 Annual Auction - Online Catalog Available Now!
The online catalog preview is NOW available! AND we're still taking donations! Take a peek at the catalog and make your donation HERE. |
 Fellowship X
Fri., Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.
This Friday, it's a Joys and Sorrows Check-in Service. Fellowship X is a social and spiritual fellowship serving Generation X (those born in the '60s and '70s). New members are always welcome. Read more. Read more
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 Results of 2016 Congregational Survey
Sunday, October 2
UUCA Board Chair Warren Wright will present the results of the 2016 spring congregational survey in the Board Room, following each service on Oct. 2.
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 Early Happy Hour in October
Wed., Oct. 5, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Here's something to be happy about -- Our happy hour comes early this month -- Bring your favorite beverage to share and plan on pitching in for pizza. Contact: Sarah.Masters@uucava.org. |
 BLM Comes to UUCA
Wed., October 5, 7:30 p.m.
UUCA is committed to social justice and the dismantling of racism in our country and we invite you to join us for this important conversation: A Black Lives Matter Panel Discussion and Q&A in conjunction with Black Lives Matter - DC. For more information and to RSVP, click HERE.
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 Show your UU Pride!
NOVA Pride Festival - Sat., Oct. 1 - Bull Run Special Events Center
Can you give an hour at the UU congregations of NOVA booth? It's a wonderful opportunity to get to know other UU's from around Northern Virginia and to share the good news of our welcoming faith! More info here. |
Buckingham Helpers
Sun., Oct. 2
Need help with yard work or house cleaning? Buckingham workers offer such services and many others. This Sunday, you can fill out a request form at the Buckingham Outreach table in Fellowship Hall after services. For more information contact, Nancy Hall.
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Follow-up Webinar on "Defying Hate"
October 4
As part of the UUSC's "Defying Hate" campaign related to the premiere of the new Ken Burns documentary, Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' Story, this webinar will feature experts and and exploration of effective ways of responding to public expression of bigotry and hate. Sign up for webinar here.
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 Get on Board . . . For Justice
Sunday, October 16
In just three weeks, we will be holding the largest VOICE action in several years: Read more . . . |
 Volunteer for Voter Mobilization
There are many get-out-the-vote volunteer opportunities that don't require a big time commitment. Online volunteer sign-ups HERE or stop by the UUSJ table in Fellowship Hall Sunday. Contact: Kathy Dunne.
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Voter Rights Trip to North Carolina
UUCAers are invited to join the All Souls UU Reeb Voting Rights Project's trip to Raleigh/Durham North Carolina the weekend of October 7-9.
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UU United Nations Office Reception to Honor Kingdom of Norway
Fri., Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
Join us for the UU-United Nations Office fall reception when we celebrate the UU-UNO's work supporting human rights around the world and recognize the crucial role Norway has played in supporting the United Nations' LGBTQ work. More information and tickets HERE.
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 Thank You from Baton Rouge
UUCA received a note from the Flood Care Team at the UU Church of Baton Rouge, thanking us for our generous gift (from a summer Give the Plate Sunday morning offering). Thank you note here.
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DIG Meeting & Workdays
Workday: Thur., Oct. 13, 9-11 a.m.
Bring gardening tools, if you have them, for the next Do It Green grounds maintenance workday. Contact: Jennifer Frum.
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Meals on Wheels
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Board Minutes
The latest approved Board meeting minutes (Aug. 16, 2016) are available online on the Governance Docs page and posted on the bulletin board outside the upper level restrooms. |
From the Desk of UUCA's Point Guard
Tamara gets down to basics in her latest blog post.
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Lifespan Religious Education
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RE Connect
Parents, here's what you need to know in Religious Education this week.
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Wellspring Wednesdays
Registration now OPEN
Contemporary Islam, Geography of Grace, Emotional Wisdom, New UU -- are just a few of the offerings. Classes begin October 12. Read more |
Qigong Practice Sessions
Each Thursday 10:30-Noon Read more
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Friday Night Yoga Class
Friday at 6:15 p.m. More info |
Talk on Wireless Safety
Wed., Oct. 5, 10 a.m.
The Holistic Moms Network will hold a special daytime meeting with guest speaker Desiree Jaworski from the Center for Safer Wireless to discuss the science behind health hazards associated with cell phones, laptops, tablets, and other wireless devices. Read more.
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The Collapse of Parenting
What you need to know in order to be an effective parent in the 21st century
Sun., Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m.
The Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool invites UUCAers to their guest speaker series with psychologist and best-selling book author Leonard Sax. Read more.
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Give the Plate
October 2 - Black Lives Matter
Our Sunday morning offerings will be dedicated to support the work of Black Lives Matter efforts in North Carolina, the DC region, and for Unitarian Universalists partnerships. Read more.
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Join the Auction Team
If you are energetic, organized or passionate about supporting the work of UUCA, please join the team. Meetings are Monday nights at 6:15 p.m. For more info, read here . . . |
Chalice Theatre Auditions
October 22 and 23, 2 to 6 p.m.
Chalice Theatre is bringing to life on stage our favorite and beloved ogre Shrek! Audition details here. |
Children and Youth Choirs
Rehearse Each Sunday
More information is HERE or contact BeaAnn Phillips.
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SHINE Sings to Heal
No auditions or experience needed. Contact BeaAnn Phillips.
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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. |
 Day Alliance
Modern-Day Folklore: What it is (and isn't)
Tue., Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m.
Guest speaker is Kim Styker, professor at George Mason University in Folklore Studies and major organizer of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Read more. |
 Men's Book Group
Sun., Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.
New members always welcomed. Next discussion is of The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick. More here. |
 Covenant Group Sign-ups - A few spots open!
More info and registration here. |
 Circle Dinner Sign-ups
Circle Dinners are a delicious way to get to connect at UUCA. Groups get together three to four times throughout the year over dinner. Sign up on Sunday or click here.
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UUCAers Enjoy Fall Retreat
 Over 50 members and friends joined in beautiful Capon Springs, West Virginia for a lovely retreat filled with nature, food, conversation, workshops, and peaceful rest and recreation. Click here.
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Congratulations to UUCA member Julian Adams, on his recent ordination by the Progressive Christian Alliance. Rev. Adams is a Chaplain with the Virginia National Guard.
Condolences to Fletcher Cox's wife Nancy and his family. He died at the age of 92, at Goodwin House on September 24.
We hold Jim Altman in our thoughts, following the death of Marilyn Altman, age 83, September 19, just shy of their 65th wedding anniversary. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 8, at noon, at the UU Church of the North Hills, 2359 West Ingomar Rd., Pittsburgh, Pa.
Best wishes to Kelly McNulty, who is looking forward to her marriage on October 8, at the Lotus Temple in Fairfax, to Niraj Devkota, of Nepal.
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