The Intersection of Foster Care and Reproductive Justice
You are invited to join us on March 3 for a thought-provoking discussion centered on the intersection of foster care and reproductive justice.
Most of the billions of dollars spent by the U.S. child welfare system go to removing children from … read more.
AUUC members and friends are welcome to attend the Board’s monthly meetings. The next Board of Director’s meeting will be held from 7-9 pm on March 6. As always, the agenda will begin with a 10-minute open forum for members and friends to share questions and feedback. You may … read more.
Invitation to the Annual Spring Reception to Honor 2024 Student Peace Award Recipients
Through AUUC’s Social Justice Committee, our congregation has supported the Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County program since 2007. Each year our 30 local high schools are given the opportunity to select a … read more.
Back by popular request, our 2nd annual Pie-Off Contest & Fundraiser will take place after service on Sunday, March 10 during coffee hour. We’ve moved this delicious and fun event to March to coincide with Pi Day (March 14) and Transgender Day of Visibility (March … read more.
The Virginia Presidential Primary is March 5
Early voting for Virginia’s 2024 presidential primary is Jan. 19 to March 2.
Vote now at the Fairfax County Government Center Office of Elections, 8 am to 4 pm.
Satellite early voting locations open Feb. 23 with an additional … read more.
In voter suppression states—like Georgia—legislators have been passing laws making it harder for people to vote, especially voters of color. These barriers—plus redistricting after the 2020 census—threaten issues such as women’s health, education, voting rights, and economic equality.
On May 21, the voters of Fulton County, … read more.
The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom Feb. 20 to discuss The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel by Brianna Labuske. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting.
All are invited to make some noise on Sunday, Feb. 18th, at noon in the sanctuary. We will drum and shake, rattle and maybe even roll using anything and everything. Don’t have a drum? We have extras! Our best accidental instrument is a Home Depot … read more.
It is highly probable that despite all of the good firearms bills passing, Governor Youngkin will veto them. We want to make this VERY difficult for him to do so. There is a “Don’t Veto Our Safety” rally at the Virginia State Capital Bell Tower … read more.
Please join the Racial Justice Committee after the service on Feb. 25 for a facilitated discussion on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. We will learn from each other about our own thoughts, feelings, and personal contexts. And we will explore a variety of perspectives … read more.
Give freely, take freely!
You’ll find a Valentine Exchange station in the gallery through the Sunday after Valentine’s Day. Bring or make a valentine for a member in our church community. Your valentine could be chosen by anyone. Put your heart and kindness into it then … read more.
Make Your Voice Heard! The Virginia General Assembly started Jan. 10 (adjourns March 9) and it’s moving fast (~2500 bills).
