Lessons from New Orleans
Rev. Pam Philips
This year’s General Assembly brought unique challenges and opportunities as the Unitarian Universalist Assoc. begins a new chapter in its commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, and multiculturalism. We’ll share some highlights from GA and consider how being a part of the larger denomination might impact who we are and might become as the UUC.
immediately following the service.
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Children's Religious Education Classes are for PreK-grade 8 children; Nursery care is available for younger children. Children should visit the sanctuary with their parents for the first portion of the service; teachers will escort children to class. See RE curriculum. |
Sunday Circle Meets the 1st & 3rd Sundays from 8:30-9:30 AM, Sept. - May. The next Sunday Circle discussion is on September 3. Check back later for more information on the topic and presenter. View upcoming topics. |
Giving 1/2 the Plate Away Each Sunday, UUC donates 1/2 the collection plate to local charities and UU-affiliated organizations. This Sunday's recipient is Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism in memory of Jim Key, long time UUA moderator. Learn more. |
For more information about Stewardship and donating to UUC,
visit our
Fundraising page. Online donations can be made
using credit cards or
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Are you seeking a place that stirs your head, heart and
hands? The Unitarian Universalist Congregation is a caring,
affirming and diverse liberal religious home in the New River
Valley, bringing spirit, love, justice, learning and reason to
life. Upcoming Events and News Highlights Welcome to Our New Settled Minister
Rev. Pam's office hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9-1, by appointment. Appointments can be made online via this link.
Welcoming Picnic for Rev. Pam & Jamie
Join us for a special
picnic/potluck on Saturday,
August 12
starting at 5 PM to
welcome Rev. Pam and Jamie to UUC and Blacksburg. We’ll gather
in our picnic area adjacent to the building unless the weather
forces us into Elarth Hall.
Annual Goods & Services Auction
Save the date for UUC’s
2017 Service Auction
– Saturday,
November 11 at 5 PM. The
theme this year is
Frontier Days.
UUC’s Mental Health Justice Ministry Works to Start Local NAMI
Chapter
NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) is coming to the New
River Valley! On Tuesday, August 15
from 5:30-7 PM,
come to
an informational meeting in Elarth Hall to answer your questions
and begin the process of affiliation with NAMI Virginia.
On
the
3rd
Monday of every month,
all in our community are welcome to participate in either of
two support groups.
The first group is for family and friends of those with a mental
illness,
and the
other group is for those coping with a mental illness
themselves.
Ice Cream Social On Sunday, August 20, following the service, all are invited to enjoy a delicious ice cream cone in our picnic area (Elarth if raining) to celebrate the end of Summer RE. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and welcome those new to UUC. It's sponsored by Lifespan Faith Development.
UUC is pleased to be hosting a concert featuring renowned UU
musician, Andrew McKnight, on Saturday, September 9 at 7 PM in
our sanctuary.
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Our Mission
Inspire. Create. Transform.
Inspire
spiritual and ethical growth.
Create compassionate community. Transform our community and the world through courageous love.
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Rev. Pam Philips
began serving the congregation on August 1. We are
looking forward to a bright future with Pam. 