Aging is a new frontier for many of us and
can be fraught with confusion, uncertainty, anxiety, and loss. As
Lewis Richmond says, “Aging is beyond our control, but how we age is
up to us.” Growing older can also be a time of great awakening,
empowerment, and enjoyment. Aging can be a spiritual practice that
allows us to recognize that “everything changes,” but those
transformations can bring new beginnings, appreciation, and gratitude.
When we realize the importance of our inner lives and connect it to
our outer lives, we begin to connect our role and soul. Such conscious
and intentional eldering allows us to discover our potential for
fulfillment, growth, and service.
Who We Are
As the Rappahannock River flows into the Chesapeake Bay, it draws strength and beauty from many sources. So, too, our UU Fellowship of the Rappahannock draws on the strength of its members to offer a community of caring, a celebration for our joys, a refuge in times of need, space to reflect on religious journeys, and a forum for the exchange of ideas.
UU Fellowship of the Rappahannock
366 James Wharf Rd, White Stone, VA 22578
What We Believe
UU beliefs are diverse and inclusive. We have no doctrine or creed. Our shared covenant (seven Principles) supports “the free and responsible search for truth and meaning.” Though Unitarianism and Universalism are both liberal Christian traditions, this responsible search has led us to embrace diverse teachings from Eastern and Western religions and philosophies.
Unitarian
Universalism
UUs are people of all ages, people of many backgrounds, and people of many beliefs. We are brave, curious, and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world.
Unitarian Universalism affirms and promotes seven Principles, grounded in the humanistic teachings of the world’s religions. Our spirituality is unbounded, drawing from scripture and science, nature and philosophy, personal experience, and ancient traditions as described in our six Sources.
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Everyone is Welcome
in Our Fellowship
The UUFR welcomes all people as friends and members of the Fellowship. We strive to be accessible, and we are particularly a place of fellowship, caring, and community for those who are seeking a home that is accepting and comfortable for people of any age, gender identity, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. People from all faith traditions are welcome, as are humanists and atheists, and others who are seeking community outside of the traditional approach on Sunday mornings.
We are a Welcoming Congregation, recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association. This means we affirm and include people who are two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer at every level of congregational life—in worship, in program, and in social occasions—welcoming all as whole people. Our building houses all-gender bathrooms as just one example of that affirmation.
As a Welcoming Fellowship, we have pledged to:
- honor the lives of all people and equally affirm displays of caring and affection without regard for sexual orientation;
- celebrate diversity by using inclusive language and content in worship;
- incorporate an understanding of the experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and non-binary persons throughout all of our programs, including our children’s programming;
- affirm and celebrate two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues, and history;
- affirm marriage equality for all, celebrating ceremonies as they are designed by the people choosing marriage; and
- advocate for two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people, promoting justice, freedom, and equality in the larger society. We speak out when the rights and dignity of people are at stake.
What We Do
Members of our fellowship engage in a variety of activities, including weekly fellowship, spiritual exploration, social events, community service, and justice work. The links will guide you to more specific details.
