Join Us for Worship this Sunday
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Sunday, February 4, 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
"Celebrate Community"
The Reverend Beth Miller
Today’s service is just the start of an entire day of celebration as we acknowledge UUCA’s 70th anniversary, bless those embarking on a social justice trip to Guatemala on our behalf, and begin the annual stewardship campaign. The sermon will consider what it means to be a community of faith. I hope you’ll join us!
Music includes Clerestory Choir singing a contemporary spiritual,
Take Me to the Water, by renowned African American conductor and professor of music at Temple University, Rollo Dilworth.
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New Events added to Celebration Sunday!
Chalice Theatre will have an open rehearsal of their latest production
, Peter and the Starcatcher, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Activity Room. Get a sneak preview of what they are up to for your entertainment!
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Here's your chance to do some boot-scootin' at the DJ party! Dancer extraordinaire
Cullen Ruff
will offer a
lesson in country two-step dancing
. Available for individuals or couples, no partner required. $15 per person church donation. Lesson will be in the Activity Room after second service (get chili first!). Wear smooth soled shoes or boots that can slide. For more information, contact
cullenruff@comcast.net,
703-282-4270.
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Celebration Sunday this Sunday!
Click on "day's events" below for complete list of events
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DJ Party - 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Bring snack and/soft drinks to share
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Football Watch Party - 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Bring snack and/soft drinks to share
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Did somebody say door prizes?
Celebration Sunday on February 4 is shaping up to be a memorable observance of UUCA’s 70th Anniversary! Please plan to come to some part of the
day’s events to enjoy fun and fellowship.
Turn in a pledge card during the day to be eligible for door prizes including:
- An Apple iPad at about 2 p.m.
- Gift certificate to Sweet Green on Quincy Street ($35) at about 2 p.m.
- Gift Certificate to the Kennedy Center ($250) at about 6 p.m.
- Godiva and Laurent Perrier Cuvee Rose Champagne gift basket at about 6 p.m.
- Gift Certificate to the Kingbird Restaurant at the Watergate ($200) at about 8 p.m.
- Magnum of Dom Perignon Champagne at about 8 p.m.
Pledge cards presented during each event will be eligible for the door prize for that event. Must be present to win!
What Can I Bring on Sunday?
- An offering ($10 suggested donation to Youth programs) for the Chili CUUKoff right after second service
- An offering of $15 per person if you want to take Cullen’s two step dancing class at 1 p.m.
- A non-alcoholic beverage and/or a desert to share for the Church Supper at 5 p.m., right after the Recital
- A non-alcoholic beverage and/or a snack for the evening DJ Party for All Ages or for That Darned Game that Some People Like to Watch
- A pledge card of course, to be eligible for door prizes above.
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February is Here
UUCA depends upon the generosity of its congregants to fund the regular operation of the church. Eighty-five percent (85%) of our annual budget income comes from fulfilled annual pledges. Your commitment is what has made this church persevere for the 70 years that we now celebrate.
February is here, and as is our church custom, pledge cards have been mailed to members and friends. We ask your thoughtful consideration for a financial pledge commitment for the 2018-19 fiscal year, which will begin on July 1, 2018. The Annual Giving Team asks you to consider if this is your year to consider bumping up your pledge.
Do you have questions about pledging? Are you wondering how to come up with a pledge that’s right for you? We have prepared a list of common questions and answers available
HERE. If you have a more specific question about pledging, you can send it to
pledge@uucava.org.
If you have made your pledge decision, bring your completed card with you to church this Celebration Sunday (Feb. 4) to put in the plate or for a chance to win a door prize if you will be attending one of the several events of the day. You may also mail your completed pledge back in the return envelope provided in the mail to you.
You may pledge online here.
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Lifespan Religious Education
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Chili Cook-Off this Sunday!
The pots are stirring and it's almost time to choose this year's winners! We have over 20 entrants. And, all attendees get to judge the winners! Suggested donation of $10 gets you an array of chili plus all the toppings and corn bread.
All proceeds benefit the Youth Group and this year's mission trip.
Read the rest of RE news below.
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Understanding Inequality Book Group
The “Understanding Inequality” book group will meet Monday, February 5, to discuss
Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi. We will discuss the first three parts of “The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America.” The award winning book chronicles “how anti-black thinking has entrenched itself in the fabric of American society not solely through ignorance, but through a rationalization of inequity in institutional practices” (Atlantic).
