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Worship Service
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Sunday, January 1, 11:15 a.m.
"Self-Fulfilling Prophecies"
Drawing from the wisdom of Elizabeth Gilbert, Harry Potter, and the Little Engine that Could, worship team members
D. Ohlandt,
Betsy Rosenblatt Rosso, and
Diane Ullius will lead a service exploring what it means to create and fulfill our own prophecies. Instead of the same old resolutions, how can we articulate what we believe and make good on those promises to ourselves?
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Give the Plate - VOICE
 This Sunday is our final Give-the-Plate for
VOICE. VOICE --Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement -- is northern Virginia's leading citizen empowerment coalition, steadily growing since UUCA helped found it in 2008. Today we can boast of 65 member congregations and affiliates, criss-crossing denominational, race-ethnic, and income boundaries. As we enter the New Year, consider the value of our interfaith adventure in compassionate, practical justice work. On VOICE's agenda for the coming year and beyond:
- We are working with our sister organizations in the mid-Atlantic region to persuade law enforcement to use--and gun manufacturers to produce--high-tech "smart guns" to reduce gun injury and deaths.
- In Fairfax County we are working to secure the school funding needed to guarantee that all children have equal access to uncrowded classrooms, a quality education, and pre-K learning.
- Across the region we will continue to push jurisdictions to incentivize, create, and preserve rental housing affordable to all working families, using a wide range of public and private financing and creative multi-use designs and siting.
- And we continue to push for just and comprehensive immigration reform--yes, we will not stop even under the new White House administration--as well as work in tandem with our Muslim neighbors to stand up against fear and intolerance.
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Sing for Love - A Maya Rogers Concert
Fri., Jan. 6, 7:30 p.m. - UUCA Center
Join
Maya and friends in a night of musical performance and a community sing. She'll share some of the ways that music has transformed her life and how you can use music to uplift, bring joy, and make the world a better place. It starts with one simple tool. Your voice! Event is free of charge and open to all ages.
More information here.
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Plans for Further "Escalating Inequality" Debate and Discussion
Tue., Jan. 3, 7:30 p.m.
The UUA Congregational Study Action Issue on Escalating Inequality, which will be debated at General Assembly next June in New Orleans, is
available in draft form now, with a Feb. 1 deadline for congregational comments. UUCA will convene a discussion group on the draft statement of conscience on Jan. 3 at 7:30 p.m. For further information, contact
Bob Denniston,
justdoitbob@hotmail.com.
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Non-Violent Direct Action Training
Sat., Jan. 7, 1 - 5 p.m.
Cedar Lane Unitarian Church is hosting a Non-Violent Direct Action Training, led by Tracey Redd of Black Youth Project 100 (BYP100) and co-sponsored by Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Montgomery County. More details and registration here.
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Build Bridges and Dismantle Walls:
A Justice Workshop
Sun., Jan. 8, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
UUCA is proud to host the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, along with VACOLAO and Centreville Immigration Forum, for an afternoon workshop about VICPP's work to achieve social justice for all in the Commonwealth, with a special focus on wage theft -- an epidemic afflicting low wage workers throughout Northern Virginia. Build Bridges & Dismantle Walls: Faith Communities Joining Together Hear firsthand from victims of wage theft & learn from community partners what you can do to fight it. Register here.
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The Committee for Peace and Justice in Israel/Palestine
Wed., Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m. - Volunteer Room
The Committee for Peace and Justice in Israel/Palestine (CPJIP) will meet to discuss current events of interest, approaches to peace and future activities, including possible activities involving other denominations and faiths. During 2017, the Committee will regularly meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Questions? Call Allan Kellum, Convener, 703-538-2683.
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UUCA Live The Pledge (LTP) Open Planning Meeting
Tue., Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. Board Room
The LTP Campaign Committee will host an open planning meeting on Tuesday, January 10. All are invited to attend and find out about upcoming LTP initiatives (i.e. UUCA Speak Up workshops, Live The Pledge workshops, etc.). We will also brainstorm new projects and initiatives that reinforce our commitment and pledge to end racism. Please email
Jessica Huffman with any questions or inquiries.
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Live the Pledge Reflection Sessions
Jan 8 and 22
 UUCA's commitment to end racism continues through Live The Pledge covenant-style reflection sessions where we reflect upon issues of race, justice and white privilege. Start off the New Year by committing to beginning or advancing your journey toward increased intercultural competence by participating in one of our January sessions. Sign up here.
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UUCA Peace Camp 2017: June 26 - July 7
 This year's theme: Peace in Oneself, Peace in the World. UUCA Peace Camp offers campers the opportunity to explore cooperation and conflict resolution in a safe and supportive environment. Campers discover that peace begins with them. Campers (ages 5-14) can attend both weeks or just one. Week 1: 6/26 to 6/30. Week 2: 7/3, 7/5-7/7. Registration opens soon. Learn more here. Peace camp at UUCA is a partnership between UUCA Peace Ministry and Little Friends for Peace.
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Religious & Lifespan Education
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December 2016 Board of Trustees Report
We first want to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for Barbara Gilligan, our Administrative Coordinator, who is retiring soon and has done so much to keep our church activities running smoothly. Thank you, Barbara, for your dedication and commitment to UUCA over the past many years. Your contribution has been invaluable and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
Along the lines of church engagement, the Board received an update on our "Living the Pledge" activities. Initiated by UUCAer Jessi Huffman after she attended a workshop at the 2016 General Assembly, this program builds on the Birmingham Pledge of the Civil Rights era and seeks to continue to support the fight against racism. Workshops and other related activities at the church are ongoing and if you are interested in finding out more, please touch base with Rev. Linda.
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New UU Class
Sat., Jan. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
 Unitarian Universalism is a way of thinking and being in the world. It is a faith discipline, enriched by faith traditions, that forms the foundation for a way to live this life. It matters how we conduct our lives and work to make the world a better place. Unitarian Universalism wants each of us to know why. It challenges us to deepen our own faith principles and practices in response to our own experience and, whenever possible, to stand on the side of love. There will be plenty of chances to ask questions and to get to know others. This class is also part of the path to membership at UUCA. For more information and registration contact
Sarah.Masters@uucava.org
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Attention Cub Scout Families
 Cub Scouts, come earn the UU Scout religious award, sponsored by Unitarian Universalist Scouters Organization. Earning the UU religious award satisfies advancement requirements in the Bear rank and in the Webelos/Arrow of Light rank. Wolves and Bears earn the Religion and Me award, while Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts earn the Religion and Family award. All ranks will meet together for group discussion twice and once more to complete a service project. Dates are: January 29, February 5, and February 12-all at 2pm. More information here. |
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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Men's Book Group
Sun., Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m.
 The January selection is
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time by Dava Sobel. If there are any questions about the group and its meetings, please email
Ken Marshall or call 703-533-8004.
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Longtime UUCA member
Eileen Feuerbach died after a brief bout of pneumonia on December 27 at the age of 97. Plans for a memorial service at Goodwin House will be announced soon.
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