Join us on Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. to noon, for the spring work day in AUUC’s nearly native garden.  Learn about what native plants are growing in the garden and help clean up winter debris and clear invasive plants to get the garden ready for another growing season. Please bring workgloves, garden tools (if … Continue reading April 26: Nearly Native Garden Spring Work Day

The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom April 15 to discuss Tom Lake: A Novel by Ann Patchett. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting. Coming up  5/20/2025  After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond / Bruce Greyson 6/17/2025 Alternate Side: A Novel … Continue reading April 15: Women’s Book Discussion Group

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and AUUC has planted a pinwheel garden, joining  libraries, community centers, local businesses, schools, and other houses of worship throughout Fairfax County. Pinwheels symbolize a happy, healthy childhood and are the national symbol for child abuse prevention. Fast Facts from Fairfax County: Nearly 260,000 children live in Fairfax County. In FY 2024, … Continue reading April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Homestretch is the most successful ministry to homeless families in the nation, and it’s a Northern Virginia ministry!  88% of families who complete their program are still self-sufficient 2-7 years after they leave Homestretch!  In comparison, a well-known national organization that helps homeless people says their success rate is 30%, and they hope to increase … Continue reading January Outreach Collection: Homestretch

This spring we will have the opportunity to study poverty using the famous book Poverty, by America, by Matthew Desmond. He shows how poverty persists because we in the US don’t care to make the changes to alleviate poverty. And poverty gives an opening to populists to gain votes by pretending to care about it, as … Continue reading Spring Study Issue: Poverty, by America

Do you think a balanced budget is a thing of beauty? Are you savvy with spreadsheets? Do you believe long-range planning is prudent? Would you enjoy working with other dedicated AUUC volunteers to support our church? Is AUUC’s financial well-being important to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we need YOU … Continue reading AUUC is Establishing a Finance Committee and We Need YOU!

The Wonder Box is ready and waiting for your valentine notes again this year! Look for the Valentine Exchange station in the gallery through the Sunday after Valentine’s Day. Bring or make a valentine that could be chosen by anyone in our church community. Remember that by sharing your kindness you can help to make … Continue reading Jan. 26-Feb. 16 – Valentine Exchange

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. Led by Warren in January, together we will read and discuss poems by William Blake. Poet, painter, engraver, and visionary William Blake worked to bring about a change both in the social order and … Continue reading Jan. 29 – Poetry Group

Wait, what? That’s not till the 14th! Aha! But these days Valentine’s Day is wrapped up with Celtic Imbolc, and goes back to Roman Lupercalia! So on Sunday, Feb. 2 at 12:30 in the sanctuary all are welcome to share in the history of Valentine’s Day, Candlemas, and Imbolc, the celebration of Saint/Goddess Brigit. Family friendly and no religious … Continue reading Feb. 2 – Happy Valentine’s Day!

Join in the fun Feb. 2, 2025 11:30 am – 2:00 pm. Pizza and game at the church. RSVP required: https://forms.gle/RbVgpMWHJQgwNZCv9   Posted January 29, 2025