Interest Groups
Check the online calendar for meeting times and locations.
Choir
The UUC Choir sings two Sundays a month from September through May. Weekly rehearsals are on Wednesdays, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The choir will not meet during the summer.
The “Sages” meet every first and third Mondays at 2:00 p.m. in Meeting Room A room at the UUC. We always have a lively discussion on topics of interest to older adults (that means everything in the universe). Any adult of any age is welcome to join us.
EarthSpirit Sisters
are a spirit-filled community of sisters, supporting each other with love and respect; creating safe, sacred spaces in which we share rituals and celebrate milestones. We honor our sisters with love and trust as we share our journeys and seek our truths. We gather to create sacred space for ritual work and activities. We are affiliated with the UUC, and we often hold rituals, workshops, and seasonal celebrations at the UUC in Elarth Hall. However, it is not necessary to belong to the UUC in order to attend EarthSpirit Sisters meetings and rituals; our membership is open to all who seek sisterhood and desire a deeper understanding and spiritual awareness of ancient Earth-centered traditions.
Learn more.
Covenant Groups
A growing number of UU congregations are utilizing small group ministries as a way of helping people connect and support each other. The term “small-group ministry” recognizes that we can all “minister” to each other. Covenant Groups are small group ministries in which members agree to a certain set of expectations created by the group. Covenant Groups give our members and friends a safe place to discuss ideas and beliefs. Learn more.
Meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 5:30 p.m. in Elarth Hall. Each gathering begins 5 minutes of shared reading from group members, 5-10 minutes of centered-breathing work, followed by 30 minutes of seated meditation. All levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one.
Meets Monday mornings at 7 a.m. at the Panera Bread in Blacksburg. Start the week right!
A drop-in Women’s Lunch gathering occurs on the first and third Friday’s of each month. Check the calendar for locations.
Men's Coffee and Breakfast Group
Meets Monday mornings at 8 a.m. at Panera Bread in Blacksburg. All men are welcome to enjoy fellowship and stimulating conversation.
Young Adults Group (those aged 18-35)
The Young Adults sponsor a covenant group that meets for monthly get-togethers and activities. Past activities have included a potluck and a ski trip on President’s weekend. If interested, send Lisa Evanylo your contact information and she will sign you up for the young adult announcement email list.
For over 10 years, free yoga classes have been held at UUC. Though the yoga sessions are primarily for members and friends of the congregation, the class welcomes drop in visitors and guests. The sessions are generally lightly strenuous though participants can adjust the poses or stretches to match their level of experience or fitness. The sessions begin at 6:00 and end before 7:30 in the main multi-purpose space (Elarth Hall). You can feel free to bring your own mat or use one the mats that are provided for you. Feel free to drop in.
High School Youth Group
The Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) is for high-school-aged young adults. The group, which operates from the model of youth empowerment, meets on Sundays at 6 p.m. at the UUC Meeting House. The YRUU does not meet over the summer. Learn more.
Middle School Youth Group (MSYG)
MSYG is for youth in grades 6-8 and is the fun arm of the Middle School Religious Education program. Activities occur at the UUC and off-site. The group meets two Friday evenings a month. Learn more.