UU Roanoke FAQ

<body text="#000000" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" link="#0000EE" vlink="#551A8B" alink="#FF0000" background="images/uubg.jpg"> <script type=text/javascript src="UUCustom.js"></script> <center><i><font face="Formal Script, Palace Script MT, Brush Script MT"><font size="+3">Welcome to the</font></font></i> <br><a href="menu" target="_top"><img SRC="images/uu_logo.gif" ALT="Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke, Virginia" height=145 width=524></a></center> <center> <h1> <a NAME="top"></a>Frequently asked questions posed by our visitors</h1></center> <p><br> <p> 1) <a href= "#1">What should I (and my children) wear to this church</a>? <br> 2) <a href= "#2">Is there childcare / Sunday School during church</a>? <br> 3) <a href= "#3">If my child doesn't separate well, can s/he stay with me in the service</a>? <br> 4) <a href= "#4">Wheelchair? Hearing? Disabilities</a>? <br> 5) <a href= "#5">Are there any <insert race here> people in this congregation</a>? <br> 6) <a href= "#6">Are people of <insert race here> welcome in this congregation</a>? <br> 7) <a href= "#7">Are there BGLT people in this congregation? Are BGLTs welcome</a>? <br> 8) <a href= "#8">Are their people in the congregation who believe <insert belief here></a>? <br> 9) <a href= "#9">Are people who believe <insert belief here> welcome</a>? <br>10) <a href="#10">What goes on during the worship services</a>? <br>11) <a href="http://www.uua.org/aboutuu">Can you tell me more about Unitarian Universalism</a>? <br>12) <a href="neighbors.f.htm" target="_top">Can you tell me more about UU organizations</a>? <br>13) <a href="#13">I have lots of detailed questions about Unitarian Universalism</a>. <br>14) <a href="direct.f.shtm" target="_top">How do I find this church</a>? <br>15) <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roanoke_Valley" target="_blank">Tell me about Roanoke, please</a> <br>  <br>  <p> <hr SIZE=11 WIDTH="95%"> <p><a href="/menu/" target="_top"><img SRC="images/top.gif" alt="Main Menu" height=40 width=40></a><b><a href="/menu/" target="_top">back to main church menu</a></b> <br> <p><a NAME="1"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>1) What should I (and my children) wear to this church? <blockquote>A.) You will find all kind of dress at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Roanoke.  You will find everything from cut-offs and sandals to "nice Sunday Clothes".  The overall trend is towards informal.  You are welcome to wear "business attire," shorts and sandals, or anything in between.  Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>. <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"></blockquote> <a NAME="2"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>2) Is there childcare / Sunday School during church? <br>  <blockquote>A.) Our church year is divided into the the Fall/Winter/Spring season and the Summer season.  Childcare/Religious Education is always provided during the Fall/Winter/Spring season with the exception of a few "Family Services" which are noted on the <a href="ss.f.htm">services calendar</a>. Childcare is provided for infants through age 3.  "RE" (Religious Education) is provided for 4 year olds through high school. During the Summer, the RE program is consolidated into one class for 4-12 year olds and nursery care. Please see our <a href="RE.HTM">RE page</a>.  Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <br><a NAME="3"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>3) If my child doesn't separate well, can s/he stay with me in the service? <br>  <blockquote>A.) Yes, of course. We also provide supplies such as crayons, etc.   Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <br><a NAME="4"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>4) Wheelchair? Hearing? Disabilities? <br>  <blockquote>A.) We are wheelchair friendly and we have a suitable restroom for wheelchair. We have have a sound system and special hearing devices for those who wish them. At this time, we do not have large print for our books and bulletins.   Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <br><a NAME="5"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>5) Are there any <insert race here> people in this congregation? <br>  <blockquote>A.) Although the congregation is heavily weighted towards white right now, we search to expand our diversity.  Please join us.  Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p><a NAME="6"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>6) Are people of <insert race here> welcome in this congregation? <br>  <blockquote>A.) Absolutely!  Our congregation prides itself on acceptance of diversity.  Please see our <a href="/sevenp.f.htm" target="_top">seven principles</a>, specifically the first!  Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p><a NAME="7"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>7) Are there BGLT people in this congregation? Are BGLTs welcome? <br>  <blockquote>A.) <u>B</u>isexuals, <u>G</u>ays, <u>L</u>esbians, <u>Transsexuals</u> are welcome.  In fact, our congregation is officially designated as a "Welcoming Congregation" because of our acceptance.  Straight and gay alike, celebrate our interests, our differences, our searches for meaning. Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p><a NAME="8"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>8) Are their people in the congregation who believe <insert belief here>? <br>  <blockquote>A.) Our diversity is great, and beliefs from (alphabetically): <br>Agnosticism, Atheism, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and many others are represented.  Please add your ideas.  Return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p><a NAME="9"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>9) Are people who believe <insert belief here> welcome? <br>  <blockquote>A.) Yes.  All religious ideas are accepted so long as they are tempered with tolerance to other people's opinions and to our <a href="/sevenp.f.htm" target="_top">seven principles</a>.  Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p><a NAME="10"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>10) What goes on during the worship services? <br>  <blockquote>A.) While the format can vary considerably, a "typical" service will include readings, singing, prayer or meditation time, a time for joys and sorrows to be expressed, and a sermon or talk by the minister*, a lay person, or an outside authority on a particular subject. We celebrate the religious holidays of Christianity (Christmas, Easter), Judaism (High Holy Days, Chanukkah, and Passover), and the seasonal celebrations of Earth centered religions. Refreshments and fellowship time follow the worship service. We'd like to meet you, and hope that you'll drop by for a visit! Click to return to <a href="#top">questions</a>.</blockquote> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p><a NAME="13"></a> <br> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p>13) I have lots of detailed questions about Unitarian Universalism <br>  <blockquote>A.) Our fellow congregations have provided a wonderful list of questions and answers to help the newcomer. Please remember that their answers, while frequently consistent with many of the opinions in our Roanoke congregation, are specifically answered for their congregation. Please see The <a href="http://www.uunashua.org/100quest.html" target="_blank">UU Church of Nashua NH</a> for details. <p>Then please come back to <a href="http://uuroanoke.org" target="_top">uuroanoke.org</a> and find out more about us. </blockquote> <div align=right>* 3 Sundays/month </div> <hr WIDTH="95%"> <p><a href="menu" target="_top"><img SRC="images/top.gif" alt="Main Menu" height=40 width=40></a><b><a href="/menu/" target="_top">back to main church menu</a></b>  <hr WIDTH="100%"> <p>Last updated 2010 October 10 <font size=-2>(jdh)</font>.<br></P> <script type=text/JavaScript>  </script> <p>This webpage has had 0 unique visitors since 2006 May 22</p> </body>