Note the change in date to the first Monday of the month.
Date: February 5, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Room 14
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BE THE CHANGE: Bring Your Spare Change to Church on February 11
All that spare change you have in your wallet or pocket or on your dresser or in a jar? Bring it to church on Sunday, February 11 as part of our "Be the Change!" Religious Education fundraiser. Our younger RE classes will be collecting spare change at church after each service on February 11 as part of our Annual Giving campaign. This is the second time RE has participated in our larger campaign, so please be supportive of their efforts as much as you can. By having the younger members of our church family take part in fundraising, we hope to teach them how important financial commitment is to fulfilling our mission of connect, grow and serve. Let's help them make it a big success!
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DIG (Do it Green) is Doing
UUCA's landscape/garden maintenance team, DIG, conducts workdays twice a month. In February, removal of invasive Japanese honeysuckle and English ivy will be the major focus. Also, we will mulch in places where the ground has hooved as a result of freezing and thawing. All are welcome to lend a hand. Bring gardening tools if you have them. Extras will be available.
Workdays:
Thursday, February 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
DIG Meeting Date:
The next
DIG
meeting is Wednesday, February 21, 3 - 4:30 p.m. to plan for Earth Day and getting ready for spring!
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NOVA-UUJME Speaker Envisions Mideast Peace
Rev. Dr. Mae Cannon, Executive Director of Churches for Middle East Peace (
CMEP) will be the guest speaker at our NOVA—UUJME (UUs for Justice in the Middle East) chapter meeting on Wednesday, February 7, 7:30 p.m. Rev. Mae will speak about CMEP’s peace-building work and what it means for UUCA to be a CMEP partner. UUCA's parent body (
UUA) is a founding member of CMEP and one of the 27 religious organizations on CMEP’s Board of Directors. Dr. Cannon is the author of “Just Spirituality: How Faith Practices Fuel Social Action” and “Social Justice Handbook: Small Steps for a Better World”. All are welcome! For further information, contact
Allan Kellum,
a.kellum@verizon.net, Convener of NOVA—UUJME (formerly Committee for Peace and Justice in Israel and Palestine).
Date: Wednesday, February 7, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Volunteer Room
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Now's the time to think summer camp -- Peace Camp Registration Open
This year's dates for Peace Camp are June 25-29 ($315) or July 2-6 ($265, no camp July 4). The 2018 theme is “Explore a Path to Peace,” and reflects the goal of creating a summer camp environment where campers and counselors alike can experience, learn, and practice peace. Rising K-6 graders are eligible to apply; rising 7-9 grades can be Counselors in Training (same fee, longer hours). Lunch is included! Before and after-care, as well as partial or full scholarships, are available (See
www.peacecamp@lffp.org). UUCA Peace Camp volunteers will be at tables in Fellowship Hall from January 21 thru March 18 for more information or to register. To register on-line
click HERE!
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Best of UUCA Music Recital - February 4, 4 p.m.
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Drum Circle with Christin Green
I believe we are all life drummers, meaning I believe we were intended to raise the vibrations in our world in many different ways. Participating in a drum circle allows you to raise the vibration with a collective of seekers. If you have your own drum or instrument, you are welcome to bring it with you. Instruments will also be available for use. This is a safe space with no skill requirements. Simply come with your heartbeat and a sense of adventure to explore sound together.
--Christin Green
Date: Tuesday, February 6, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Location: Chapel
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Later Rehearsal Time for POP-UP Choir
Beginning February 11, the rehearsal time for the POP-UP Choir is at 10:15 a.m. And, the choir will sing only in the second service. This makes it easier than ever to join in the fun! Anyone can drop-in and sing. No music experience required–no need to read music–no long-term commitment–just a joy and desire to make a joyful sound in community. For more information, contact
MimiB@uucava.org.
Date: Sunday, February 11, 10:15 a.m.
Location: TBD
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Peter and the Starcatcher TICKETS on Sale now!
Tickets for Chalice Theatre’s production of
Peter and the Starcatcher are now
available here.
The show was nominated for nine Tony Awards in 2017, winning in the “best original score” category. It also won ”Favorite Play” in the Broadway.com “Audience Choice” awards. The family-friendly story provides a hilarious look at the century-old story of The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. Peter Pan), complete with bumbling pirates, hula-dancing mermaids, and a Neverland filled with surprises.
