Current refugee and immigration policies make questions about giving sanctuary real, not just theoretical. We’ll explore the history of the Sanctuary Movement and what it might mean for us today, both individually and as a congregation.
As we practice making sacred space within and for ourselves, how might we embody that inner peace to extend sanctuary and a welcoming space to others, within our congregation and beyond? UUC’s Choir will sing at the service.
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As we begin exploring what it means to be a people of Sanctuary, we’ll consider where and how we find refuge for ourselves from a sometimes raucous world. How might we quiet the outside noise so that we can listen to the still small voice … read more.
We’ll celebrate the birth of Persian mystic, Rumi, one week early by considering what it means to be a mystic. What might we learn from those whose vision of the world and experience goes beyond the rationale?
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UUC has committed to a vision that includes Becoming a Beacon of Liberal Religion in the New River Valley, and members of our community have many opportunities to engage in the work that will bring that vision to life. Come celebrate our congregation’s many ministries … read more.
We’ll mark the opening day of the Religious Education year with a backpack blessing for those who have returned to school, and then we’ll explore what it means to be people with vision as individuals. As we mark the new school year, the Jewish New … read more.
