Are you new to AAUC? An old-timer with new ideas? All Accotinkers are invited to a special listening session at 11:30 a.m., Sun. July 7 to learn about each other’s contributions to and wishes for our wider community — Fairfax and beyond. Rev. Kenneth Nixon from VOICE, an interfaith coalition that has achieved many things … Continue reading Building Beloved Community, Jul. 7

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher 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 discussion will be about Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Please be aware: this is the story of Hannah Baker, a high school freshman, … Continue reading Read & Discuss Banned Books, Jul. 9

True Accotink Colors will host a summer movie night event on Saturday, July 20 at 6:30pm. We’ll watch the one-of-a-kind musical biopic that embarks on the spectacular journey of Elton John in his rise to fame: Rocketman. Please be advised that the movie is rated R. TAC will provide food, drinks, and possibly surprise goodies. … Continue reading TAC Movie Night: Rocketman, Jul. 20

All are welcome to come to church Sunday, July 21st in celebration of Lammas, or Loaf-Mass, the gift of grain. This will be the regular church service, but with some twists, so come with an open mind and ready to laugh as we talk grain, County Fairs and Highland Games on one of the hottest … Continue reading Celebration of Lammas, Jul. 21

Once again Sacred Wheel invites all to share in supporting our No Child Hungry Meal Pack program, which provides meals to underserved kids at Halley ES. That Sunday will also be a congregational Lammas, or Loaf-Mass, the celebration of the gift of grain of all types. At a time when we are celebrating the Staff … Continue reading Bake Sale, Jul. 21

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