A Remarkable Woman On June 10, the life of Bethany Veney was celebrated by the dedication of an interpretive marker and memorial garden in Luray. This remarkable woman, who had […]

(Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice image) Justice is at the core of our faith. Our congregations are called to make a positive difference in our wider communities. We work to […]

As we stated last month, the Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge has been accredited as a Green Sanctuary congregation by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). So, now what do […]

Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge has received the UUA’s Green Sanctuary and Welcoming Congregation designations. Now we are asking how we—as a small, rural congregation—can have a greater impact […]

We are excited to announce that the Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge (UUBRidge) has been designated a Green Sanctuary congregation by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) after several years […]

Advocacy in support of specific causes takes many forms, from participating in vigils and demonstrations, to contacting elected officials and others by signing petitions, writing letters, or making phone calls. […]

(NASA Image of Earth) On November 6, Rev. Russ Savage of the Unitarian Universalists of the Blue Ridge spoke to the congregation on “The Structure of Forgiveness.” He described the […]

The 27th Conference of the Parties—COP 27 The United Nations 27th environmental Conference of the Parties is underway in Egypt through November 18. Live sessions can be viewed online at https://unfccc.int/cop27/webcast. […]

Transgender Students The Virginia Department of Education under Governor Glen Youngkin has proposed changes regarding treatment of transgender and other youth in public schools. A new policy would replace the […]

Statue of Liberty (National Park Service) Freedom and the Rule of Law By Frank Dixon  Freedom doesn’t work so well without laws to curb its expression. Liberty is what’s left […]