On Sunday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m., join the Zoom worship service: The World’s on Fire (and We Still Fall in Love). (We stream our services live and they are not available later.)
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Guest Minister Rev. Erin J. Walter leads our worship service today. [Read more…]
Virtual Connections for Whole-Congregation Events

Outreach Offering
Link for April 18 – 24. Our offering will support La Soupe in its mission to rescue/transform and share food, offering a solution to those who live in food insecure neighborhoods, face homelessness or other obstacles that prevent them from accessing meals. You can donate here: La Soupe Donation page.
Looking for the April 11-17 donation link? Donate here: IPM website.

UU Hymn of the Week: “Break Not the Circle”
During the week of April 12, enjoy the YouTube video Break Not the Circle. Our hymn is #323, performed by Les Tacy, Music Director, with audio and video editing by Steph Tacy. [Read hymn introduction…]
Other Virtual Connections

Religious Exploration for Children & Youth
All Ages: Story Time with Rev. Pam. Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.
PreK: Sunday Funday, Sundays. 9:00-9:20 a.m.
Grades K-5: CARTUUNS, Sundays. 9:30-10:00 a.m.
Grades 6-8: D’Oh, God! and Youth Group. Sundays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Grades 6-8: Crossing Paths continues for those already registered.
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Social Justice Collaborative Meeting
On Tuesday, April 20, at 7:00 p.m., join the Zoom meeting: Social Justice Collaborative Meeting. Supporting each other in promoting UU principles to “help heal the world.” [Read more…]

Babes Discuss Surviving vs. Living
Wednesday, April 21, 2021, 7:00 p.m. A Zoom meeting link will be sent by the Babes with Books email group. Open to women of the church. Reading Dear Edward, by Ann Napolitano. [Read more…]

Discussion of the UU Common Read
Register by May 1 for this 3-part discussion of Breathe: A Letter to My Sons, by Imani Perry. Fridays, May 7, 14, and 21, at 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. [Read more and register…]

Racial Justice Action Planning
On Monday, May 10, at 7:00 p.m., join the Zoom meeting: (A Zoom link will appear here before the meeting.) When confronted with racial injustice, people ask: But what can I do? The answers are plentiful, as Heritage members are learning. [Read more…]

Virtual Easter Egg Hunt
Now through Friday, April 30. Search a string of UU websites for eggs.

Women Singing In Sacred Circle
Second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom. Shelley Graff, facilitator. Women Singing In Sacred Circle is a wonderful opportunity to share voice and spirit through song. [Read more…]

Spiritual and Social Support Group
Every Friday at 12 noon, via Zoom. The intent is for the group to be cooperative, leaderless, discussion-oriented, and supportive—encouraging listening, acceptance, spiritual growth, and caring for one another. [Learn how to get the Zoom link…]

Adult Faith Development Programs
HUUC congregants are invited to join the Blacksburg congregation for these online programs. [Learn more and get Zoom links …]
Sunday Circle: Sunday, April 4, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Topic: On losing historic sites.
Spiritual Aging: Sunday, April 4, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Anti-Racism Group: Sundays, April 11 and 25, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Sunday Circle: Sunday, April 18, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Experience of living and volunteering on island.
Community Conversations: Sunday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. What is Essential?
The Fifth Dimension for Adults: Tuesday, April 27, 7-8 p.m. Twilight Zone episode discussion.
Conversations on Our Faith: Meets Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Book Again, by Adam Grant.
Meditation: Meets Tuesdays, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
In-Person Events

First Anniversary Open House for Heritage Acres
Sunday, April 25, 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. At Heritage Acres Memorial Sanctuary. Featuring a specially curated natural art exhibit from local artists, seed-scattering ceremony, guided tours of the grounds, and much more! [Read more…]

Vespers: Nourishing our Souls in Sound and Silence
Wednesday, April 28, 7:00-8:00 p.m., outside at Heritage UU Church, weather permitting. Our Vespers service is loosely patterned after vespers of the Taizé Monastic Community in France , which were created to build a sense of communion with the holy through singing, readings, reflection, and silence. Reservation required. [Read more…]