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

The trees are in full leaf, our gardens are full of promise, and the longest day of the year is upon us! Sacred Wheel invites you to join us in the celebration of Litha,(LEE-thuh) the Summer Solstice, Sunday, June 23, at noon in the sanctuary. Celebrate the Sun at the height of its power, and … Continue reading Summer Solstice with Sacred Wheel, Jun. 23

The Board of Directors met for its regular monthly meeting on June 5. The Board approved an offer to a Director of Spiritual Development (DSD) candidate recommended by the DSD search team and finalized plans for the Annual Congregational Meeting held June 9. (Stay tuned for a summary of the Annual Meeting next week!) The Board also discussed updates … Continue reading Board of Directors Meeting, Jul. 3

Anybody attending the Capital Pride Parade in DC on Saturday, June 8 should be on the lookout! There will be a group of UUs from various congregations in our area walking in the parade. Be sure to cheer them on! Additionally, the Capital Pride Festival takes place on Sunday, June 9. Because that’s also the … Continue reading UUs at Capital Pride

Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin 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 cover a classic: Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin. The novel is the story of an American man living in Paris and his feelings and frustrations … Continue reading Read & Discuss Banned Books, Jun. 11

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. In June, we’ll be discussing poems by Wallace Stevens, one of America’s most respected 20th-century poets. This online discussion will be Wednesday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m. Contact Connie D. for the Zoom link.   Posted June 7, 2024  

Join us on June 9 after the Annual Congregational meeting to share your opinions. The Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly will be held online on June 20-23.  Accotink will be represented by four lay delegates (Pete F., Ken H., Dale H., and Milton N.) as well as RevLev.  On the agenda are the discussion of … Continue reading Discussion on Decisions at Upcoming UUA General Assembly, Jun. 9