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UUCA - A place to Connect |Grow | Serve
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United Nations Sunday
October 23, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
"Our Global UU Story :
Atheists, Christians and Other Troublemakers"
 Sunday October 23 is United Nations Sunday. U
UCA is proud to welcome to our pulpit the
Rev. Eric Cherry, Director of International Resources for the Unitarian Universalist Association. He writes of his sermon, "Our Global UU Story has chapters that have been written in dozens of countries over centuries. The characters - our siblings in faith - offer intense examples of both commitment and foibles. Some chapters describe the development of theologies, others are about building organizations, and many are about changing structures that limit human freedom and justice. Though our religion feels very 'local' much of the time, understanding our global reach, including the ways we influence institutions like the UN, is empowering and renewing."
UUCA member
Marietta Tanner will tell of her enthusiasm for the work of the United Nations, and high school senior
Nicholas Cadby-Spicer will sing the inspirational
Waiting for the World to Change.
The service will also include the Clerestory Choir and a "good-by" to UUCA Director of Music, Bob Griffith, leading our music for the last time before he prepares to move to Atlanta. After 14 years with us, Bob will be deeply missed.
Livestreaming of the service here.
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Upcoming Worship Services
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Tuesday, October 25, 7:30 p.m. Transmissions
A service for reflection, healing and spiritual deepening. Soundscapes by Woven Green. Optional: Bring yoga mat or pillow. Freewill donation of $20. |
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Sunday, October 30, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. Dia de los Muertos--Day of the Dead
A special day of remembrance when we gather to mourn, to celebrate, to reckon and to forgive. Please bring a small memento reminding you of a departed loved one for the alter. Following each service there will be a brief ceremony of re-consecration of the Memorial Garden, an important site where we honor our ancestors.
Music includes Maya Rogers and Woven Green, along with a "thrilling" intergenerational musical performance. |
Check out our new YouTube "sermon only" playlist
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Church Driveway CLOSED ON TUESDAY
The parking lot will be open, but the driveway on George Mason Drive will be closed on Tuesday (Oct. 25) for a corrective paint job. You can access the parking lot from the Arlington Blvd. access road or from First Place South. Please do not move any of the cones or drive (or walk) on the driveway on Tuesday. |
 Annual Auction - Tickets now available online!
Online tickets and catalog are NOW available! Check out the catalog and buy your tickets HERE. |
 You're Invited to the UU-UNO Fall Reception
Fri., Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
Norway's ambassador to the U.S., Kåre R. Aas, will attend the UU United Nations Office reception to receive an award for Norway's unequivocal commitment to the advancement of human rights for LGBTQ persons around the globe - (TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR TOO). More information and tickets HERE.
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THIS WEEKEND! SHREK 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. |
 Help Get Out the Vote!
- Tue., Oct. 25, 6 - 9 p.m. UUCA is hosting a Get Out the Vote phone bank. Please come by and make a few calls! Every vote matters!
- Sat. Oct. 29. Canvas in Annandale or join All Souls' mega phone bank targeting North Carolina. Email Kathy Dunne for more information.
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Save your Wednesdays for the next couple of weeks so you and your family can join us for an evening of community fellowship and learning. Classes include:
- Contemporary Islam for UUs
- Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures
- Emotional Wisdom
- New UU and Welcoming Series
- Living the Pledge to End Racism Info Session
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Give the Plate
October 23 - The UU United Nations Office
Your voice at the United Nations, the Unitarian Universalist Association's (UUA's) United Nations Office (UU-UNO) is engaged in international advocacy work at the UN based on Unitarian Universalist (UU) values. Learn more.
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SCRIP
Stop by the SCRIP table on Sunday to find out how you can benefit the church each time you go grocery shopping. |
 Fellowship X
October 21, 7:30 p.m.
Friday Discussion Service: How Do We Improve Democracy?
Rather than talk about the current election, we'll focus on the future. Fellowship X. Fellowship X is a social and spiritual fellowship serving Generation X (those born in the '60s and '70s). More information here.
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HUUmanists:
Why Don't More Boys Go to College? Are Single-gender Schools the Answer?
Mon., Oct. 24, 7:15 p.m.
 Ginny Cronin, PhD in Developmental Psychology, will share her research on the question: "Why don't more boys go to college? Are single-gender schools the answer?" All are invited. Learn more here.
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Game Night for (30) ISH Crowd
Thur., Nov. 3, 7-9 p.m.
 (30)ISH, UUCA's new affinity group for adults aged 30ish to 40ish , is hosting a board game night! Come join us for board games, fellowship and friendly conversation in room 13/15. Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite board game if you'd like. Questions? Contact Jessi Huffman.
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 Men's Book Group
Sun., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
The men will discuss I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity by Izzeldin Abuelaish. The selection for December 11 meeting is Double Whammy, a novel by Carl Hiaasen, a Miami columnist and humorist. Questions? Email Ken Marshall or 703-533-8004.
