Contact: Celeste Lee (she/her), Capital Campaign Committee

A capital campaign raises significant funds over a longer period than an annual pledge drive in order to make major improvements to the building and grounds. In 2025, UUCR launched its first capital campaign since the congregation raised funds to buy the current building in 1985. The three-year campaign will raise funds above and beyond the Annual Pledge Campaign. The money will be spent on long-deferred maintenance issues and also to make other exciting changes in support of a vibrant, growing congregation that is a crucial voice of liberal faith in the Roanoke Valley.

• For a full description of our needs and goals, download a PDF of the “Building Our Vision” capital campaign booklet.

During the first quarter of 2025, more than 100 people attended focus groups to learn about the church’s critical capital needs and to offer their own hopes and dreams for the future of our building and grounds. Subsequently, every congregant received a home visit from a member of the Capital Campaign team. 

As of July 2025, UUCR members have pledged more than $2 million to the capital campaign, payable over 3-5 years. As the donations come in, work will progress first on the most important upgrades concerning building safety and soundness, then on things that will make UUCR a more functional, welcoming, and inspirational space for its staff, members, and visitors. 

We continue to encourage and welcome pledges to the Capital Campaign – the more we raise, the more likely we will be able to beautify the building and grounds beyond their basic functions and in line with the best environmental practices. Thank you!

• Please do not lower the amount you would otherwise give to the Annual Pledge Campaign in order to donate to the Capital Campaign. We must sustain and grow funding for our core operations even as we build for a brighter future. 

For more information or to ask questions, please contact a member of the Capital Campaign Team emailing our church’s office administrator (admin@uuroanoke.org), calling the church office (540-342-8888), or writing a letter to the attention of the Capital Campaign Team, UUCR, 2015 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke, VA 24015.