2026 Annual Theme & Affirmation
We are Present to Life, Intentional in Action, and Whole in Spirit.
August: Being Intentional
Rev. Richard A. Pacheco is an ordained Unity minister, speaker, teacher, author, coach, and technology consultant dedicated to helping people live practical, spirit-centered lives. He serves as Webmaster for Unity Urban Ministerial School (UUMS) and teaches Technology and Media in Ministry Certification Program, bringing decades of experience in ministry leadership, digital communications, and education.
Rev. Rich is the author of six teen journals and three adult guided journals focused on spiritual growth, emotional healing, self-worth, relationships, and forgiveness. He is also the host of the podcasts Take That Truth & Walk With It, and Metaphysics at the Movies where he blends Unity principles, biblical wisdom, and everyday life into engaging, practical conversations.
A certified life and relationship coach, Reiki Master Teacher, and transformational speaker, Rev. Rich is passionate about equipping individuals and organizations with tools for healing, intentional living, and authentic spiritual growth. His mission is to help people discover who they truly are, live with purpose, and bring their highest selves into every encounter.
August 23 – Living on Purpose – Small Choices Create Extraordinary Lives w/Rev Richard Pacheco
Transformation doesn’t happen overnight. It happens through the small, consistent choices we make every day. Once we become aware of how we’re living, the next step is choosing to live with purpose.
August 30 – Becoming an I AM Engineer w/Rev Cheryl Fare
We are all the engineers of our own lives. How we use I AM statements forms the core of our intentions. We will practice carefully choosing how we use our I AM to become clear and intentional in our lives.
Join us online with Rev Cheryl Fare at 11:00 AM.on Zoom and YouTube LiveStream for music, meditation and an inspiring message.
- Zoom Community Room opens at 10:45am
- For those who prefer an interactive community experience, the complete Sunday service – with content not included in the YouTube broadcast – will be available on Zoom. This portion of the service will include the additional elements of music, community announcements, a time of prayer for celebrations and concerns, interactive fun, and time for questions and discussions following the service. In order to ensure that our Zoom Community Room maintains healthy boundaries, we ask that you send an email to info@uofva.org and request the Zoom link for access to the full Sunday service. The link will remain the same every week, so once you have it, copy and save it somewhere on your device so you can find your way into the room for future services.
- The message and meditation portions of Sunday online services will be available live on the Unity of Fredericksburg YouTube Channel every Sunday at 11am EST.
- The recording of the message and meditation will be available for you to watch any time that suits your schedule on the Unity of Fredericksburg YouTube Channel and will also be posted to the Unity of Fredericksburg Facebook Page.
- In-Person gatherings will continue on a monthly basis, with fun events and activities coordinated by members of our community. Watch the weekly newsletter for details on upcoming events and mark your calendar to come together and share hugs and plenty of nurturing connection time face-to-face! Specifics on locations will be available by request – email info@uofva.org.
