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UUCA - A place to Connect |Grow | Serve
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TONIGHT - Transmissions Service - Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.
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 Results of 2016 Congregational Survey
Sundays, Sept. 25 & Oct. 2
UUCA Board Chair-elect Warren Wright will present the results of the 2016 spring congregational survey in the Board Room, following each service on Sept. 25 and Oct. 2. The white paper will be available on Sunday.
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 UUCA's Center Gallery:
Opening Reception and Artist Talk
Sun., Sept. 25, 4-6 p.m.
Come to meet the renowned DC photographer Jarvis Grant when he talks of how his work is influenced by the many communities of which he is a part. Read more HERE.
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 Covenant Group Sign-ups NOW!
More info and registration here. |
Buckingham Cooks This Sunday
Cooks from the Buckingham community will be selling savory Latino fare after services this Sunday. No time to eat? They'll provide carryout. Proceeds from the sale will aid a Buckingham helper who is being treated for cancer.
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Meals on Wheels
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Equal Exchange Sales Help UUSC
This Sunday, Equal Exchange products will be for sale after both services. The candy and other products are purchased through the Coffee Project and the UU Service Committee receives 5% of the sales. For more information,
click HERE, or contact
Sara Anderson.
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 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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 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 . . . |
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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 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. |
Volunteers Needed for After-School Peace Clubs
Volunteers are needed for after-school peace clubs in Arlington's affordable housing community centers in Arlington. For information on volunteering and upcoming "Peace Academy" trainings, email John McLaughlin or 571-405-9299.
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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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DIG Meeting & Workdays
Meeting: Wed., Sept. 28, 1 p.m.
Workday: Thur., Oct. 13, 9-11 a.m.
The Do It Green Team welcomes anyone interested in green-keeping our grounds to their next meeting on the 28th. Mark you calendar for Oct. 13 for their next grounds maintenance workday. Contact: Jennifer Frum.
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 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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 HUUmanist Discuss:
Who Won the Debate?
TUESDAY, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.
Due to the presidential debate on Monday night, the HUUmanist will not meet then, but will meet on TUESDAY night to discuss who won the debate. More information HERE. |
"brownsville" Examines Personal Pain Beyond the Headlines
Thur., Sept. 29, 8 p.m.
Join our next theater outing to see "brownsville (b side for tray)" at Theater Alliance in DC. More info and tickets here.
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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
Begins October 12
UUCA's Adult Education program -- Wellspring Wednesdays -- will begin registration September 30. Classes begin October 12. Read more |
 Family Meditation
Meets Sun., Sept. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Beginning October Meets Fourth Sunday
This class provides young children (5-11 yrs) with a mindfulness framework to develop healthy responses to the ever-changing world around and inside them. Read more.
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 Circle Dance
Thur., Sept. 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Engage your spirit while learning simple dances from around the world. Newcomers welcome anytime. All dances are taught. Read more. . . |
Qigong Practice Sessions
Each Thursday 10:30-Noon
Qigong is an ancient approach for achieving balance and vitality. The movements are gentle and can be done sitting, standing, or lying down. Read more
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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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Friday Night Yoga Class
Begins October 7, 6:15 p.m.
No yoga experience necessary for this class that will incorporate principles of both Vinyasa and Hatha yoga postures. More information HERE. |
Give the Plate
Sept. 25
The GTP offering goes to support programs assisting the children living in Arlington Housing Corporation (AHC) communities. Read more.
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 Annual Auction - Donate TODAY!
The Annual Auction is looking for donations big and small! The online preview will be available September 18, so get your items in today! Read more |
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 . . . |
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. . . |
 September Board Meeting Summary
The gavel was passed to Warren Wright at the Board's meeting on September 20. Please join the Board in welcoming Warren to his new post as Board Chair/Congregational President.
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Children and Youth Choirs
Rehearse Each Sunday
Now is a great time children and youth to join our choirs. UUCA offers Chalice Choir (K-3rd graders), TrUUbadours (4th-6th graders), and Youth Choir (7th-12th graders). More information is HERE or contact BeaAnn Phillips.
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SHINE Sings to Heal
SHINE is a "healing choir" that offers members and friends of all ages the opportunity to explore the healing power of music through singing. 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. |
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Condolences to Jennifer Swisher and her son Antonio Persi on the death of her mother/his grandmother Sylvia Swenson Swisher.
Condolences to Jim Altman on the death of his wife, Marilyn Altman, at their retirement community in Pennsylvania. Jim and Marilyn have been members of UUCA for over 35 years. Memorial gifts are requested to be sent either to the Alzheimers Association or the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. If sending cards, please contact the church office for address. Call: 703-892-2565.
Congratulations to Lucy and Brian Goss and Emily and Arnoux Abraham, whose daughters - Hannah Goss and Lila, Jacqueline and Elena Abraham - were dedicated this past Sunday.
We hold in our hearts UUCA member David Talmage, whose father, Leon, entered end of life care, surrounded by his family in Pennsylvania.
Congrats to Kol Ami Northern Virginia Reconstructionist Community and Rabbi Gilah Langner, as together they begin a new era in the life of that congregation, which meets at UUCA. Rev. Linda was honored to represent UUCA at Rabbi Gilah's installation as Kol Ami's new Rabbi on September 11.
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UUCA Leaders Celebrate the New Church Year
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| Last weekend, nearly 200 UUCAers gathered to celebrate a new church year and prepare for their ministries. The Choir, Covenant Group facilitators and RE teachers started the day with a shared breakfast and worship, before adjourning to a morning of work. First time volunteers were applauded, and a group of veterans (more than 15 years of leadership) led us in singing our Chalice Lighting! |
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