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Religious & Lifespan Education
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Welcome Aboard Lisa
 We are so excited to have Lisa Harper Chang on board as our new Religious Education Assistant. Lisa and husband Jim, along with their two boys, Dylan and Liam, live in Arlington. |
 Hungry for spooky sweets?
The youth group is having a bake sale! Halloween-themed treats will be sold after both services on Sunday, October 30 to support the Youth Group Service Trip Fund. Get your delicious baked goods and satisfy your sweet tooth for a good cause!
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Lifelong Learning
Favorite Bible Stories
Sun., Nov. 6, 4 p.m.
Come "see" and hear some of your favorite Bible stories -- and some little-known ones -- all told in a new way. Stories will be told by Rev. Madelyn Campbell. More info here.
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MoonFire Samhain Ritual
Sat., Oct. 29, 7:45 p.m.
Come celebrate the ancient Pagan New Year with MoonFire at our annual ritual to observe Samhain (pronounced SOW-wen), the time when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead becomes thin, our sacred ancestors are close, and divination and magic happen. It is a meeting of fellowship with our ancestors and a meeting with the God and Goddess.
More information here.
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 Volunteers Needed: Kids Holiday Craft Party
Sat., Dec. 3, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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 UUSJ Fall Cider Fest
Sun., October 30, 4-6 p.m.
Join UUs for Social Justice of the National Capital Region for a family-friendly celebration to thank our members and supporters for all that they do to advance social justice in their communities! Enjoy live music by the All Souls Bluegrass Band and connect with social justice friends over hot, cold and hard cider (beer also). Flyer. Costumes optional. RSVP appreciated HERE. |
Immigration Film Fest
October 20-23
View 19 films of immigration stories from all over the world. See the schedule and ticket information
here and pick up a festival program in the Narthex
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Contact Marilyn Baker.
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Beacon House Celebrates 25 Years
Sun., Oct. 23, 3 p.m.
UUCA members and friends are invited to the 25th Anniversary Beacon House Reunion. UUCA has been an important part of Beacon House, a community center for at-risk youth and families in the Edgewood Terrace in NE DC.
More information and tickets HERE. |
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Bagged Meal Volunteers Needed
 Each month on the last Sunday of the month, UUCA provides volunteers to prepare bagged meals for the homeless. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families and groups. Meet in the church kitchen; hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Contact:
Ken Perkins-Gough.
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 Coat Drive
Sun., Nov. 6
Yes, it may be 80+ degrees outside, but the cold weather will return and many of our Buckingham neighbors will be in need of a warm coat. Gently-used and clean coats for men, women, and children are greatly appreciated. Look for the donation bins in the lobbies on November 6.
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UUCA Support for Mayan Students in Guatemala
 This week, a 10-member delegation of UUCAers are in Guatemala to meet families and students supported by your scholarship assistance. The October 16 Give the Plate raised $3,342 toward these scholarships. You'll have another opportunity to support more students at the Nov. 5 Annual Auction.
See "Oct. 2016 Update" to learn how your support has helped scholarship student Faustine Sic Gomez.
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UUs Defy Hate
Earlier this month the UU Service Committee presented an online seminar showing ways of defying hate in the context of Islamophobia, Black Lives Matter and restorative justice. The "Addressing hateful speech and polarization in our communities and schools" webinar can be viewed here. It's s one of the many activities that UUs are taking as part of the "Defying the Nazis - UU Action Project" that builds on the Ken Burns PBS documentary Defying the Nazis: The Sharps War. Read more.
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 International Convocation of UU Women
February 16-19, 2017 @ Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove, Calif.
Theme: "Weaving global partnerships to enrich women's lives... forging a just future together" More information and registration HERE.
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Board of Trustees Report on 10/18/16 Meeting
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At this month's Board meeting the
Trustees took the time to reflect on our recent retreat by evaluating our takeaways and our core values.
A large part of the discussion centered around engaging with the congregation. Policy governance requires the Board to consider how UUCA's moral owners feel about the Ends of our church - whether they are being met or need to be modified. Last year's project revolved around our lifespan religious education program and we want to again thank all of the parents, teachers, facilitators, and children who participated in that process. You can read the final
report here. This valuable effort led the Board to modify our Ends to be more inclusive of our children and youth so that our future policy work encompasses them as well as our adults in seeking to connect, grow and serve as a community.
This year's project will center on a new powerful question:
What does it mean to be a trusting and vulnerable church community that transforms us into our best selves? How can this help us to grow and serve?
We plan to engage with a cohort of at least 100 congregants as a cross-section of the church for insight into how we can be a "being" church as well as a "doing" church. We embrace this opportunity to move forward together realizing our values of compassion, diversity, gratitude, trust and commitment as we connect, grow, and serve.
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