All are welcome (including kids) to come bang on pots, pans, drums and anything else that makes noise on Sunday, July 21 at noon in the sanctuary. Don’t have a drum? No problem, we have Other Things to borrow. And we can always raid the kitchen for pots and utensils! A thoroughly informal drumming group, don’t hesitate … Continue reading Drum Circle, Jul. 21

This year’s Beacon House School Supplies drive has begun. The collection boxes are in the coat closet near the chalice fountain exit and/or in the fellowship area from now through Aug. 4. If you have more than the box will hold, or notice it is full, please contact Marsha White. You can also order directly … Continue reading Beacon House School Supply Drive, now-Aug. 4

Our outreach organization for June is A Farm Less Ordinary. Established in 2016, it employs more than 25 individuals with disabilities in a supportive environment where all are encouraged to work together, to learn, and build their skills. The young growers practice their social and math skills with the public at a farmer’s market. A … Continue reading June Outreach Collection: A Farm Less Ordinary

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month Wear Orange on June 7 in honor of Hadiya Pendelton and the more than 43,000 Americans killed with guns every year. Hadiya was 15 years old when she was shot and killed in Chicago in 2013. Just one week earlier, Hadiya had performed with her high school majorette squad at … Continue reading June is Gun Violence Awareness Month

AUUC has a long history of stitching personalized nametags for members. For a couple years, the stitching became increasingly involved, resulting in much detail. More recently the stitchers decided that nametags will now be simple. New folks can select their color(s). Nametags offered for the Auction will continue to have the option of involved stitching. … Continue reading The Future of Cross-Stitched Nametags

Please join us at our monthly vigil and protest in front of the NRA headquarters in Fairfax, 11250 Waples Mill Rd on June 14 from 10-11am.  We call on Congress to pass important gun laws and to call out the gun lobby for trying to thwart those efforts.  June is Gun Violence Awareness Month.  And, the … Continue reading Rally at the NRA Headquarters, Jun. 14

In the Community Please join the Fairfax County branch of the NAACP at their Juneteenth Commemoration in Centreville on June 15 at Bull Run Regional Park.  RSVP at novaparks.com/BullRunJuneteenth.  Let Joe Tuggle know if you would like to carpool!   Posted June 7, 2024

June 18 Primary Election:  US Senate and US House of Representatives Find your polling location:  https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/polling Polls open from 6am to 7pm Fairfax County:  Early Voting at 13 locations to June 15:\Hours:  Weekdays: 1pm-7pm; Saturday June 15: 9am-5pm Prince William County:  https://www.pwcvotes.org/earlyvoting Questions?  Mary K.   Posted June 14, 2024

June 18 Primary Election: US Senate and US House of Representatives Fairfax County:  Early Voting at 13 locations June 8 – 15 See: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/early-voting Hours: Weekdays: 1pm-7pm; Saturdays (June 8 & 15): 9am-5pm All Fairfax County voters are eligible to vote early at any location. Curbside voting is available: those 65 and older or with … Continue reading Every Vote Counts

Join the fun at Beacon House—and learn firsthand about their academic & athletic programs and 2024 Summer Camp!  Celebrate BEACON HOUSE DAY with Beacon House staff, children and families. Date/Time: Saturday, June 22, 12:00-4:00 pm Location: Edgewood Commons, 601 Edgewood St. NE, Suite 15, Washington, D.C. 20017 What’s Happening:  Food, Music, Activities, Crafts, and moreFor more information: … Continue reading Beacon House Day, Jun. 22