February 22, 2026 at 11:00 am

The single universal experience for humanity is death. Every culture and religion has their own approach – to the death of the body, to what happens to the spirit, and to what the work of grief asks of those of us who remain. Today, we’ll take a closer look at how humans deal with this most universal experience.

Sermon Transcript – February 22, 2026

“Celebration!” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

February 15, 2026 at 11:00 am

Sermon Transcript – February 15, 2026

“Not Unspectacular: On Relationship” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

February 8 2026 at 11:00 am

Immediately following this service, the membership was invited to stay and cast their vote on the proposal to call the Reverend Jen Raffensperger to Settled Ministry with UUCR. The motion carried with 98% approval.

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(service canceled due to severe weather)”We’ve Been Here Before: What the Hollywood Blacklist Can Teach Us About Life in 2026″ with Amanda Cockrell

February 1 2026 at 11:00 am

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Sunday service begins at 11:00 am. Most people arrive by 10:45 am to greet each other and find seats in the sanctuary. Learn more about Visiting UUCR, including location and accessibility information.

• First-time visitors: please come a little earlier so we may welcome you, provide a name tag, orient you to the sanctuary and, if appropriate, to the children’s services. 
• All Sunday services are also livestreamed on our YouTube page. 
• See more upcoming services.

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January 25, 2026 at 11:00 am

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“Survival is not a Theory: Audre Lorde and the Prophetic Legacy of Dr. King” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

January 18, 2026 at 11:00 am

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“The Poor Mountain Gnomes in: A Piratebush Encounter” with Rev. Jen, Jessie McKeon, and the UUCR youth

January 11, 2026 at 11:00 am

“Fire Communion” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

January 4 2026 11:00 am

Sunday service begins at 11:00 am. Most people arrive by 10:45 am to greet each other and find seats in the sanctuary. Learn more about Visiting UUCR, including location and accessibility information.

• First-time visitors: please come a little earlier so we may welcome you, provide a name tag, orient you to the sanctuary and, if appropriate, to the children’s services. 
• All Sunday services are also livestreamed on our YouTube page. 
• See more upcoming services.

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December 28, 2025 11:00 am

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 “Feast of the Spirit” – Christmas Eve with Rev. Jen Raffensperger and the UUCR Choir

December 24, 2025 6:30 pm

Winter Solstice with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

December 21, 2025 11:00 am

“Accepting Help” with Leslie Santapaul

December 14 2025 11:00 am

“Required” (A Service on Reparations) with Rev. Jen Raffensperger and Rev. Vernie Bolden

December 7 2025 11:00 am

Sunday service begins at 11:00 am. Most people arrive by 10:45 am to greet each other and find seats in the sanctuary. Learn more about Visiting UUCR, including location and accessibility information.

• First-time visitors: please come a little earlier so we may welcome you, provide a name tag, orient you to the sanctuary and, if appropriate, to the children’s services. 
• All Sunday services are also livestreamed on our YouTube page. 
• See more upcoming services.

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November 30, 2025 at 11:00 am

“Go Lifted Up: A Service of Bread Communion” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

November 23, 2025 at 11:00 am

“Transgender Day of Remembrance” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

November 16, 2025 at 11:00 am

“Roanoke Society of Friends” with Joy Sylvester Johnson

November 9, 2025 at 11:00 am

“Welcoming the Ancestors” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

November 2, 2025 at 11:00 am

Sunday service begins at 11:00 am. Most people arrive by 10:45 am to greet each other and find seats in the sanctuary. Learn more about Visiting UUCR, including location and accessibility information.

• First-time visitors: please come a little earlier so we may welcome you, provide a name tag, orient you to the sanctuary and, if appropriate, to the children’s services. 
• All Sunday services are also livestreamed on our YouTube page. 
• See more upcoming services.

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October 26, 2025 at 11:00 am

“Roanoke Asylum-Seekers Support Network” with Herb Beskar

October 19, 2025 at 11:00 am

UUCR joins multigenerational worship at Williams Memorial Baptist Church

October 12, 2025 at 11:00 am

Williams Memorial is located at 2105 Carroll Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24017. Phone: (540) 343-8972
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“From the Sky: Perspectives on Peace” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

October 5, 2025 at 11:00 am

Sunday service begins at 11:00 am. Most people arrive by 10:45 am to greet each other and find seats in the sanctuary. Learn more about Visiting UUCR, including location and accessibility information.

• First-time visitors: please come a little earlier so we may welcome you, provide a name tag, orient you to the sanctuary and, if appropriate, to the children’s services. 
• All Sunday services are also livestreamed on our YouTube page. 
• See more upcoming services.

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September 28, 2025

“Autumn Equinox: Seasons Change” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

September 21, 2025 at 11:00 am

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“Our Oasis” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

September 14, 2025 at 11:00 am

“To Be Carried by Hope” with Rev. Jen Raffensperger

September 7, 2025 at 11:00 am

Sunday service begins at 11:00 am. Most people arrive by 10:45 am to greet each other and find seats in the sanctuary. Learn more about Visiting UUCR, including location and accessibility information.

• First-time visitors: please come a little earlier so we may welcome you, provide a name tag, orient you to the sanctuary and, if appropriate, to the children’s services. 
• All Sunday services are also livestreamed on our YouTube page. 
• See more upcoming services.

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