Happy Easter! What? Not yet, right? Aha! But Ostara is the original Easter, marking the Spring Equinox! Sunday, March 22, at noon in the sanctuary all are welcome to participate of simply come observe Sacred Wheel’s Spring Equinox celebration, with jelly beans and the story of the Easter Bunny! We will meet for about one … Continue reading Mar. 22: Ostara Celebration
Accotink UU Church has a group of retired and nearly-retired men who meet every two months to catch up on each other’s lives. Each person gets 2-5 minutes to talk about their current activities, challenges and joys, and the group discusses what we have in common. Then we eat our lunches and talk some more. … Continue reading Mar. 24: M&M Meeting
Please join us for the Annual Community Passover Seder dinner on April 7 from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the sanctuary. Both children and adults can participate in the tradition of reading the Haggadah and then enjoying the Seder dinner. Adults $20 (includes red and white wine) and Children $10. For more information or to reserve … Continue reading Apr. 7: Annual Community Passover Seder
OAR: Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources: Breaking the Cycle of Crime Our February Outreach organization is O.A.R. This local non-profit restorative justice organization has provided opportunities, alternatives, and resources for court-involved individuals and their families in Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties since 1971. The organization’s main focuses are Alternative Sentencing Programs, Reentry, and Family Services. O.A.R. offers individuals … Continue reading February Outreach Collection: OAR
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler Now in our third year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. Parable of the Sower is a 1993 dystopian novel by Black, sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler. It is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth heavily affected by climate … Continue reading Read & Discuss Banned Books, Feb. 10
Monthly Potluck, Feb. 8 Bring a dish to share and join us for food and friendship after service Feb. 8!
First Wednesday of every month; 8:15-9:15 Led by Rev. Kirk, Davies UU Church Discussions for caregivers centered around spiritual monthly themes and open-ended questions around “parenting pickles” and “guardian gems.” Email dsd@accotinkuu.org for the Zoom link.
January’s Movie Night, Jan. 24, 5:00pm CANCELLED
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. John L. will lead us in a discussion of poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Known as a poet, Unitarian … Continue reading Poetry Group, Jan. 28
A Blessed Imbolc to you! Wait, what is Imbolc? Let me explain! Imbolc, or Candlemas, marks the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Dedicated to the Celtic Goddess Brigid, it is observed with inspiration and anticipation of the growing season. But wait, there’s more! Lupercalia! The origin of Valentine’s Day, Lupercalia is the … Continue reading A Blessed Imbolc to you! Feb. 1
If it seems as if you’ve done repeat performances of helping with meal packs, you have! AUUC has been assembling meal packs for children identified as experiencing food insecurity at nearby Halley Elementary School since 2017!! And we love having families new to AUUC jumping right in to join the fun and generosity. Month after month, … Continue reading No Child Goes Hungry/Accotink Meal Packs, Feb. 1
The Membership Committee welcomes all committees, clubs, groups, families and individuals of the Accotink UU community to come together to learn about each other. AUUC has groups of all kinds doing amazing work for our own community and those around us. Whether it be gardening, sharing reading experiences, advocating for causes and ensuring all identity … Continue reading Come take part in the Connections Fair! Feb. 8
