Monthly Potluck, 2nd Sunday
Monthly Potluck, May 10 Bring a dish to share and join us for food and friendship after service May 10
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May Outreach Collection: Mamatoto Village
Healthy Mamas. Healthy Babies. Healthy Communities. Our outreach organization for May, sponsored by the Racial Justice Committee, is Mamatoto Village. Mamatoto Village is devoted to serving Black women by providing accessible perinatal support services and through the creation of career pathways in maternal health. Mamatoto Village’s services are designed to equip women with the necessary tools … Continue reading May Outreach Collection: Mamatoto Village
May 3: Beltane / May Day Celebration
Sacred Wheel is once again arranging for a fun celebration outside in the upper parking lot on Sunday. May 3rd! Grab your coffee, drink it down, and come outside to cheer on the wedding of the Goddess and the God of the greening Springtime, dance the Maypole, leap a flaming cauldron, and order evil … Continue reading May 3: Beltane / May Day Celebration
Apr. 7: Annual Community Passover Seder
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
Mar. 22: Ostara Celebration
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
Mar. 24: M&M Meeting
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
February Outreach Collection: OAR
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
Read & Discuss Banned Books, Feb. 10
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
Soul Matters for Parents/Guardians
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.
Movie Night, Jan.24-CANCELLED
January’s Movie Night, Jan. 24, 5:00pm CANCELLED
Poetry Group, Jan. 28
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! Feb. 1
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