Together, guided by reason and inspired by love, we celebrate diversity, confront oppression, and promote environmental and social justice.
Rev. Charlotte most recently served as lead minister at the Georgia Mountains Unitarian Universalist Church in Dahlonega, where she’s been for the past 12 years. Before that, she interned at Emerson UU in Marietta, her hometown.
She received her Master of Divinity from Harvard and an undergraduate degree in philosophy and religion at Queens University. She was ordained at Georgia Mountains and is in full fellowship with the UUA.
Throughout the search process, Rev. Charlotte exuded warmth and relatability while sharing her passions for social action and presenting extraordinary leadership and pastoral skills. She brings experience in palliative care, crisis intervention and de-escalation, and non-violent communication. Her joyful energy certainly resonates with our congregation’s vibrant worship life and shared commitment to justice.
Our Sunday Schedule
We know that attending a new church can be daunting! It can be difficult to meet new people, learn about the church’s culture, or find the best opportunities to get involved. We’ve got you covered! You are invited to attend one of our Connections Sessions following the Worship service. Members and staff will be there to greet you, catch you up on the 411, and answer all of your questions. So, grab a cup of coffee in the Social Hall and come by to say hello!
Whatever one calls it, religious education/faith formation/faith development is happening everywhere, all the time. Whether it be in the sanctuary, a classroom, the social hall, at Percy Priest Lake, the Nashville Zoo, a Pride celebration, or a weekend lock-in – which are just some of the places we’ve been together – we are always learning and growing.
Our congregation strives to be safe and a welcoming place to all. It is impossible to make a congregation 100% safe; however, there are steps that we take to make our congregation safer while still creating a supportive space for learning, growth, and challenge as well as actively working for the inclusion and safety of all people.
Our Safe Congregation Panel is tasked with preventing and addressing violence, abuse, harassment, inappropriate behavior, and other threats to the safety of every person who attends First UU Church of Nashville.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whatever is comfortable for you. You will find all types of attire at FUUN. Children should wear comfortable clothing. They may play on the floor, work with art supplies, or go outside.
No. We do begin our services with an opportunity for attenders to greet one another, but there is no requirement to speak and share about yourself.
We offer a range of Religious Education (RE) activities for children and youth of all ages. Your whole family will begin in the service together, and, after a “Time for All Ages”, young people (and any parents who would prefer to accompany them) who choose not to stay in the service head out to their RE spaces (Morgan House). Guardians may sign in children and youth at the RE Greeter table prior to entering the sanctuary for the service. The Nursery is also available for babies and toddlers starting at 9:30am on Sunday mornings. If a child prefers not to attend RE sessions or nursery, children are always welcome to stay for the full service! More detailed information is available under the Education menu button.
We offer the following accessible options:
- Accessible parking and a ramp to the sanctuary is accessible from the main parking lot.
- Elevator in the sanctuary to the social hall and restrooms.
- Accessible and gender-neutral restroom in the Social Hall.
Upon arriving, you'll note that we have special parking spots available for visitors with signage to our main entrance. Our greeters will welcome and guide you to our “Welcome table” in the social hall. There you can sign in, find out more about our congregation and grab a name tag. You are encouraged to join us for a casual gathering called “Social Hour” immediately following the service. It’s an excellent time to connect and learn more about the congregation and Unitarian Universalism in an informal atmosphere.
We know that attending a new church can be daunting! It can be difficult to meet new people, learn about the church’s culture, or find the best opportunities to get involved. We’ve got you covered! You are invited to attend one of our Connections Sessions, offered on the fourth Sunday of each month at 11:30 a.m., directly following the service. Members and staff will be there to greet you, catch you up on the 411, and answer all of your questions. So, grab a cup of coffee in the Social Hall and come by to say hello!
Every Sunday service and sermon is unique. We encourage you to attend several times to get a feel for who we are and our mission within the local community. Services typically include readings and music selections from a variety of traditions.
All are welcome to attend church activites! Though we hope you will join, you may remain a “friend” of the church. As a friend, you may participate in all the activities of our church.
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