Sunday, July 17, 10:15 a.m.

"Red Rain" Sermon by Rev. Aaron McEmrys Alton Sterling. Philando Castile and the little girl in the backseat. The bloody streets of Dallas. What do we do with our grief, our anger and our fear? Where is hope? Where is healing? Where is justice? Where do we go from here?   Music includes special guest soloist Gibson Cima, singing "Red Rain" by Peter Gabriel and UUCA's Chamber Singers sing "Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life" by Thomas Schmutzler.

Not able to join us in person on Sunday? Please join us online for the livestreaming of the service at www.uucava.org. 

Transmissions Service - July 26 & August 23

Join Rev. Aaron with Ashley and Jim Cash of Woven Green for a service of meditation for healing and spiritual deepening. Special soundscapes provided by Woven Green. You may bring a yoga mat, pillow or blanket, though chairs are provided. No registration or fee for UUCAers. Freewill donation suggested. UUCA's Transmissions service is held most fourth Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the Center. 

Attention Amazon Shoppers

Amazon shoppers -- please remember to use ww.smile.amazon.com and choose UUCA as the charity to receive a donation each time you shop. The church receives a 0.5% donation from Amazon on eligible purchases. It's easy and painless and no extra cost to you. Please note that any donations through the AmazonSmile program is an additional gift to your annual pledge giving and there is no tax deduction.

Fall OWL Registration for Members Now Open

We are in the process of preparing for next year's OWL (Our Whole Lives lifespan sexuality education) Program. Registration for UUCA members for 5th and 8th grade OWL is now open.   Fall OWL registration HERE. 

Mandatory OWL Parent Orientation Dates

In order for your child/youth to participate in the Our whole Lives sexuality program, parents must attend one of the orientation sessions. Orientation is required for both UUCA members and non-members. 

5th Grade OWL

• Sunday, Sept. 11, 4-6 p.m. 
• Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7-9 p.m. 

You can find more information about the OWL program here.

Seven Principle Banners this Fall

Did you see the lovely UU Principles Banner hanging from the pulpit last Sunday? Our elementary kids will be making our own set of banners this fall. Ways you can support the banner project:

• Sewing the banners together -- this can be done on your own time at home
• Tie Dye Party -- assist the kids in Tie Dyeing fabric on a Sunday 
• Pre-cutting Fabric -- this too can be done at home
• Hosting the Art Show -- that's right when the banners are complete we will celebrate with an art show!
• Classroom Assistant -- helping kids on Sunday with the various projects. This can be a onetime volunteer opportunity. 

Mark Your Calendars with These Important Dates

Sunday, Aug. 21 and 28

• Making cards for Buckingham Backpack Drive, After Service

Adult Faith Development

Young Adult Brunch - Sunday, July 17

Attention UUYoung Adults! The young adult brunch is this Sunday, July 17, noon, at O'Sullivan's Irish Pub in Clarendon. Bring your order of service and the restaurant will donate a percentage of the tabs to the church (10-24 people = 15%, 25 or more = 20%). Newcomers between the ages of 18-39 are highly encouraged to join us! For more information about the Young Adult Group, contact Andrea Albamonte at  AAlbamonte@uucava.org.

New UU - Wednesday, July 20, 6 - 9 p.m.

Unitarian Universalism is a way of thinking and being in the world. It is a faith discipline, enriched by faith traditions, that forms the foundation for a way to live this life. It matters how we conduct our lives and work to make the world a better place. Here at UUCA we are challenged to deepen our own faith principles and practices in response to our own experience and, whenever possible, to stand on the side of love. Find out more about Unitarian Universalism, and about UUCA, at our next New UU class. The class is free, but registration is required,   click here. Free childcare is available on request. For childcare and more information, contact Sarah.Masters@uucava.org. 

FX Friday Night Service: How Do You Decide What to Believe? 

Friday, July 22, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Next "Where I'm From" Workshop August 7

Position Available: Acting Director of Religious Education - Bull Run Unitarian Universalists, Manassas, Virginia

This is an exempt ¾ time (average 30 hrs/wk), year round position. For job description and application process, click here.  

UUCA's 2016 Peace Camp - Teaching love, peace, and understanding

6th UU Black Lives Matter Summit - July 24 at Paint Branch UU Church

The Revival: Time for a Moral Revolution of Values

Thousands of Unitarian Universalists attended the "State of Emergence: Faith Filled People Rally for Racial Justice" public witness event at General Assembly 2016. There are many ways for people of faith and conscience to continue supporting and fortifying the rising movement for justice and to stand strong in the face of backlash and attacks. Join Beacon Press author Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Rev. Dr. James Forbes, Rev. Dr. Traci Blackmon, and Sister Simone Campbell for a national tour this summer to redefine morality in American politics and challenge leaders of faith and moral courage to be more vocally opposed to harmful policies that disproportionately impact the poor, people who are ill, children, immigrants, communities of color, and religious minorities. Find out about the August event in Washington D.C., plus others across the U.S. And, take the pledge now to join the growing multi¬faith community in support of the Movement for Black Lives.

Join The Revival and Sign On to the Higher Ground Moral Declaration

At General Assembly, many of us got to hear Rev. William Barber, II, architect of the Forward Together Moral Monday movement, talk about the rise of a new justice movement. Our ministers in North Carolina and beyond have been working with Rev. Barber to grow this movement nationally through the promotion of a national Revival Tour and the Higher Ground Moral Declaration. The UU Society of Cleveland will be hosting the next leg of the tour on July 11, in Cleveland, just before the Republican National Convention. UUA President Rev. Peter Morales will join Rev. Barber, Rev. James Forbes, Rev. Traci Blackmon -- United Church of Christ Justice Ministries Directors and others to raise a moral voice of courage and to center the testimonials from people most impacted by poverty, racism, and oppression. The Declaration will be delivered to all the candidates running for President, Senate, and Governors. We need our UU clergy and justice lay leaders represented. Please sign the declaration here and spread the word!  For more information on The Revival national tour see www.moralrevival.org. 

VOICE Action in October Brings Social Justice Issues to Virginia Politicians 

We, as Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish leaders, from 30 institutions in Dallas, from all walks of life and backgrounds, together condemn the attack. Deaths and injuries of police officers and protesters have no place in our society or in our community. A protest in which citizens demonstrated that they're concerned about violent acts earlier in the week in Louisiana and Minnesota had just concluded - in a peaceful manner - just as it was intended. It's horrific that a thoughtfully produced march could be so undermined by ensuing selfish acts of violence.

Dallas Area Interfaith will continue its long-term work of forging relationships across traditional divides to build a diverse body that, rooted in trust, can act together. 

Read complete statement.

We in VOICE will try to do the same with our 2000-person ACTION in October -- forge relationships across traditional divides to build a diverse body that, rooted in trust, tackles some of the intractable problems that damage our communities in Northern Virginia.

Plan now to be there when we will ask political candidates competing in the November elections whether they agree to work with VOICE on a bold justice agenda.

Mark your calendars now for Sunday, October 16, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Buses will leave UUCA at 3 p.m. and return by 6:30 p.m.

DIG - Does it green 

Thank you! Power of Now Covenant Group!