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What happens when what we have believed shifts dramatically?  When the objects of our reverence are absent or newly different? When you look up to the heavens in search of God, what if you see something entirely unexpected?

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The heart of our religious community is Sunday morning when we join together for worship, religious education, intellectual exploration and fellowship.

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Social Justice

Our Social Justice activities encompass efforts from Racial Justice to Hunger Relief. Join us in making the world a more just place.

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Activities For All

Activities For All

Looking for a way to connect with others who share your values? Our activities are as varied as our congregation, whether family oriented, multi-generational or singles.

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Upcoming Events

  1. College Access Fundraiser

    Sep 29, 2018 - 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
    Location: Sanctuary

    Buy tickets here! https://tinyurl.com/y8okx7mq Jazz: History & Influence in American Music. Lecture & performance by Daryl Davis & Seth Kibel (Back by Popular Demand!) Night includes: 6-7pm Light Snacks, Cash Bar with Wine, Beer & Sodas 7-8:30pm Performance! 8:30-9pm Coffee, Tea, Dessert and Meet the Artists. Sponsored by RRUUC's Racial Justice Task Force (RJTF). Proceeds support the work of college scholarships for students mentored by College Bound and Mentors, Inc.

  2. Contemporary Issues Forum- Peter Wilson

    Sep 30, 2018 - 10:25 am to 11:30 am
    Location: Fireside Room

    National Security Challenges Facing the Trump Administration by Peter Wilson – Adjunct Researcher at RAND Corp The US faces diverse national security challenges. Peter Wilson, RRUUCer and professor at the Center for Security Studies, Georgetown University, will explore how the Trump has met these challenges and what might lie ahead as his policies face a range of domestic political influences. Emphasis will be given to the state of Syrian civil war and ongoing negotiations with North Korea.

  3. Contemporary Issues Forum- John Vorhes

    Oct 07, 2018 - 10:25 am to 11:30 am
    Location: Fireside Room

    John Vorhes, Industrial/architectural Designer (ret.) The Wild West is a period we still romanticize. Diverse groups of primarily white homesteaders moved westwards constructing forts, towns, railroads and cities with little oversight. The West was often lawless where rules were secondary to prospering. Cultural problems clashes resulted in racism, gun violence, nativism, cruelty with Indian cultures almost eliminated. How much of the Wild West has extended into today's political scene?

  4. Can What's on Your Plate Cause Global Warming?

    Oct 07, 2018 - 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm
    Location: Fireside Room

    Cowspiracy, a documentary about the contribution of animal agriculture to global warming, on how industrial animal agriculture contributes to species extinction, ocean “dead zones,” desertification, deforestation, and habitat loss. We’ll serve a vegan lunch before the movie, featuring cheeseburger strombolis made with “Impossible Burger,” a new plant-based beef substitute. Following the movie, a panel discussion and Q&A featuring experts on the film topic. Register @ https://tinyurl.com/ycncl7yv

  5. Rise Against Hunger Meal Packing

    Oct 14, 2018 - 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
    Location: Sanctuary

    We will set up and then pack 20,000 meals with the wonderful organization, Rise Against Hunger. Check them out at http://www.riseagainsthunger.org. Our activity will last about 3 hours and there will be childcare for children 4 and under. Register for our event at http://events.stophungernow.org/RiverRoad

  6. Partnerfest 2018, Our 26th Annual Fundraiser

    Oct 20, 2018 - 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
    Location: Sanctuary

    The Partner Church Committee invites you to an evening of fellowship, Transylvanian food and a special musical performance by Ralitza Patchea, pianist, & Vasily Popov, cellist, playing classical and tango. Proceeds benefit RRUUC’s partner relationships in Fiatfalva, Transylvania and Kyrdem, N.E. India. Tickets: http://bit.ly/Partnerfest2018

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Community Events

  1. 5th Annual Immigration Film Fest (IFF)

    October 27 - October 28

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Why RRUUC?

My family started coming to River Road when our kids were not yet one and three. We came for the Religious Education program. Our kids learned about their bodies and how to communicate with them and how to keep them safe. They learned how to help people and the environment. They learned about people from all different walks of life. River Road was a safe place during middle school and high school, where they checked in with friends and built lasting relationships. They are now graduating from college, and I am thankful they had this grounding at River Road. ~ Joan   Read more reasons Why RRUUC.