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What Should You Do This Sunday?
Arrive (or start livestreaming!) around 10am for the 10:15 Service
- Bring pantry staples (bean, pasta, canned protein, etc. -- no glass) for the UUCA Little Free Pantry
- Bring personal hygiene items to help ALIVE program participants stretch their dollars
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Family Field Day!
May 19, 2024, 11:30am - 1pm
Join UUCA and Camp Sarraka in celebrating our volunteers and families. This great event will be fun for all ages with games, treats, food trucks, and outdoor fun! If you are a family with kids, plan to attend the UUCA Family Field Day, run by Camp Sarraka. Join in with your kids (not a drop-off event).
Bring a picnic lunch or food will be available for purchase (card only) from "Flavors" food truck. Here is their website: Flavors Food Truck. They will be creating a custom menu for UUCA on Sunday, so not all dishes will be available, but their website gives you an idea of what they make. CARD ONLY, no cash.
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PRIDE FLAG DEDICATION
Sun., May 19, before and after Services
Equality UUCA will have Pride flags (Rainbow, Progress, and Transgender) for your dedication in Fellowship Hall after each service and after the single services on May 19 and May 26. You may write a message on a flag recognizing a specific person, a message of positive encouragement, or other message for one of the flags which will surround UUCA for the month of June. You can also sign up for the fun work of placing the flags on Saturday June 1 (10am to noonish).
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Join The Parade!
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Come one! Come all! On June 8th UUCA will join with DMV Unitarian Universalists and march in the Annual DC Pride Parade. All ages are welcome. We need a head count for snacks and T-shirts.
To sign up, click HERE.
More general DC PRIDE PARADE Info at this link: https://www.capitalpride.org/event/parade-2024/
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Ready? Set? Read!
Join the Congregational Read:
“The Black Friend” by Frederick Joseph
Sun., May 19th, 11:15am (after Service), Downstairs Chapel
Get ready now and read “The Black Friend,” by Frederick Joseph, and then join in on May 19 to participate in discussion. This was our Congregational Read during Black History Month, and now is the time to gather with others and share.
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MoonFire Mid-Spring Ritual
Sunday, May 19, 1:00 p.m., Activity Room (downstairs)
Please join MoonFire on Sunday, May 19 at 1:00 PM for a mid-Spring ritual, where we will let our wisdom guide us onto a renewed life path. Working with the element of Air we will declutter our minds and set our way ahead with restored sight. To that end we will create a vision board to start and continue our path forward.
Please note this ritual will not be held in our usual room, but in the Activity Room on the Lower Level.
A potluck and time for fellowship will follow the ritual, so bring a gastronomical goody (along with your own plates/utensils, if possible) and your amazing companionship. Any questions, please contact us at moonfirecoords@gmail.com.
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FAITH 360: Walks in Nature
Sat., May 18, 9am, Offsite
Join Bill Fogarty and Denise Kappler in a nature walk on Saturday, May 18 gathering at 9 AM, for a walk inspired by our UU value to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. Register here.
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Invitation from Kol Ami: Science Meets Judaism
Sun., May 19, 4:30 - 6:30pm, Reeb Center, RSVP below
Kol Ami is presenting a program this Sunday in the Reeb Gallery at 4:30 pm that might be of interest to UUCA folks. This is the fourth and final event in our series, Science Meets Judaism. Our guest scientist is Dr. Michael Dine, a renowned physicist who did groundbreaking work in modern elementary particle physics during his career at UC Santa Cruz. Speaking publicly together for the first time, Dr. Dine’s spouse, Rabbi Melanie Aron, will respond with a Jewish perspective on questions of eternity. A reception will follow at 6 pm. We're asking people to register here so we know what to expect.
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If you have personal news to share, such as births, graduations, special moments, or challenges, email careteam@uucava.org for support, or kackerman@uucava.org with announcements.
Are You In Need of Support?
Care Team Hotline: 571-277-4428 | careteam@uucava.org
When you attend a church for the first time, one of the questions you might ask is, do the people here look out for one another? At UUCA we have created a network of caring connections that will provide a supportive, compassionate presence when you may be struggling, alone, or in pain.
Our Care Team responds to concerns through careful listening, checks on you if you are ill and need help, is there to help you through life’s transitions, and provides food and other support services when you need that extra helping hand.
Our UUCA Ministers offer that unique spiritual guidance you might be looking for, and also offer one-on-one support when you may be facing an especially difficult time.
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Religious Education Classes This Week
Multigenerational Service hosted by our Teen Group.
- Childcare is provided for children 6 years and younger in Room 5
- RE classes will not meet this week. Summer Sundays start June 2
Here at UUCA we offer several ways kids can enjoy worship:
- Spirit Space: For kids 4 years and younger at the front of the Sanctuary.
- Fellowship Hall: Play space for toddlers and kids of all ages. Puzzles and coloring sheets for anyone!
