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WUU Church Address:
3051 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757)220-6830
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The
congregation of Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists is rich in
symbols and rituals.
 As
with many UUs, a central symbol is the chalice.
The lighting of the chalice
provides a way to focus inward as the service opens. It unites and
inspires us to hope, to embrace all and to care for each other and
the world through our vision and connectedness. We are a community
bound by our principles and tied to the larger community of UU
churches and fellowships.
Our
banner was designed by
the winner of a congregation-wide contest and was assembled by a
team of loving members with nimble fingers. It reflects open hands
lifting a flaming chalice against a backdrop of doves, the
universal symbol of peace. |
 Our
gong announces our
assembly and
our meditation-singing bowl,
a gift to us from our extension minister, prepares us for our
quiet time, a few moments every Sunday morning to reflect and
contemplate. 
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Our
talented artists have shared their gifts through unique creations.
The spiral,
inspired by the nautilus shell and handcrafted of copper,
represents our unending journey.
It is supported by an acrylic stand giving the impression
of floating.
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year on Charter Sunday, children and adults together place another
peg in one of the spiral holes to celebrate our continuity and
passing of our tradition to our next generation.
We now have 16 pegs marking our progress on this journey. |
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| Our
special pulpit
built by our own carpenter to match our two donated chairs
is dedicated to Trudi Gelsey, a beloved member now deceased. |
Our granite obelisk
close to the roadside announces our presence to the
Williamsburg community. We
are here to stay – solid as rock.
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