In the face of unprecedented challenges to individual rights and collective peace, the faith voice is needed, especially here in Virginia. This Organizing School is a chance to gather in person for spiritual grounding, relationship building, and skills training – all towards the goal of engaging as many people as possible in the challenges ahead … Continue reading May 10: Virginia Social Justice Organizing School
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, AUUC’s Outreach Sunday Collection for May will support NAMI Northern Virginia (http://www.nami-northernvirginia.org/) , the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Northern Virginia serves individuals, family members, and friends affected by mental health challenges through awareness, education, support, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners. NAMI Northern Virginia had over 10,000 touchpoints of service … Continue reading May Outreach Collection: NAMI Northern Virginia
AUUC members and friends are welcome to attend the Board’s monthly meetings. The next Board of Directors meeting will be held from 7-9 pm on Wednesday, May 7. Please see the Meeting Agenda, which includes a 10-minute slot for members and friends to share questions and feedback. The Board will review outcomes from the pledge campaign and plan for its … Continue reading May 7: Board Meeting
Do your children have books they’re no longer reading and are ready to give away? Please consider donating new or gently used children’s books for Halley Elementary students in Preschool through 6th grade. Halley’s reading specialist will be sending books home with many students to read and enjoy over the summer and to help “grow” the children’s home … Continue reading May 11: Gently Used Children’s Book Collection
Bring a dish to share or taste the dishes others have made. Meet new friends or catch up with old ones. Please bring cooked dishes, the oven is only available for keeping food warm. Click here to learn how to sign-up to bring food or set-up/clean-up. If you have any questions about this event please use the chat feature … Continue reading May 11: Monthly Potluck
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei Now in our third year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. You may know George Takei as an actor in the original Star Trek series. This month, we will read a graphic memoir about Takei’s … Continue reading May 13: Banned Book Club
On May 16 at 7:30pm, Accotink is holding a musical service of healing and growth in the Sanctuary. Join us for an evening of choir music and meditation with the AUUC choir and our guests, the Bull Run Unitarian Universalist choir. This family friendly service will help us focus on how we can continue to grow … Continue reading May 16: Musical Service of Healing and Growth
Dive into fun! Usher in the start of both pool season and pride month at AUUC’s annual pride picnic! Imagine the great time you’ll have on Sunday, May 25 directly following service just outside our building. There will be food & beverages, raffles & music, arts & crafts, fun & games, and sooooo much more! A … Continue reading May 25: Pride Picnic Pool Party
Are you a poetry lover or are you interested in becoming a poetry lover? This group is open to anyone with an interest in reading and understanding poetry. We could all use the wisdom of poets found in this anthology, Bright Poems for Dark Days: An anthology for hope. To get a good taste of all the themes on offer, we’ll read together and discuss 1-2 … Continue reading May 28: Poetry Group
Do you have a talent you’d like to show off? Singing, dancing, magic, stand-up comedy, ventriloquist? All ages are welcome to perform or watch. The show is on May 31 at 5 pm. Rehearsal for performers is at 4 pm. This is an in-person only event. Sign up: bit.ly/auuctalent25 This year we are not just looking for … Continue reading May 31: AUUC’s Got Talent
The youth of our church are conducting a collection of food and other essentials for Food Justice DMV. Items needed include black beans (canned or 3 to 5 lbs bags), canola or olive oil, clothing, diapers (size 5-6), baby wipes, baby formula and feminine hygiene products. Food Justice DMV is a nonprofit organization which has assisted more than 7000 Latino women … Continue reading Collecting for Food Justice DMV
The Virginia State Primary is June 17 The Virginia General Election is November 4 Register to vote or update an existing registration through Tuesday, May 27 using the online Citizen Portal, https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/ OR Same-day Registration begins May 28. Same Day registration is only available: in-person at the general registrar’s office for your locality at your satellite early … Continue reading Election News
