 Covenant Group Registration Open
Participant orientation is Sun., Sept. 11, after both services. More info and registration here. |
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Pancake Breakfast
Sun., Sept. 11, after both services
All proceeds support the youth social justice projects.
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 Calling All Artists
Sun., Sept. 11, 9 - 11 a.m.
Requesting works that reflect art's power to soothe and hear. Submissions need to be ready to hang. More. . .
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 Men's Book Group
Sun., Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m.
The group will discuss Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community and War by Nathaniel Philbrick. New members are always welcome. Oct. 9 selection is The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick. Read more. |
 Fellowship X
Fri. Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Fellowship X is a social and spiritual fellowship serving Generation X (those born in the '60s and '70s). New members are always welcome. They meet each Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. For their Friday service/activity schedule, click here.
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 Round Robin Bridge Kick-Off
Fri., Sept. 9, 7 p.m.
Let us know if you would like to play but cannot make it on September 9. More. . .
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 SHINE: UUCA's Healing Choir
Mon., Sept. 12, 7 - 8:15 p.m.
No auditions, no choral experience, and no long-term commitment needed. Come to their first gathering on Mon., Sept. 12. Read more. |
DIG Workday
Thur., Sept. 15, 9-11 a.m.
Bring weeding tools and gardening gloves if you have them.
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Holistic Moms
Thurs., Sept. 15, 7-9 p.m.
Part 1 of a series on tough conversations. "How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex" -
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 New UU Class
Sat., Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
Find out more about Unitarian Universalism, and about UUCA, at our next New UU class. More. . .
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 Child Dedications
Sun., Sept. 18
Families with babies and preschoolers are invited to be a part the Ceremony of Dedication. To be included contact RevLinda@uucava.org. |
 HUUmanist: Has the President usurped the power of Congress?
Mon., Sept. 12, 7:15 p.m.
UUCA's HUUmanist group kicks off its new season with viewing a televised debate on this question by four distinguished constitutional experts. Read more. |
 Tracey Rogers Visits Israel/Palestine
Wed., Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m.
UUCA member Tracey Rogers will report on her recent trip to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories at the next meeting of the Committee for Peace and Justice in Israel/Palestine. Read more.
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Learn About Bhutan and Living the Bodhisattva Way
Weds., Sept. 14,21,28, 7p.m.
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 Happy Hour
Wed., Sept. 14, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Come for community and fellowship - pizza, too. Bring your favorite beverage and plan to pitch in for the pizza. |
 MoonFire Hathor/Isis Ritual
Sun., Sept. 18, 1:30 p.m.
Come join a discussion of the worship of the Egyptian goddess Isis, then have a small ritual about Hathor's Birthday/Feast Day (normally Sept. 17), which honors healing, love, light, and success. A potluck to follow. Read more. |
Schedule for Viewing: The Story of Unitarians Defying the Nazis
Tues., Sept. 20
This PBS film by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky tells the story of Martha and Waitstill Sharp, founders of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee.
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Smart Muscles
Fridays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Begins Sept. 23
A stretch and movement class designed to
lengthen and relax major muscle groups, emphasizing the often neglected muscles in the front of the shoulders and the hips. More. . .
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Religious & Lifespan Education
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How can you Connect-Grow-Serve with RE?
Check out all the RE news you need to stay connected here. |
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Have you registered you child for RE?
Nursery through 12th graders need to be registered for RE. Please complete this form. |
Has your family hosted the Family Chalice yet?
It's an easy way to bring that wonderful energy created in our worship services right into your home.
Sign up here.
Childcare Reminder
Free childcare is available Mon. thru Thurs., 6:30-9 p.m. in Room 7.
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UUCA is Hiring
We are now accepting applications for the position of Religious Education Assistant. This is a 20-hour per week position. Sunday work required. For a full job description Click here!
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Give the Plate
Sept. 11 - The Sanctuaries
UUCA invites members and friends to give generously to support a community in DC dedicated to "Art+Soul+Justice" -- The Sanctuaries. Read more.
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Annual Giving Team 2017-18 Planning
Tue., Sept. 13, 7 p.m.
Annual Giving Teaming looking for volunteers.
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 Last chance to submit Auction donation
Sunday, September 18 is the deadline to submit your donation to this year's Annual Auction to be held on Nov. 5. More here. |
UUSJ Voter Mobilization
Do you want to help ensure all who are eligible to vote participate in the 2016 elections? Sign up for the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice voter mobilization effort.
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 Day Alliance - Talks Turkey
Tue., Sept. 13, 10:30 a.m.
Robert Dillon, a Foreign Service Officer and Ambassador, will give an overview of Turkish political history and the current unrest. More . . .
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End Gun Violence Forum at UU Fairfax
Sat., Sept. 17, 6-8:30 p.m.
Gun owners and non-gun owners will share their stories with Virginia legislators. Share a potluck dinner and tell your story about what has shaped your views on guns. RSVP to mlareau@uucf.org. More . . |
Clerestory Choir Open House
Sat., Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. - Noon
The choir is re-grouping after its summer break and it's a great time to join. Drop in to get the scoop on what's in store for the coming year.
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Children and Youth Choir
Sun., Sept. 11, after each service
Come and find out about all the exciting new things in store for this year's Children and Youth Choirs -- Parent Meeting and Orientation in the Chapel following both services.
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 Come Ring with Us!
Whether you're an experienced ringer or have never read a note of music, there's a place for you in UUCA's handbell program. Read more. |
Mistletoe Mall Exhibitors Wanted
December 3 - 4
Last chance for crafters and artists to sign up to sell original, handmade and exhibited by the artist and the reselling of fair-trade products by a non-profit. More. . . |
 Get on Board . . . VOICE Action
Sunday, October 16
By now most of us have heard about the VOICE action on October 16. Some may need a refresher on what VOICE and this action is all about. Read more . . . |
 UUA Common Read: The Third Reconstruction by Rev. Dr. William Barber
The book offers helpful, practical guidance for engaging with justice movements born in response to local experiences of larger injustices. Read more. |
UUCA Goes to the Theatre
This week, 35 UUCAers attended a special preview performance for an interfaith audience of a new musical "Come From Away" -- at Ford's Theatre.
Read more.
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Live at the Center Concert
Sat., Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
Molly Venter & Goodnight Moonshine
with Shawna Gaspi - MUSIC & TICKETS here |
Parking Reminder
To help make UUCA more welcoming for visitors, all able-bodied members and friends are asked to park in one of our auxiliary lots on Sunday mornings. Map here. |
Wheel of Life
Condolences to Joe Schmitz on the recent death of his brother in Iowa. |
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