All Who Welcome All Are Welcome Here

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke (UUCR) has been a center of liberal faith in the Roanoke Valley for more than 70 years. Our members practice their faith as a way to be a force for good in the world.

UUCR is a growing, diverse congregation. Our visitors and members represent different age groups; ethnic and religious backgrounds; sexual orientations and gender identities. Singles, couples, and families have found a home where they can share and cultivate common values; challenge each other to try new things; and find lifelong friendships.

We believe we can make a difference in each other’s lives and in the lives of others in our community. We come together in worship, fellowship, and acts of service, striving to make justice, hope, and love known in the Roanoke Valley and beyond. Our congregation is open and welcoming to anyone seeking a safe, inspiring place to explore their spirituality in their own way and at their own pace, with respect for others on their own journeys.

• Our Mission: We respect and honor one another as we work for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice.
• Our Vision: UUCR is a beacon of hope and a harbor for all who value wisdom found in every faith tradition and every person’s spiritual truth.
• Our Covenant: We commit to supporting each other with respect and direct communication as we work in community to explore spiritual growth and to be a force for good in the world.

Our Shared Values

In 2024, the Unitarian Universalism Association voted to adopt a new way to describe our core faith as being reflected in the following Shared Values, all centered in love:

• Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
• Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
• Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
• Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
• Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
• Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.

Visit the Unitarian Universalist Association’s Shared Values page for a deeper dive on these essential aspects of UU faith.