Our outreach recipient during January is Homestretch Homestretch Homestretch helps families experiencing homelessness in Virginia become self-sufficient by giving them the skills, knowledge and hope they need to become productive participants in the community. It fist provides temporary housing then works with the family for up to three years, coming up with a plan to … Continue reading January Outreach Collection: Homestretch
Every week at church, we are spotlighting a different LGBTQ+ individual you might or might not know about. Check the table during coffee hour to see the latest one featured. Not able to attend church in person or missed a week? We have them for you online as well. Learn and be inspired! Here were the latest spotlights: We’wha: Weaver, Pottery & Textile Artist, Cultural Ambassador … Continue reading December’s “Do You Know?”
Don’t Forget: Great Ways to Practice Conscientious Consumption Still need holiday gifts? Here is a reminder: CC for the Holidays Virginia/Everyone is a link to a comprehensive guide to holiday shopping for those who wish to consider the environmental, social, and political impact of their purchases this holiday season. It offers local resources as well as large … Continue reading Defending Our Democracy
Children and Teens: Details Coming Soon Stay tuned to This Week for information about this year’s program to provide new toys, warm clothing, and gift cards for children and teens of color in D.C.’s Edgewood Commons where the average annual household income is roughly $12,000. AUUC supports this holiday gift drive along with other D.C. area UU … Continue reading Holiday Gift Drive for Beacon House
The 33rd Burke CROP Hunger Walk was a big success. Final data is not yet available, but at least 275 people (and a few dogs) walked, nearly 50 local businesses supported the walk, and 321 pounds of food were donated to ECHO. Accotink exceeded its donation goal, providing almost $1,600 toward the total with 18 people walking … Continue reading 2025 CROP Walk is a Big Success!
Help us share the holiday spirit with our 35 children identified as experiencing food insecurity at nearby Halley Elementary School as we collect the 10 food items for our next meal pack assembly Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. We know this a busy time for everyone, but if possible, please consider visiting our Sign Up Genius to … Continue reading No Child Goes Hungry/Accotink Meal Packs
Read & Discuss Banned Books Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell Now in our third year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. George Orwell’s classic, 1984, is a dystopian novel about a totalitarian society where the ruling Party, led by Big Brother, controls every aspect of … Continue reading Nov. 11: Banned Book Club
The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom Nov. 18 to discuss The Art Thief: A True Story of Love, Crime, and a Dangerous Obsession by Michael Finkel. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting. Coming up: 12/16/2025 Rebecca / Daphne du Maurier. 1/20/2026 Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies … Continue reading Nov. 18: Women’s Book Discussion Group
Show Your Support by Attending the Transgender Day of Remembrance Service True Accotink Colors invites you to join a group of caring Accotinkers to attend this year’s Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service. Date & Time: Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 pm Location:Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124 RSVP for Updates: Using … Continue reading Nov. 20: Transgender Day of Remembrance
All are invited to AUUC’s family-friendly Friendsgiving celebration, hosted by True Accotink Colors, on Saturday, November 22 at 4pm. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. We will enjoy fellowship and food, play games and make crafts, read out this year’s gratitudes from the Gratitude Jar, and choose a movie to watch together to end … Continue reading Nov. 22: Friendsgiving
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. Because of the holiday schedule, our next gathering will be held in-between our usual meeting dates. Kate M will lead us in a discussion of poetry from the first Native American United States Poet … Continue reading Dec. 10: Poetry Group
