Dear AUUC Community, I am inviting you to attend our Annual Congregational Meeting on June 9, 2024, at 11:30 am following that day’s church service. Light snacks and child care will be provided. Donations of food/drink are welcome. Our Congregational Meetings are important for putting into practice the democratic principles asserted by our Fifth UU Principle. Our By-laws … Continue reading Annual Congregational Meeting, Jun. 9
The Board of Directors is happy to announce the kick-off of the pledge campaign Sunday, April 14. Each year the pledge campaign is a time to reflect on our accomplishments and set goals for the coming program year. Guided by our mission, AUUC strives to be a welcoming and inclusive spiritual home where we inspire … Continue reading Draw the Circle Wide: 2024 Pledge Campaign
Spring-Mar is currently holding its Online Fundraising Auction. As a cooperative nonprofit organization, fundraising is what keeps the doors open and allows them to provide a play-based learning experience for families in the community. This auction features many fun items and experiences, handmade jewelry, services like tutoring, ukulele lessons, and gift certificates and tickets to local … Continue reading Spring-Mar Cooperative Preschool Fundraiser
Next Election in Virginia: June 18 Primary US Senate and US House of Representatives May 3: First day of in-person voting at your local registrar’s office May 28: Voter Registration deadline June 7: Deadline to request to vote by mail June 8: Satellite early voting locations open June 15: Last day to vote early June … Continue reading Every Vote Counts
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, AUUC’s Outreach Sunday Collection for May will support NAMI Northern Virginia, the local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. NAMI Northern Virginia serves individuals, family members, and friends affected by mental health challenges through awareness, education, support, advocacy, and collaboration with community partners. NAMI Northern Virginia had over 10,000 touchpoints … Continue reading May Outreach Collection: NAMI Northern Virginia
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 May, we’ll be discussing spring-themed poems! Bring a few of your favorites to share with the group. This online discussion will be Wednesday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m. ContactJohn L. for the Zoom link. Posted April 23, 2024
New Kid by Jerry Craft and The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times Magazine 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 two books! We’ll continue our discussion … Continue reading Read & Discuss Banned Books, May 14
The next Accotink Craft Night will be May 14, 7 – 9pm in the sanctuary. Bring your favorite craft (sewing, quilting, crotchet, knitting, etc.) and join us for fellowship and fun. Come and enjoy fellowship with something you like to create. We may use this time to learn a new craft as well. Posted: May 6, … Continue reading Accotink Craft Night, May 14
Sunday, May 10, will be our final Meal Packing Sunday of this school year! Please join AUUC children, youth and helping adults after the Sunday service to assemble meal packs for 35 Halley Elementary School children identified as experiencing food insecurity. We welcome everyone’s help! To learn more about AUUC’s No Child Goes Hungry/Accotink program, … Continue reading Join Us for Meal Packing May 19
Hello! I’m Owen Krzos, a volunteer with the NVSWCD, a FCPA Staff Member, and a regular attendee of AUUC. I can show people how to identify and remove invasive plant species from the local forest, and show examples of tree damage caused by some of the species. Join in on an invasive species removal on … Continue reading Invasive Species Removal, May 25
Happy Together You and your family/friends/neighbors are invited to a groovy celebration of pride here at Accotink after service on the first Sunday of June, which is June 2. There will be music, games, arts & crafts, food & drink, and more! Bring a side dish or dessert to share. And invite anyone you know … Continue reading Annual Pride Picnic, Jun 2
The youth of Accotink are supporting the Food Justice DMV by gathering period supplies for immigrants! We are collecting period products to help us support our community! Please contribute to our donation box, which will be located in the gallery through April 14th!
