UUCA Welcomes You

Welcome! You're invited to join us for worship on any Sunday.
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UUCA Upcoming Events

Here's our list of Upcoming Events.
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Children & Youth Programs

UUCA has an energetic and passionate Lifespan Religious Education program for children and youth!
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Justice Ministry Movie Night

Friday, October 11 7PM. RIVERBLUE spans the globe to infiltrate one of the world’s most pollutive industries, fashion. Narrated by clean water supporter Jason Priestley, this groundbreaking documentary examines the destruction of our rivers, its effect on humanity, and the solutions that inspire hope for a sustainable future.
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UUCA Shows Up at Blue Ridge Pride

The Yellow-Shirt Brigade was highly visible at the Blue Ridge Pride Parade and Festival this past weekend.
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Sunday, October 13, 2019  9:15 & 11:15am
Rev. Jeff Jones, Guest Minister
Be the Change! Language Matters
The words we use to express ourselves carry great power, shaping how we and our values are received in the world

 

Rev. Mark Ward

Rev. Mark Ward
Lead Minister

Rev. Ward offers spiritual leadership and a pastoral presence for the congregation and is chiefly responsible for its worship life. He also acts as chief of staff and oversees management of the congregation’s ministries. He was called as Lead Minister of UUCA in 2004.

To read Rev. Ward’s biography, click here.

Rev. Claudia Jimenez
Minister of Faith Development

Rev. Jimenez oversees the congregation’s pastoral and faith development ministries, working with the Lead Minister to provide a pastoral presence for the congregation.  She leads the faith development activities of our congregation, including educational activities for all age groups and small group ministries.  She also leads worship monthly. Rev. Jimenez was hired as Minister of Faith Development of UUCA in 2018.

To read Rev. Jimenez’s biography, click here.

Read our weekly Staff & President Reflections blog!

 

Transformed by Forgiveness (audio and text)

Sunday, October 6, 9:15 & 11:15am
Rev. Claudia Jimenez, Minister of Faith Development
Forgiveness isn’t easy. It takes courage and vulnerability to forgive those who have hurt us. And yet the ability to do so can be transformative. Can we choose to cultivate love instead of hate in our hearts? Can we always forgive? Should we always forgive? Join us for an exploration of the complexities and possibilities of forgiveness. Click on title to continue.