Worship Service, Nov. 1, 10:00am In-person and Online Monthly Theme for November: Healing The Nursery will be available during service for infants to preschool-aged children. View / download the Order of Service here soon. Join us for service on Sunday at 10:00 am in person, 10125 Lakehaven Ct., Burke, or online via Zoom. Stay after service … Continue reading Worship Service, Nov 1
Worship Service, Oct. 25, 10:00am In-person and Online Monthly Theme for October: Courage The Nursery will be available during service for infants to preschool-aged children. View / download the Order of Service here soon. Join us for service on Sunday at 10:00 am in person, 10125 Lakehaven Ct., Burke, or online via Zoom. Stay after … Continue reading Worship Service, Oct. 25
A Multigenerational Blessing of the Animals Join us for our annual Blessing of Animals. Together we will explore the many wisdoms we can learn from animal communities—from Elephants, Emperor Penguins and Wolves, from Beavers and Bears, and even Octopuses and Parrots. We are surrounded by the wisdom of the Sacred Beings that weave the Great … Continue reading Animal Wisdom for Nurturing Beloved Community
In these days of increasing loneliness, sometimes it can feel impossible to make meaningful connections with others. Turns out, it’s not that hard. Join us this Sunday as we explore what recent scientific studies have to teach us about vulnerability, emotional depth, and finding friendship. For Reflection: “How do you feel when someone else makes … Continue reading 36 Questions to Fall into Friendship
Since our Mission Statement calls us to Act for Justice, join us for a service that will explain how AUUC works with three of our advocacy partners to amplify our UU values. Today we are joined by leaders from UUSJ, VICPP, and VOICE, Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy, and … Continue reading Accomplishing More through Our Advocacy Partnerships
One of the most important things a congregation does is care for its members. And AUUC is a congregation that is deeply committed to that part of our mission. Join us this Sunday as members share reflections on how they have been supported by this congregation in difficult times, and how they’ve been inspired to … Continue reading Weaving a Net Together
These are challenging times for all of us. So many people need a spiritual home. So many people need a caring community. As the collective sea threatens to pull us under its waves, so many people need shelter in the storm. Join us this Sunday as we explore together our call to be a place … Continue reading A Ship In the Storm
A Multigenerational Water Communion We are called to be vessels of love in the world. Whatever life sends our way, we can transform those experiences into ways to live more deeply into our commitment to keep Love at the center. Join us as we explore what water has to teach us about the many ways … Continue reading Covenant Is a Container
Unitarian Universalism is a covenantal faith. But what does that really mean? What is covenant and how do we make it a practice? How do we bring our Values into our everyday interactions and relationships? Join us this Sunday as we explore the practice of covenant as a way to deepen our connections and strengthen … Continue reading Covenant Is How We Are Together
There is a lot to protest in today’s world as civil society crumbles and the earth itself burns. In the midst of collapse, how do we hold a vision bright enough to carry us through? Bio: Rev. Eleanor Piez is a UU minister who recently served the Virginia UU State Action Network as a consulting … Continue reading Beyond Protest
Backpack Blessing this Sunday! Bring your backpack (or, if you’re an adult, you can bring a briefcase or a bag or a backpack) to be blessed! You’ll also get some UU swag for your bag! You don’t want to miss this! Service Description: When I was a child, it was common to hear Whitney Houston … Continue reading “Love in You, Love in Me”
This congregation is a welcoming and inclusive spiritual home for all who share our values. For many of us, it’s a haven, a respite, a sanctuary in the storm, one of the few places where we can feel at home. From the beginning, this community has been working to make this a spiritual family where … Continue reading Making Space in the Heart
