Church Ministry Partners
Luther Memorial Lutheran Church partners with a number of ministries and organizations which use our facilities regularly. Our church is used by some group of the church or community nearly every day, and all are welcome! Contact us if you are interested in meeting at Luther Memorial.
Boy Scout Troop 704 and Cub Scout Troop 706
Both the Cub Scouts and the Boy Scouts meet regularly at Luther Memorial. Cub Scouts meet at 6:00 pm and Scouts meet at 7 pm on Mondays in the picnic shelter or Fellowship Hall. For more information about Boy Scout Troop 704, contact the Scoutmaster via e-mail at barkerdon@rocketmail.com. See recent photos of our Scouts' activities!
Little Hokies
The Little Hokie Hangout is a parent-cooperative child-care program open to Virginia Tech students and employees (faculty and staff pay an increased rate) with children ages 2-5. Please email the Director (mriegger@vt.edu) for more information.
Check out this great article about the Little Hokie Hangout Program!
Newcomers Club
Newcomers Club meets monthly in the Fellowship Hall. It is open to all new residents of the community. They also sponsor many activities including a book club, hiking group, and sewing circle to encourage friendships.
Tai Chi
Wilderness Road Chorus
Free outdoor Tai Chi classes, led by Winding Path Tai Chi Instructor Jim Nitti, are conducted on Saturdays at 10:00 am. Classes last approximately 1 hour, and are designed for students of all ages and experience levels. All classes observe strict social distancing and participants/instructor are required to wear masks. For more information, please e-mail jimnitti@gmail.com.
Kodokan Aikido
Wilderness Road Chorus
Wilderness Road Chorus
Kodokan Aikido at Virginia Tech is a center for the study of the art of Aikido located in Blacksburg, Virginia. They practice Aikido as a "harmonious application of energy to conflicts, challenges and relationships." They also maintain strong ties with Japan and Japanese culture. Classes are held in the Fellowship Hall at 2 pm on Saturdays, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 pm.. Visit the website for more information.
Wilderness Road Chorus
Wilderness Road Chorus
Wilderness Road Chorus
The Wilderness Road Chorus presents barbershop-style musical harmony throughout the New River Valley. Rehearsals are held Mondays from 7 to 9:30 pm and Wednesdays from 4 - 5:30 pm at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. If you are a woman, 16 years of age or older, and enjoy singing harmony, Wilderness Chorus needs you! Contact Jo Burroughs at (540) 998-0555 or e-mail Gail (gulbenkiang@gmail.com).
Polling Place
Luther Memorial's Fellowship Hall serves as a polling place in Blacksburg during state and national elections. Find your polling place.
Funeral Consumers Alliance
The Funeral Consumers Alliance of the Virginia Blue Ridge (FCAVBR) is a part of the national Funeral Consumers Alliance, a nationwide non-profit organization whose purpose is to help you make informed end-of-life decisions.