All articles for the September newsletter should be sent to newsletter@uucnrv.org by 9 PM. 

Want to learn more about environmental responsibility—from individual and congregational perspectives?  Join UUs across VA in a video conference at UUC. We gather in Elarth to hear presentations on green living and congregational sustainability from folks representing GreenFaith, Living the Change, and Interfaith Power & Light. Use this link to sign up for the workshop, indicating that you are participating as part of a group and that Rev. Pam (revpam.uuc@gmail.com) is the group contact.

Meets on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month from 8:30-9:30 a.m. Email Karen Hager to join the group and receive links to the discussion articles. Learn more.   

Meets at 7:00 a.m. Mondays at Panera Bread in Blacksburg. Learn more.

Meets at 7:00 a.m. Mondays at Panera Bread in Blacksburg.  Learn more.

Meets each Tuesday from 7-8 p.m. All levels are welcome and no experience necessary. Learn more. 

Meets each Wednesday from noon – 1 PM in Elarth Hall. Come explore our faith’s American history with a particular emphasis on our luminaries. Come to one session, come to all. Come to know more of our proud heritage. Bring a bag lunch, if desired.

All are welcome to join our FREE yoga class which meets weekly on Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. All levels welcome. Bring a mat if you have one. 

All who love to sing are welcome to join our choir. Rehearse each Wednesday evening from 7-8:30 PM and sing at the 1st & 3rd Sunday services each month. Contact Jennifer for more info. 

Come to the 24th annual UU RenUUal Retreat at Camp Alta Mons in Shawsville and meet fellow UUs from Roanoke and the NRV. Enjoy camping, hiking, exploring, cook-outs, campfires, and singing at this fun, laid-back weekend. Start camping at 4 PM on Friday, August 30 and enjoy a potluck dinner at 6:30 PM. The retreat continues until Sunday at noon, but attendees are welcome to come for as little or as much time as desired. No need to pre-register – just show up. The campsite costs $2.50/person/night. If planning to come just for the day or the campfire, a small donation would be appreciated. For more info, contact Jim Kern or Carol Kern.