Chalice presents
Peter and the Starcatcher over three weekends, including both matinees and evening performances: February 23/24/25, and March 2/3/4 and 9/10/11.
Chalice Theatre is a program within the Creative Arts Ministry of UUCA.
Peter and the Starcatcher is the 22nd major production; other shows include such musical favorites as
Oklahoma!,
Children of Eden, and
Seussical, the Musical, to name just a few.
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Humanist Hour: What's Your Team?
The First Sunday Humanist Hour on Sunday will explore the issue of identity. In recognition of the Super Bowl, the question is "What's Your Team?" Or to put it in different contexts: Who is on your T-shirt? What bumper stickers are on your car? What groups do you identify with? What identities have you lost? The Hour will also include some readings, a biographical note on James Baldwin, and the sharings of joy and concerns, plus a new segment --- Reviews and Recommendations (where you get to share your opinions on the latest movies, books, shows, museums, etc.). All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact
Bill Fogarty,
wafogarty@aol.com.
Date: Sunday, February 4, 9:15 a.m.
Location: Chapel
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"The Soul of Aging"
The Soul of Aging is a 10-session small-group reflection group for people who wish to explore, understand and be transformed by the aging process. The Soul of Aging is an offering of UUCA's small-group ministry. It comprises of 10-12 meeting in covenant doing reflective inner work around the challenges, joys, and possibilities of aging. Twenty-three UUCAers have completed the program thus far, and virtually all of them have found it to be richly rewarding. The sessions are on Wednesdays beginning February 7. For details on the program and dates,
click here. Register with
David McTaggart at 703-835-6944 or
dmctagg@gmail.com.
Date: 10 sessions begin Wednesday, February 7, 7 to 10 p.m.
Location: UUCA, Room TBA
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Photo Directory
Photography appointments are still available for next week and we’ve added Feb 15-17. You can
sign up here
or at the table in Fellowship Hall on Sundays. Questions? Contact
Sarah.Masters@uucava.org
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Social Justice Leaders Roundtable
Join UUSJ (
UUs for Social Justice) and other social justice leaders for a roundtable discussion of organizational challenges that face all UU social justice programs in the region. We will learn about UUSJ’s advocacy work on Capitol Hill and share congregational successes. Check the
UUSJ website under Quick Links for registration details.
Date: Saturday, March 17, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Activity Room
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Feminism in Islam: An Oxymoron?
Dr. Miles Davis, Dean of the Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business and Professor of Management at Shenandoah University, will give a talk –
Feminism in Islam: An Oxymoron? – at the UU Church in Reston. Come hear this interesting perspective on the relationship between feminism and Islam by self-proclaimed male Muslim feminist, Dr. Miles Davis. Advance registration requested by February 2.
Register here or call 703-956-9155. Suggested donation of $10.
Date: Monday, February 5, 7-8:30 p.m.
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UUSJ Job Position:
Administrative Assistant
Do you have a passion for social justice but administration and communications is really your forte? Are you looking to work with an advocacy organization doing mission and values driven work?
UUs for Social Justice, a faith-based non-profit seeks an Administrative Assistant for part-time position in the Washington DC area. Deadline 2/19. Target start date 3/12. See our position description posted on the
UUSJ website.
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Condolences to
Gerda and Allen Keiswetter
on the death of Gerda’s mother.
Condolences to friends and family of
Henry Mayo
who died on Friday, January 26.
Condolences to friends and family of
Marion Ciaccio
who died on January 29. A memorial service will be held at Goodwin House.
Former longtime member
Chris Morrison
is in the hospital in Connecticut. Cards are appreciated. For address, please contact the church office at
uuca@uucava.org
or 703-892-2565.
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How to submit an announcement to UUCA's Connections newsletter:
- Deadline is noon each Wednesday.
- Please put "Connections" or "newsletter" in the subject box.
- Send announcement (150 words or fewer) in body of email or Word doc attachment.
- Images and attachments accepted, though no guarantee of publishing
- Send announcements to pubasst@uucava.org.
- Questions about Connections? Contact MaryAnn@uucava.org.
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4444 Arlington Blvd
Arlington, Virginia
Call: (703) 892-2565
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