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Two Upcoming 2024-2025 Budget Forums
Sun., Jun. 2 Noon (in-person, Activity Room) and Wed., Jun. 5, 7pm (Zoom)
UUCA’s Budget and Finance Committee is hosting two informational and listening session about the 2024-2025 Budget. Please plan to attend this session to learn more about budget, have a chance to ask questions, and share your thoughts. Email Burke with questions.
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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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Experience Handbell Ringing This Sunday!
Sun., Jun 2, 10:30am, Music Room (downstairs across from Youth Room)
This coming Sunday, June 2nd at 10:30 am our beginning/intermediate handbell ensemble, Crescendo, will have their last of 4 sessions this spring which are open to anyone who would like to try to ring a handbell. The session will be held in the Music Room which is located on the lower level directly across from the Youth Room. No music or handbell experience necessary. Just bring your smile!!
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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.
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UU the Vote Postcarding
Sun., June 2, after Sunday Service, Fellowship Hall
We are finishing our Virginia campaign by sending over 3000 postcards to Virginia voters of color to encourage early voting in their congressional primaries. Good job UUCA! Reminder that all cards must be mailed by June 3. We are starting a new campaign to write to voters in North Carolina (due July 1). To learn about the effectiveness of our postcarding campaigns CLICK HERE.
Pick up a set of 20 postcards containing everything you need (e.g., postcards, postage) in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday after the service or make arrangements to pick up a set at other times by contacting Ellen at elltaylor41@aol.com. Postcarding materials cost $14 per set. A donation is suggested, but not required. Can’t postcard? Donate to support others. For further info contact suzanc825@gmail.com.
Finally, make sure you vote in the important local primaries in Arlington and Alexandria—early voting through June 15 and Election Day June 18.
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Faith 360: Walks in Nature—Rescheduled Date
Join Bill Fogarty and Denise Kappler for a walk inspired by our UU value to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.
Meets: Saturday, June 1 (new date)
Time: 9 AM
Location: Meet at 9am at Potomac Overlook park, 2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington VA 22207.
Visit here to register for the Walks in Nature hike
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Last Sunday for Peace Camp Upcycle Crafts & Volunteer Recruitment
Sun., Jun. 2, Sunday in Fellowship Hall
Bring those upcycle craft materials, especially paper towel tubes, to church this Sunday! And signup to volunteer for camp. Come to our table in Fellowship Hall to be part of Peace Camp.
We are back in Fellowship Hall on June 2 when we will be collecting art supplies, recruiting volunteers for the kitchen and Peacekeepers, and repeating our “sailing” peace activity for all ages. Want to help in the kitchen or donate art supplies? Drop by our table.
Kitchen volunteers. The job is meal prep, meal service, and cleanup. Some jobs are seated (sandwich and veggie preparation). Volunteer weekdays June 17 to June 28. Kitchen hours are 8:30 to 3:00. Pick your day(s) and time slot (2-7 hours), we are flexible. Our biggest need is 10:00 to 2:00. Community service hours; teens welcome.
Upcycle art supplies. We need tubes (paper towel and toilet paper) for telescopes, as well as shoe boxes, paper, and calendars. So, bring your goodies to Fellowship Hall - last collection is June 2! Plus, we need people to cut pictures out of calendars and magazines for collages, etc. Remember, June 2 is the last day to drop art supplies 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. Training is about to start. Peacekeeper Volunteer Flyer. Kitchen Volunteer. Contact MollieJewell2@gmail.com.
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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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More events listed below.
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Religious Education Classes This Week
This Week is an ALMOST multigenerational Service:
- Kids 4th grade and older will remain in the Sanctuary
- Kindergarten through 3rd grade and younger will be invited downstairs
- Pre-K and younger, Room 5
Summer Sundays at UUCA
Join us for Summer Fun here at UUCA -- this Sunday is a little different because it is multigenerational, but we are on the Summer Fun track for grades who ARE going downstairs this Sunday.
This summer, we will be offering three groups of Summer RE:
- Preschool - 1st Grade: Story and Playtime in Room 5
- 2nd - 5th Grade: Exploring Our Senses in Room 2/4
- 6th Grade and Older: Collaborative Art Project in Room 13/15
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Religious Education Volunteers Needed
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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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: Volunteer Appreciation
Sun., Jun. 9, 10:15 am, during Sunday Service
Please join us in celebrating our fantastic volunteers as we recognize their committed service and dedication to our community. Let's honor those who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our church extraordinary.
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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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Send in Photos from Your Group Gatherings
Do you meet for a Book Club, Covenant Group, Adult RE, or Committee Meeting? Please, send us a photo or two! Katie would LOVE to have some photos from your groups -- both posed and informal. Just use your cell phone camera -- they are so good now -- and email them in. Please ask permission prior to taking the photos and let people know they will be used for UUCA newsletters (and possibly on the website!) If possible, include the names of those photographed. Submit photos to kackerman@uucava.org.
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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
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!
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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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Communication Manager Will Be Working Remotely
Katie Ackerman and her family will be moving to Portland, Oregon in mid-June. Katie and family are looking forward to being closer to their adult daughter and parents. UUCA is pleased to offer Katie a trial remote position so that she may continue providing communications support. She will be available by email and phone during office hours (9am – 3pm, EST, Tuesdays and Thursdays). Contact Katie with questions here.
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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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Cozy Reads Book Club
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM, Zoom, Next meeting: Jun 20th, 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!
June 20, 2024 (last meeting for the year) -- The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
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African American Book Sharing Circle
Saturday, June 15, 11:00 am (Note change in our usual day.)
We will meet in person for a discussion of James: A Novel by Percival Everett. The book is a retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father, recently returned to town. As all readers of American literature know, thus begins the dangerous and transcendent journey by raft down the Mississippi River toward the elusive and too-often-unreliable promise of the free states and beyond.
Email Pat Findikoglu for directions if you are interested in joining our gathering.
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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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