On Sunday, Feb. 18, Sacred Wheel will sponsor a special guest, Laura Shannon, who will present a program of Women’s Ritual Dances as Prayers for Peace. We will be dancing in the sanctuary from 2:30-4:30 p.m., followed by refreshments and snacks in the gallery. All are invited to continue the conversation afterward with a soup and … Continue reading Sacred Circle Dance Coming to Accotink! Feb. 18
The Intersection of Foster Care and Reproductive Justice You are invited to join us on March 3 for a thought-provoking discussion centered on the intersection of foster care and reproductive justice. Most of the billions of dollars spent by the U.S. child welfare system go to removing children from their homes and maintaining them in foster care. … Continue reading Reproductive Justice Discussion, Mar. 3
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 March 6. 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 via Zoom. … Continue reading Board Meeting, Mar. 6
Invitation to the Annual Spring Reception to Honor 2024 Student Peace Award Recipients Through AUUC’s Social Justice Committee, our congregation has supported the Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County program since 2007. Each year our 30 local high schools are given the opportunity to select a junior, senior, or student organization to receive the Peace … Continue reading Student Peace Award Reception, Mar. 10
Back by popular request, our 2nd annual Pie-Off Contest & Fundraiser will take place after service on Sunday, March 10 during coffee hour. We’ve moved this delicious and fun event to March to coincide with Pi Day (March 14) and Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31). Compete: We need pies! Enter a pie for $5 … Continue reading 2nd Annual Pie-Off, Mar. 10
The Virginia Presidential Primary is March 5 Early voting for Virginia’s 2024 presidential primary is Jan. 19 to March 2. Vote now at the Fairfax County Government Center Office of Elections, 8 am to 4 pm. Satellite early voting locations open Feb. 23 with an additional 13 voting locations available. Voting Information Check Polling Locations … Continue reading Virginia Presidential Primary Early Voting
In voter suppression states—like Georgia—legislators have been passing laws making it harder for people to vote, especially voters of color. These barriers—plus redistricting after the 2020 census—threaten issues such as women’s health, education, voting rights, and economic equality. On May 21, the voters of Fulton County, Georgia, will cast their ballots in the Georgia Primary. … Continue reading Write Postcards to Support Voting
The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom Feb. 20 to discuss The Librarian of Burned Books: A Novel by Brianna Labuske. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting.
All are invited to make some noise on Sunday, Feb. 18th, at noon in the sanctuary. We will drum and shake, rattle and maybe even roll using anything and everything. Don’t have a drum? We have extras! Our best accidental instrument is a Home Depot bucket! So come along and see where the rhythm takes … Continue reading Drum Circle, Feb. 18
It is highly probable that despite all of the good firearms bills passing, Governor Youngkin will veto them. We want to make this VERY difficult for him to do so. There is a “Don’t Veto Our Safety” rally at the Virginia State Capital Bell Tower Saturday, Feb. 24 from 11 am – 12 pm (noon). … Continue reading Gun Violence Prevention Action, Feb. 24
Please join the Racial Justice Committee after the service on Feb. 25 for a facilitated discussion on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. We will learn from each other about our own thoughts, feelings, and personal contexts. And we will explore a variety of perspectives with the goal of deepening our understanding. Posted February … Continue reading Discussion on Israel-Hamas, Feb. 25
Give freely, take freely! You’ll find a Valentine Exchange station in the gallery through the Sunday after Valentine’s Day. Bring or make a valentine for a member in our church community. Your valentine could be chosen by anyone. Put your heart and kindness into it then place it in the Gift Box. Don’t forget to … Continue reading Valentine Exchange, Jan. 28-Feb. 18
