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Sunday Worship - Nov. 27, 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
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Music includes Bob Kline playing Bach arrangements for the prelude and postlude.
Livestreaming of the service and recorded past sermons here.
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Give the Plate - November 27
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UUCA will donate its Sunday morning services' offerings to
ALIVE!,
ASPAN, and
AFAC, three partner organizations in our neighborhoods who feed those in need and offers other supportive services. As we celebrate the season of holidays, let us remember to reach out to share our bounty with others.
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#givingtUUesday - Mark your calendar for Nov. 29!
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 On November 29, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, UUCA will participate in
Giving Tuesday, an international holiday celebrating generosity and charity. This year we are asking you to generously support the beloved UUCA home by helping us pay off the mortgage and continue to provide a welcoming, vibrant home for our community and friends.
As part of
Giving Tuesday, we're issuing a challenge to our congregation: On November 29, we need 200 members and friends to donate at least $29 -- or as much as $1,129 for those who are able -- to help us solve UUCA's mortgage challenge. These donations are separate from our annual pledge drive; this is an opportunity to say "thank you" to UUCA for all of the wonderful services the church provides in our beautiful spaces.
Learn more.
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Thanksgiving Dinner Invite
 Are you stranded for Thanksgiving this year? Too far away from family, or are you a family of one? If you don't have other plans, please accept our invitation to Thanksgiving dinner on
Thursday, November 25, 4 p.m. in the Activity Room. Guests are welcome, so bring friends or coworkers who might want to join. Bring a dish to share, or let
Meika Ungricht know you will contribute money for turkey ($15 recommended), or be part of the clean up crew. You can email or see Meika or
Greg McFarland this Sunday to sign up. Hope to see you there!
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Live the Pledge Reflection Sessions
Nov. 29, Dec. 8, 18
 UUCA is committed to its Pledge To End Racism, and we have already begun our work as a community with our Live The Pledge workshop. We also have a number of Live The Pledge covenant-style reflection sessions where we'll reflect upon issues of race, justice and white privilege. Please click here to participate in one of our sessions. This is a timely opportunity, post the presidential election.
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Who Can Be A Chalice Keeper?
 You can! The Chalice Keeper program invites all UUCAers to light our chalice in worship and then keep our flame of faith burning bright all week long.
Signup to be a Chalice Keeper!
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Winter Solstice Celebration and Bonfire
Sun., Dec. 18, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
 This family-friendly, intergenerational program draws upon a range of traditions to celebrate the changing of the seasons and the community that sustains us through the long winter. The program will start in the Sanctuary, move outside to sing songs around a bonfire, and return to Fellowship Hall for cocoa and pot-luck dessert. Watch coming Connections for more information or email uucasolstice@gmail.com.
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Secret Santa Tree
 Secret Santa gift trees are located in both the upstairs and downstairs lobbies. Secret Santa supports two of our community partners: Beacon House and Buckingham. Tags are available on Sunday mornings -- or contact the RE Office.
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Interfaith Choir at Lincoln Memorial
Sun., Nov. 27, 4 p.m.
UUCA partner Rodef Shalom cantors Michael Shochet and Rachel Rhodes are embarking on an ambitious project to create a concert of hope and unity to heal our divided nation on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial THIS Sunday. To join in the sing - or to just come to listen - click here for more information.
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Dream Project Holiday Dinner
Sat., Dec. 10
 UUCAers are invited to the Annual Dream Project Holiday Dinner. Join mentees, mentors, Dream Scholars, parents, donors, public officials and other supporters as we celebrate the accomplishments of these extraordinary students and the Dreamer organization over the past year.
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The End of White Christian America and Its Implications for the 2016 Election
Sun., Dec. 11, 1 p.m.
 Robert P. Jones, the CEO of Public Religion Research Institute will discuss his new book, The End of White Christian America, which has been hailed by The New York Times Review of Books as "quite possibly the most illuminating text for this election year." Read more.
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Exchange Student Host Family Needed
 A member of UUCA's youth group is a high school student from Italy, part of a group of exchange students living in Arlington. He attends Yorktown High School, and has learned he will need to find a new host family for his second semester. If you would like to host or help find a host, please contact Amy Yamashiro.
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UUCA Human Rights Award Recipient
December 8, 7 p.m. Ceremony
 Rev. Linda invites all UUCAers to join her at a ceremony at the Arlington County Board Meeting Room (2100 Clarendon, 3rd floor) for a ceremony and reception honoring UUCA and other recipients of the 2016 James B. Hunter Human Rights Award. Read more.
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Upcoming DIG Workdays
Work off some of your Thanksgiving calories by coming to our Do It Green workday on November 26. It's a great volunteer opportunity for families or groups. Next workday is on December 14, 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, contact Jennifer Frum.
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The Corruption of Our Democracy and 2014-2018 CSAI Escalating Inequality
Saturday, December 3, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Washington Ethical Society
Join area congregations for a UUs for Social Justice in the National Capital Region (UUSJ) briefing on the new 2016-2020 Congregational Study Action Issue (CSAI), The Corruption of Our Democracy. More information and registration here.
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Intercultural Exchange Visit with Guatemalan Scholarship Students
 Seven UUCAers traveled to Rabinal Guatemala from Oct 19-28 to visit the scholarship students that the church is sponsoring. Along with Jefferson Unitarian Church in Golden Colorado, UUCA's supports 49 Mayan students in 6-12 grades.
