastoral care givers in our congregation. Work with the coministers to offer personal spiritual support to members of the church community who are ill at home or in the hospital, or going through a life crisis or transition, or are involved in care-giving. They provide comfort to the bereaved and maintain contact with those unable to attend church. They also sponsor workshops on relevant topics and community resources.
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Peace Action Committee (details)
peace@uucharlottesville.org
Leads social action discussions and actions opposing war and promoting peace.
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Personnel
personnel@uucharlottesville.org
Deals with church personnel concerns as necessary and acts as a liaison group to staff members.
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Publicity Committee
publicity@uucharlottesville.org
Supervises communications with the community through radio spots, newspaper ads, interviews, etc.
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Remembrance Garden
remembrancegarden@uucharlottesville.org
Oversees the use and maintenance of our church’s memorial garden and keeps its records.
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SCRIP Program (details)
scrip@uucharlottesville.org
This ongoing fundraiser sells GiftCards for area stores each Sunday after services. Four to ten percent of their grocery and pharmacy bill is donated to TJMC-UU.
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Social Action Council
socialaction@uucharlottesville.org
Coordinates the church’s social change programs and committees.
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Sound Crew
soundcrew@uucharlottesville.org
Manages the sound system and the recording of Sunday Services.
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Soup Kitchen
soupkitchen@uucharlottesville.org
Church members provide food, staff the kitchen, and serve meals to the needy of the Charlottesville.
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Twenties N Thirties (TNT) (details)
tnt@uucharlottesville.org
A social group for those in their twenties and thirties that gathers for regular monthly meetings and social events throughout the month.
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Undoing Racism
undoingracism@uucharlottesville.org
A group whose goal is to understand and counter the negative effects of racism in our lives, understood as a personal and institutional prejudice against racial minorities. Activities include personal support and study, educational programs and conferences, and political action.
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UU Christian Fellowship (UUCF)
uucf@uucharlottesville.org
The local chapter of UUCF meets the third Thursday of the month. Their aspirations include community building, worship experience, opportunities for ritual experiences, and maintaining contact with other Christians.
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UUGuys
uuguys@uucharlottesville.org
A men’s group meeting for mutual support and to lend service to the church community. Meetings center around getting to know each other, pursuing intellectual or religious questions, and purely social activities.
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UUppity Women
uuppities@uucharlottesville.org
You can be UUppity at any age! Women of all ages meet twice a month, one is an informal conversation and the other an activity. They meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month for fellowship and spiritual development.
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Ushers
ushers@uucharlottesville.org
Help set up and organize the sanctuary for Sunday morning services, distribute the orders of service, and collect the offertory. Teams work once every 7-8 weeks.
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UU United Nations
unausa@uucharlottesville.org
Provides financial support to the United Nations’ efforts to help those in other countries through UNICEF and other programs.
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Vespers
minister@uucharlottesville.org
An evening worship service focused on quiet reflection and healing held each Wednesday from 5:15 to 6:00 PM.
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Virginia UU Students (VUUS) (details)
Open to area college and university students seeking spiritual grounding during busy college life. Serves as a spiritual home for students by providing support for students through the challenges, sorrows, and triumphs of their college experience.
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Volunteer Coordinating
volunteers@uucharlottesville.org
Organizes activities promoting the volunteer opportunities at TJMC including activity fairs, the Time and Talent Survey, and volunteer recognition activities.
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Youth Programs Committee
youthprograms@uucharlottesville.org
Works with the Director of Religious Education to design and implement religious education programming for seventh through twelfth grade youth. Focus areas include: Worship, leadership development, learning, social action, social activities. Supports youth advisors.
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Web
web@uucharlottesville.org
Creates and maintains the church website and recommends policy concerning the content and appearance of the website.
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Worship Associates
worshipassociates@uucharlottesville.org
Work with the coministers to plan the Sunday morning worship service and serve as the lay leader for the services.
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Worship Council
worshipcouncil@uucharlottesville.org
Coordinates the activities of the worship groups within the congregation.
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