CVUU - Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists

05/28/2026

Every five years, Congress passes legislation to set national agriculture, nutrition, and environmental policy. The “Farm Bill.” is an opportunity for lawmakers to address farming and food needs while securing critical funding for agricultural programs.

Congress Must Pass a that works for Farmers, Communities, and the Environment
Write Your Senator:
https://uusj.salsalabs.org/2026-may-env-farmbill

Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth Side With Love UUANI UUJO: Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community

05/26/2026

On this Memorial Day, let us be ever mindful of the high cost of war as we honor the dedication and courage of military service members and their families. I offer my deep gratitude to all who have served and are currently serving in all branches of the military.

As Unitarian Universalists work and witness for peace and justice in ourselves and in our wider world, may we continue to recognize and uplift the humanity of military service members and their families. On this day and in all the days, may you know that you are loved and not forgotten.

05/21/2026

🆘📣ENDANGERED COFFEE - HELP!🙀☕
UUs run on coffee, and our UU Coffee Crew runs on volunteers!
Unfortunately, our volunteers have dwindled!
If you would like to be part of the action that gives all our Sundays a boost, 🤎✨WE NEED YOUR HELP!✨🤎 Otherwise, our precious go-go juice team may vanish along with our favorite beverage. Then what will fuel our conversations? Coffee Crew volunteers set up before the service and clean up afterward in teams of 3 - 5 people, then rotate every month. We have an Illustrated Instruction Guide in the kitchen for reference!
Don't delay! Email [email protected] today!

05/20/2026

📰💙CVUU Weekly Courier!
✨CVUU needs you to represent! Sign up to be a delegate!
https://us6.campaign-archive.com/?u=9f40d1747f965f8549b2ca51c&id=887ee8eedd

05/17/2026

✨ There’s something special about a place that glows with warmth before you even walk through the door. ✨
At CVUU, you’ll find more than a building — you’ll find a community grounded in compassion, curiosity, justice, and connection. Whether you’re searching for spiritual exploration, meaningful friendships, thoughtful conversation, or simply a place where you can show up exactly as you are, there’s room for you here.
No matter your background, beliefs, questions, doubts, family structure, age, identity, or journey — you are welcome.
Come share a Sunday morning, a class, a concert, a conversation, or a quiet moment of reflection with us. The lights are on. 💛
📍 Chesapeake-Virginia Beach area
🌿 Unitarian Universalist community
☕ Visitors always welcome

05/14/2026

Finding Home at Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists ...

Erwin McManus, a pastor, author and filmmaker, once said "home is ultimately not about a place to live but about the people with whom you are most fully alive. Home is about love, relationship, community, and belonging, and we are all searching for home."

There is something profoundly grounding about a community that doesn't ask you to check your questions at the door. For many of us at Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalists (CVUU), "family" isn't just the people we share a home with—it’s the collective spirit we build every Sunday.

In a world that often feels fractured, CVUU serves as a reminder that we are all part of an interconnected web of existence. Whether we are watching our children learn about justice in religious education or sharing a quiet moment in the sanctuary, we are practicing the art of being human, together.

And it's more than just a building ... CVUU is a place where "family" expands. It’s the potlucks, the shared laughter, and the support offered during life’s harder seasons. It is a community where we recognize that while we may not all believe the exact same thing, we all believe in the power of love, community, and the pursuit of a better world.

If you’re looking for a place where your family can grow in spirit and service, our doors (and hearts) are always open.

05/13/2026

📰💙CVUU Weekly Courier!
✨🍥🪘🥁Busy weekend at CVUU! Womens' Drumming Circle Friday, Advance Directive Workshop Saturday and Labyrinth Walk on Sunday!
- https://mailchi.mp/977a4c3e7ffb/summer-worship-begins-10740627

05/12/2026

🎩 It’s National Limerick Day — and what better way to celebrate than with a little UU humor and a warm welcome? 💛

There once was a seeker unsure
If a church could feel open and pure.
At CVUU they found
Love that gathers around —
No creed required at the door.

Curious? Questioning? Just looking for community?
You are welcome here — exactly as you are. 🌈✨

05/11/2026

Did you know that in the Christian tradition, the Great Blue Heron is sometimes seen as a symbol of Christ due to its reputation for catching serpents? Or as a messenger representing calm, self-reflection, and God’s presence?

For us, the heron is our beautiful unofficial mascot for our Coastal Virginia Unitarian Universalist congregation because it embodies so many qualities that resonate with our Unitarian Universalist values and spiritual practice:

🪶 Patience and Presence — Herons stand quietly and attentively, reminding us to slow down, listen deeply, and be fully present with ourselves and others.

🪶 Balance — Often seen poised gracefully at the water’s edge, herons symbolize balance: between action and rest, justice work and self-care, solitude and community.

🪶 Adaptability — Herons thrive in many environments, reflecting the UU embrace of diversity, openness, and resilience in changing times.

🪶 Wisdom and Reflection — Their calm, observant nature evokes contemplation and discernment, values central to spiritual growth and thoughtful living.

🪶 Interconnection with Nature — As creatures of wetlands and shorelines, herons remind us of our Seventh Principle: respect for the interdependent web of all existence.

🪶 Gentle Strength — Herons are neither frantic nor forceful; they move with quiet confidence and intention. They remind us that strength does not always have to be loud.

“Like the heron, may we find moments of stillness, balance, and quiet strength amid life’s rushing waters.”

The heron has long been a symbol of mystery, wisdom, and calm. Known for its stillness and grace, the heron waits quietly before making its move — a powerful...