Letter from Rev Leia

Thank you from the depths of my heart for your wonderful send off last Sunday and for the gift of my upcoming sabbatical. Words cannot adequately express my appreciation for the gifts of your love and support.  Special thanks to everyone who contributed financially to support my sabbatical.  Your generosity...

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Board President’s Report, February 2024

The Long Range Planning Task Force has been hosting Congregational Conversations about the interests and passions of congregants in supporting our mission. The conversations were divided up in relation to the four main focus areas of our mission: Wonderful, thoughtful ideas were raised in these conversations. And, there are still...

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Donate to NPR Through Our Church

We partner with the UU congregations in Roanoke, Lynchburg, and Blacksburg to fund Corporate Underwriting announcements about UU congregations in the area. 100% of your gift will go to Radio IQ/WVTF. You will also be supporting our congregations in welcoming new people to the UU community of “brave, curious and...

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March Social Action Collection: Cultivate Charlottesville

At Cultivate Charlottesville we believe FOOD IS A HUMAN RIGHT. We engage youth and community in building equitable, sustainable food systems through garden-based experiential learning, growing and sharing healthy food, and amplifying community leaders while advocating for food justice. Our approach centers racial equity as we grow with students, neighbors, and...

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Community Issue: Your Help Is Needed

Long time UUCville member Kate Fraleigh has worked tirelessly on local criminal justice issues for years. Now she invites you to join her at a community forum on plans for the regional jail on February 12th or 29th. You won’t need to speak, but simply being there shows that many...

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Words of Thanks

”Words of Thanks” sends thanks to each and everyone who submitted mealtime blessings! The submission period is over… All good things come to a close and the submission period for providing mealtime graces is over. For the last three months, we have had a soulful experience of receiving, reading, enjoying,...

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Ryan Becklund, owner of Botanical Fare and Bar Botanical

Learn How to Cook Sustainably – Ministry for Earth

  The Ministry for Earth invites you to learn how to cook sustainably.  It is our great fortune to have a local vegan restaurateur – Ryan Becklund, owner of Botanical Fare and Bar Botanical – offer to teach a series of three classes for people who want to learn how...

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February Social Action Collection: IMPACT

This month, we invite you to consider giving to support the work of our Interfaith Organizing initiative – IMPACT. IMPACT is a multi-faith coalition of more than 30 local congregations, organizing to empower citizens to create significant change through direct action. This year IMPACT  is focusing on housing, childcare and...

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Board of Trustees January 24, 2024 Meeting Highlights

The Board met on January 24, 2024 via zoom. The Building Use Task Force evaluates and recommends the measures to lower our risk of COVID.  At this time, it appears that the number of cases is actually declining, and we do not need to reinstitute mandatory masking.  Masks will still...

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