Thanks to the hard work, dedication, generosity, and commitment of our entire congregation, AUUC has successfully completed the Five Practices for Welcome Renewal for the third year in a row! The practices include supporting an LGBTQ+ organization financially, engaging the congregation with educational topics, holding LGBTQ-themed services, and honoring days that are significant to the … Continue reading Welcoming Congregation Status Renewed!
You are invited join the Accotink Crafters on March 12, 7-9pm in the sanctuary. Bring your favorite craft (sewing, quilting, crotchet, knitting, etc.) and join us for fellowship and fun. Come and enjoy fellowship with something you like to create. We may use this time to learn a new craft as well. P
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo Now in our second year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. Our next book is Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo. It’s a story of love and duty set in San Francisco’s … Continue reading Read & Discuss Banned Books, Mar. 12
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. In March, we’ll be discussing the poetry of Leonard Cohen, Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist. This online discussion will be Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Contact Connie … Continue reading Poetry Group, Mar. 13
Sunday, Mar. 17, will be our seventh Meal Packing Sunday of this school year! Please join AUUC children, youth and helping adults after the Sunday service to assemble meal packs for 35 Halley Elementary School children identified as experiencing food insecurity. We welcome everyone’s help!
Are you interested in the long-term sustainability of our congregation? Do you want to see our growth supported by strategic planning? Do you have interest and skills in finances and stewardship? Join Board members for an exploratory conversation on establishing a finance committee. There are two opportunities to engage: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 7:30pm, by Zoom, … Continue reading Stewardship Discussion, Feb. 28 & Mar. 3
On Sunday, Feb. 18, Sacred Wheel will sponsor a special guest, Laura Shannon, who will present a program of Women’s Ritual Dances as Prayers for Peace. We will be dancing in the sanctuary from 2:30-4:30 p.m., followed by refreshments and snacks in the gallery. All are invited to continue the conversation afterward with a soup and … Continue reading Sacred Circle Dance Coming to Accotink! Feb. 18
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 their homes and maintaining them in foster care. … Continue reading Reproductive Justice Discussion, Mar. 3
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 attend the meeting in person at church or via Zoom. … Continue reading Board Meeting, Mar. 6
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 junior, senior, or student organization to receive the Peace … Continue reading Student Peace Award Reception, Mar. 10
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 31). Compete: We need pies! Enter a pie for $5 … Continue reading 2nd Annual Pie-Off, Mar. 10
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 13 voting locations available. Voting Information Check Polling Locations … Continue reading Virginia Presidential Primary Early Voting