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Religious Education Volunteer Thanks
Thank you to all of our 2023-2024 Religious Education volunteers! If you volunteered in RE this year, please stop by the Gratitude Table after service for a small thank you for your ministry. There will be cookies, too!
We are currently recruiting volunteers for the 2024-2025 Religious Education program. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities or have questions, please contact LeeAnn at lwilliams@uucava.org.
Ready to volunteer? Click here.
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"CAN WE GO CARBON NEUTRAL?"
Sun, Jun 2, 2024 10:30am - 12:30pm, Reeb Center
The UUCA Climate Action Team (CAT) invites you to come learn from other churches how they achieved carbon neutral status. If they can do it SO CAN WE!
Special Guests: Representatives from Our Lady Queen of Peace and Rock Spring Congregational Churches
It takes a TEAM! Please join us to learn from them how UUCA can take action to reduce our climate impact through renewable energy, composting, vegetarian food options, and other mitigation efforts!
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Wear Orange & Gun Buyback, June 8
"Did you know that the Arlington Moms Demand Action group has been meeting at UUCA on the 3rd Tuesday of alternate months at 7 pm? Come join us in working to reduce gun violence. Come to our Wear Orange event on June 8th. Also, please spread the word about Arlington's first gun buyback, also on June 8, where working guns will be destroyed. Donations needed. See flyer for Sat event here and gun buyback program here.
Questions? Alison Sheahan, ali.sheahan6@gmail.com
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Save the Date: Heart, Mind and Spirit: AIN Peace Service
Sun., June 9, 3pm, at UUCA
Arlington Interfaith Network Peace Service
A gathering to celebrate our diverse faith organizations and bring the Arlington Community together. Hosted by AIN (the Arlington Interfaith Network) at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Arlington, VA. More information to come!
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UUCA Volunteers Needed!
Have you ever wondered how you can sign up to volunteer at UUCA? Mystery solved! You can sign up to volunteer by clicking the link below to get started on your journey. Please sign up today. Any questions, feel free to reach out to Nicole Haley at nhaley@uucava.org for support.
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2024 Fall Retreat in Capon Springs: September 27 - 29
JOIN US - Your friends from UUCA at this year’s Fall Retreat at Capon Springs, West Virginia, September 27 to 29!!
Capon Springs is an idyllic country retreat, far from the noise and distractions of city life, where every September we gather to enjoy three days of friendship, stimulating conversations and seminars, and hearty food. We enjoy morning hikes, book discussions and other (congregant-suggested and led) meetings in the afternoon, and games and star-gazing at night. All with your best friends from the UUCA congregation.
The Fall Retreat is a beloved tradition in the church calendar, and we hope you can make it a part of your annual traditions. All registration is done through the church’s web site; to reach this site, click link below:
CLICK HERE TO VISIT REGISTRATION WEBSITE
For more information, please contact Frank Brown, Registrar, at frankb915@gmail.com.
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"Love Unites; Stories Ignite" at the 2024 UU General Assembly
Embrace a new world of connection and inspiration from anywhere. Attend the virtual UU General Assembly. Dive into a groundbreaking experience from the comfort of your own space.
When: June 20 - 23 Workshops will also be available on demand between May and August.
- Gain insights from influential voices in the UU community and beyond.
- Explore your faith and perspectives with fellow attendees.
- Discover opportunities for meaningful engagement on social justice, climate justice, and other initiatives.
- Celebrate the beauty of UU community through dynamic worship services.
- And be inspired to make a difference in the world.
Register Online at: https://www.uua.org/ga
Registration rates increase May 15. If you have questions, please contact: Mary Pike at marylpva@gmail.com And, if you register, please let her know as the Nominating Committee is looking for those who wish to be delegates at GA.
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Join Peace Camp in celebrating Juneteenth
This year peace camp will be celebrating Juneteenth. Building on last year’s celebration, we’ll have special food and activities, and we’d love your support. Because it’s a Federal Holiday, you might like to celebrate by volunteering at Peace Camp -in the kitchen or the Peace Museum, or maybe you have an appropriate craft or see yourself as a parking lot greeter or a general peacekeeper. We’d love to have you.
For these or for any other special (Juneteenth or other) contributions, contact Erin Frances Reinhart at e.reinhart@lffp.org or Mollie Jewell at MollieJewell2@gmail.com.
For more details on all volunteer activities, see our flyers:
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High School Volunteer. Assist. Counselor, Activities, Peace Museum, Generalist.
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Peace Camp Staff. Counselor, Activities, Museum, Generalist, etc.
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Peacekeeper Volunteer. Front desk, Hall monitor, Parking lot, Peace Museum.
PS. Remember that we are collecting reuse craft supplies Sunday (May 19) and June 2 when we will also be recruiting kitchen volunteers!
Visit Peace Camp Table - upscale crafts and kitchen volunteers
Visit the Peace Camp Table in Fellowship Hall Sunday. We are collecting upcycle art supplies, recruiting volunteers for the kitchen and Peacekeepers, and we have an activity for all ages. Want to help in the kitchen or by bringing art supplies? Just curious? Just drop by.
