UU COMMUNITY WORSHIP September’s Ministry Theme: Beginnings 11 a.m. Sunday, September 20, 2026 Choosing to Bless the World Rev. Tim Temerson & Carolyn Fitzpatrick At the UU Congregation of Charlottesville, we are blessed by the many gifts each and every one you bring to our congregation. Today’s service will celebrate our gifts and the choice […]

“Beginning Together”: Water Communion Sunday Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones  Join us as UUCville celebrates the beginning of a new congregational year. All are invited to bring water from home to share during our ritual of water communion. The service will be designed for all ages as we worship in multigenerational community. We will […]

The Labor of Love Rev. Leia Durland-Jones & Greg Townsend September 6, 2026 Have you ever wondered what we mean when we say “love is at the center” of our faith? How does putting love at the center help shape who we are, what we believe, and how we show up? As we mark this […]

“In Defense of Pollyanna” Rev. Anne Tulou and Lauren Doran  Join us for worship as we question and explore the place of joy in a world fraught with injustice and harm. Rev. Anna Tulou (She/They) is the Assistant Minister at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Richmond. ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude Scott DeVeaux Welcome    […]

“Spiritual Bravery” Rev. Leia Durland-Jones and Angela Orebaugh Our lives are multifaceted and challenging, regardless of our age or circumstances. Come explore how embracing Spiritual Bravery might help us navigate the present as well as the days ahead. ORDER OF SERVICE Prelude                                 John Mayhood Welcome                           Angela Orebaugh, Worship Weaver                                                       Jimmy Gorham, Board […]

11 am Sunday, August 16, 2026 ” Three Questions” Rev. Tim Temerson & Carolyn Fitzpatrick With the beginning of early voting rapidly approaching, join us as UUCville’s Mosaic Squad kicks off our congregation’s efforts to resist authoritarianism and to support free and fair elections. Today’s service will focus on three proposed amendments to the Virginia […]

“The Humanist Way” Rev. Tim Temerson & Tori Goodloe While Unitarian Universalism is influenced by countless sources, texts, and ideas, few have had a greater impact than Humanism. But what exactly is Humanism? Is it a religion, a philosophy, a way of life, or….? Today we will explore the key ideas and values of Humanism […]

Be Nobody’s Darling Rev. Annie Foerster & Jason Woodson Possibly you were brought up in the church of WWTNT – What Would the Neighbors Think? There’s only one cure for it–to create what William Ellery Channing called “The Free Mind.”   ORDER OF SERVICE  Prelude John Mayhood Welcome    Jason Woodson, Worship Weaver Call to Worship     […]

Character Is What You Are In the Dark Greg Townsend & Lauren Doran A person’s true character is who they are on a fundamental level, drawing from their deeply held values and principles. It is often the case that this character is tested and manifested in times of darkness. Today’s service will focus on how […]

“What to a Unitarian Universalist is the Fourth of July?” Revs. Tim Temerson & Leia Durland-Jones As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm the values enshrined in the Declaration of Independence – equality, liberty, and the right to live a full, meaningful, and happy life. At the same time, we UUs have long recognized that our country has not, […]