According to local nonprofit SCAN of Northern Virginia (Stop Child Abuse Now), “Child Abuse Prevention Month is about recognizing the importance of families and communities coming together to build resiliency, take action, and stand with child advocates. Child abuse cuts across all boundaries of race, education levels, and income brackets.” Through AUUC’s February outreach collection, we deepened … Continue reading April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Since 2014, AUUC has supported paws4people with an outreach collection. On Sunday, April 7, we look forward to hearing from Marten Wallace, USA Veteran, accompanied by his Assistance Dog LANE, a sweet Goldador.  Marten will tell us about paws4people® and will share the importance of LANE in his life. After he speaks to the congregation, … Continue reading April Outreach Collection: paws4people

Bring your favorite card or board game to play with other Accotinkers or invite a friend. Sign up to bring potluck dinner. May the 4th be with you. Since this is on May 4 you are welcome to bring Star Wars themed games or come in costume. Posted April 9, 2024

AUUC members and friends are welcome to attend the Board’s monthly meetings. The next Board of Director’s meeting will be held from 7-9 pm on April 3. As always, the agenda will begin with a 10-minute open forum for members and friends to share questions and feedback. You may attend the meeting in person at church or … Continue reading Board Meeting, Apr. 3

On Sunday, April 7 we will be joined during and after the church service by Marten W, USA Veteran, accompanied by his Service Dog LANE. Marten and LANE represent the non-profit paws4people®, the recipient of AUUC’s April outreach collection. Marten will speak to the congregation and together with LANE, visit with our children and youth … Continue reading Special Guests, Apr. 7

True Accotink Colors’ spring movie night will take place on Saturday, April 13 at 6:30pm, and we’ll be watching the Barbie movie. This award-winning movie follows Barbie and Ken on a journey of self-discovery through both Barbieland and the real world. It is also a commentary regarding patriarchy and the effects of feminism. The movie … Continue reading TAC Movie Night: Barbie, Apr. 13

Potluck, it’s not just back by popular demand, it’s going to happen on the 2nd Sunday of every month. Sign up to contribute (this sign-up link will be the same every month) If you have any questions contact Olivia. Posted April 9, 2024

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 book is The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story. It is a 2021 anthology of essays and poetry that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America.

The Transgender Education Association (TGEA) is one of several organizations that provide assistance in area of transgender issues. As a non-profit corporation, TGEA seeks to serve the needs and interests of all the people in the gender community, those affected by our community and those who serve our community. To this end, TGEA’s mission has three objectives. … Continue reading March Outreach Collection: TGEA

Thank you to everyone who participated in last Sunday’s 2nd Annual Pie-Off event by bringing a pie, judging, and eating! We were able to raise $353.90 for the local non-profit TransGender Education Association (TGEA). We had a total of 11 pies, every single one of which got multiple votes. Congratulations to this year’s winners: 3rd … Continue reading 2nd Annual Pie-Off Fundraiser was a Success!