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Our condolences to Vicki Arroyo and family on the death of Vicki's mother, Verna Arroyo, November 18, in New Orleans. Verna lived in Arlington for a year after losing her home in Katrina and appreciated all that the UUCA community and Culpepper Garden did to make her feel welcome during that difficult time. Special thanks to nurse Carol and to Rev. Linda for their friendship and care. Rev. Jim VanderWeele of the Community UU Church in New Orleans will conduct her Memorial Service and Celebration of Life on December 1. Read tribute here.
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Holiday Shoppers - When using Amazon please use Smile.Amazon.com and choose UUCA as your charitable organization. Participating is no cost to you. Amazon donates a small percentage of eligible sales to the church.
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Religious & Lifespan Education
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UUCA 4th Graders ROCK the Youth Group!
 4th graders Angelina Howe, Jason and Savannah Cook, and Zoe Rosso heard about the Youth Group trip to Hopi and decided to help out! They made Rainbow Loom bracelets and asked Rev. Aaron if it was okay for them to sell the bracelets after the services to help the youth group. And help us they did! They raised $100 in bracelet sales! Thanks to their selfless act of kindness, their donation pushed our profits from the Pie Sale to over $1,000! Thank you so much to our UUCA community for helping support the Youth Group.
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Holiday Craft Party for Kids
Sat, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
 Parents can join in the fun or shop upstairs at Mistletoe Mall. Activities include crafts, pictures with Santa and a pizza lunch. Families from our partner communities will be joining in the fun. Suggested donation
of $5 per child or $10 per family. Flyer here.
Want to help? Great! Volunteer to bring juice or cookies or by serving as an "elf." Contact
Fred Stokeld
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Christmas Eve Dedication of Infants and Children
If you would like to have your little one dedicated at one of our Christmas Eve services (3 or 5 p.m.), please contact Rev. Linda.
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Fellowship X
There is no Friday night service for Fellowship X this week (Nov. 25). Save the Date: FX Holiday Party, Saturday, January 7, West Village at Shirlington Club House. More details to follow.
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 Mistletoe Mall
December 3 & 4
Fine arts and crafts from local and international artists. Mistletoe Mall is a wonderful way begin your holiday shopping, and benefits not only the local and international artisans, but is also a fundraiser for the church general fund.
Flyer here.
 We have lots of new artisans this year! Meet jewelry designer
Pat Moore here.
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Call for Volunteers for a Winter Love Gala
 A small planning group has conceptualized a gala for Saturday, February 11, at UUCA. In order for this to happen, we need people to lead and participate in executing the event. If this is interesting to you, please plan to attend a planning meeting on Monday, November 28, 6:45 p.m. Questions? Contact Bruce Rieder.
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January 20 at UUCA?
 Is anyone interested in organizing or participating in putting together a fellowship event here at UUCA on Inauguration day? Inauguration Day will be challenging for many in our community. This celebratory day for the many thousands who will descend upon our area may make this a hard day to be out and about in our town. Some may be hosting out of town guests for the Million Women March planned for the next day or for other actions around the Inauguration. Read more.
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"Where I'm From" Brown Bag Lunch Workshop
 Sun., Dec. 4, 12:30 - 2 p.m.
Join UUCA's "Where I'm From" movement, a fascinating way to connect with our deepest selves and each other. We all love stories and to help us create our own stories, we've been adapting Kentucky Poet Laureate George Ella Lyon's narrative poem "Where I'm From" and using it as a model. In this workshop, no writing experienced needed. Read more.
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Large Works Solo Show in Center Gallery
 The Center Gallery is normally reserved for introducing outside artists to our congregation (and us to them!). We are aware, however, that there are many in-house artists who work large and might like to show in that space as well. To this end, we have decided to dedicate one (1) slot in the Center Gallery calendar for this purpose. A lottery will take place the week of December 5 for a show from January 8 - February 13*. Please contact Carson Herrington no later than December 5 to include your name in the lottery.
*We apologize for the short notice. There will be more advance notice in the years to come.
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Art Works for UUCA
Many art works in the Center and the QUUest Galleries are for sale. If you'd like to purchase something, please contact Carson Herrington. This is a great way to support our artists and help fund gallery projects at UUCA. Artists receive 80% of the purchase price and UUCA galleries receives 20%.
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Join Chalice Theatre for Karaoke Night!
Sat., Dec. 3, 7-10:30 p.m.
 Sing your heart out with friends and family. Special guest stars TBD! Pizza, wine, and other treats available. $10. Proceeds benefit UUCA's Creative Arts Ministry and Chalice Theatre.
Flyer here.
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Sheet Music - CDs, etc.
 The Music Committee is cleaning out old unclaimed sheet music, CDs, and accessories. Stop by Fellowship Hall Sunday, Nov. 27 after services to get FREE music of all kinds (classical, folk, pop, children's songs) and to buy CDs of choir concerts for $5 each (66% off).
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Facets of the Season - Chorale Concert
Sun., Dec. 11, 4 p.m.
 All are welcome to attend the Arlington Chorale holiday concert -- Facets of the Season - conducted by Artistic Director & Conductor, Dr. Nancia D'Alimonte. Music will include songs of the season by John Rutter, John Williams, and Dan Forrest as well as festive arrangements of carols. More information is available online, www.arlingtonchorale.org. See poster here.
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Two Day Holiday for UUCA Office
The church office is closed on Thursday, November 24, and Friday, November 25.
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Need to submit an announcement for Connections?
- Deadline is noon each Wednesday.
- Please put "Connections" in the subject box.
- Send announcement (150 words or fewer) in body of email or Word doc attachment.
- Images and attachments accepted, though no guarantee of publishing
- Send announcements to pubasst@uucava.org.
- Questions about Connections? Contact MaryAnn@uucava.org.
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