Kitchen volunteers. The job is meal prep, meal service, and cleanup. Some jobs are seated (sandwich and veggie preparation). Work any or all days for 2-8 hours, volunteer weekdays June 17 to June 28Kitchen hours are 8:30 to 3:00. Biggest need is 10:00 to 2:00. Community service hours; teens welcome.
Upcycle art supplies. 140 shoe boxes, tubes (paper towel and toilet paper) for telescopes, paper, and calendars. So, start collecting now; last collection is June 2! Plus, we need people to cut pictures out of calendars and magazines for collages, etc. Bring craft supplies– this Sunday or June 2. Remember, June 2 is last day to drop at UUCA.
Camp staff and volunteers of all ages. Weekdays June 17 - 28. For more details, see our flyers or talk to us at church on May 19, June 2. High School Volunteer Flyer. Peace Camp Staff Flyer. And Peacekeeper Volunteer Flyer. Kitchen Volunteer. Contact MollieJewell2@gmail.com
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LFFP Peace Circles continue via Zoom
If you enjoyed LFFP’s Peace Circle during in the February “Wanderings” service, consider joining our Wednesday Night Peace Circles at 7:30. Our Zoom link is HERE, ID: 863 717 5637, passcode: peace.
This series continues on Apr 3rd, Apr 17th, May 1st, and May 15th.
For more information, come visit our table in Fellowship Hall after the service or see Peace Circles Flyer.
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Early American to 21st Century Black Women Writers
Wed., May 15th, 7-9pm, Zoom Link Here
Ethel Lois Payne (1911-1991)
“The First Lady of the Black Press,” Ethel Payne was an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist, White House & foreign correspondent. She traveled to thirty countries, interviewing heads of state on six continents. Join us on Zoom to discover why President Dwight D. Eisenhower tried to ban her from the White House Press Room! Brenda King Shelton facilitates. No advance reading is required. This is a casual group, and all are warmly welcomed! Questions? Contact Gay Gibson Cima cimag@georgetown.edu.
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Cozy Reads Book Club
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM, Zoom, Next meeting: May 16th, Zoom.
Do you enjoy chatting about good books? Or do you want to make some new connections here at UUCA? Join the Cozy Reads Book club at the next gathering. The discussions are lively, enlightening and not always about the book!
May 16, 2024 --The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Last meeting for this church year. Written with warmth and humor as a series of letters, this novel is a celebration of the written word in all its guises, and of finding connection in the most surprising ways.
June 20, 2024 (last meeting for the year) -- The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
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African American Book Sharing Circle
Fri., May 17, 7:00 p.m., Zoom Link Here
We will discuss Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story That Awakened America by Joy-Ann Reid. Tracing the extraordinary lives and legacy of two civil rights icons, this gripping account of Medgar and Myrlie Evers is told through their relationship and the work that went into winning basic rights for black Americans, and the repercussions that still resonate today.
For additional information, contact Pat Findikoglu (pfindikoglu@gmail. com) or Ann Ulmschneider (aulmsch@msn.com.)
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Hopepunk Book Club
Next Meeting: June 6 7:00 p.m, In Person at UUCA
Meets the 1st Thursday of the month
UUCA's Hopepunk Book Club reads speculative fiction that imagines greener futures, embraces kindness, and inspires hope in humanity's ability to solve our problems. In June, we'll discuss the short story Efficiency, set in a near-future Chicago. Contact valarietbryant@gmail.com for more information.
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Monday: Meditation and Dharma Talk
7:30 pm-8:45 pm, UUCA Activity Room and simultaneously on Zoom
A meditation and dharma talk with an opportunity for sharing afterward is offered in partnership with the Insight Meditation Community of Washington (IMCW). Held in the Activity Room on the lower level and simultaneously on Zoom. Subscribe to the email list on the IMCW page for the event to receive the Zoom link, topics, class cancellation alerts, and private access to the recorded talks.
Contact: Stig Regli.
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Wednesday: Hour of Silence
7:30 pm-8:45 pm, UUCA Room 20 (Youth Room)
Join us in Room 20 on Wednesday evenings for an hour of in-person silent sitting and/or walking meditation or contemplation, followed by mindful discussion. We enjoy this opportunity to ground ourselves in the middle of our busy week. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can begin at 7:30, and bring what you need to be comfortable.
Contact: Suzan Chastain.
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Friday: First Light Meditation
7:00 am-7:45 am, on Zoom LINK HERE
A half-hour silent meditation with an opportunity for sharing afterward, on Zoom. Contact: David McTaggart at dmctagg@gmail.com or Gregg Forte at gforte@mac.com.
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Newsletter deadline: Connections deadline for submissions is EACH Tuesday at 10 a.m. with publication on Thursday. See below on how to submit an announcement.
How to submit an announcement to UUCA's Connections newsletter:
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