Approximately three dozen Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement (VOICE) volunteers got out the vote in Prince William County. This area was chosen because of low propensity voters and the history of close races in this open (after the retirement of Abigail Spanberger) district. Chris … read more.
Fifteen Accotink human walkers, seven spirit walkers and two canine walkers participated in Burke’s 32nd CROP Hunger Walk on November 3. About 175 total people from 20 teams raised about $17,450 (and climbing) for hunger relief in Fairfax and around the world; Accotink’s portion of … read more.
Join our music director, Brad Rinaldo, at 8 pm on Nov. 7 and 9 at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation as he makes his orchestral conducting debut with the Arioso Chorale and orchestra. He will conduct a world premiere of the orchestration of his … read more.
The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
Now in our third year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. Our next discussion will be about The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. You are welcome to read the original … read more.
Join us on Saturday, November 16th at 3pm for a memorial service for AUUC member, Marge Runge.
Emails and cards of condolence may be sent to Marge’s daughter, Sharon. See This Week for the contact details.
Posted November 2, 2024
We are Grateful!
As we enter the month of Thanksgiving Day, we thank everyone for your generous donations of food and time to fill the meal packs for our 35 children at Halley Elementary children identified as experiencing food insecurity.
Our next meal pack assembly will be … read more.
The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom on November 19 to discuss Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting.
Coming up
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True Accotink Colors invites you to join a group of caring Accotinkers to attend this year’s Northern Virginia Interfaith Transgender Day of Remembrance Service.
Date & Time: Wednesday, November 20 at 7:00 pm
Location: Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124
RSVP: … read more.
All are invited to AUUC’s family-friendly Friendsgiving celebration, hosted by True Accotink Colors, on Saturday, November 23 at 4pm. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. We will enjoy fellowship and food, read out this year’s gratitudes from the Gratitude Jar, and choose … read more.
There’s still space in our gratitude jar! Add a recent joy or blessing in your life to the jar in the gallery. Gratitudes can be big or small, general or personal. They can be words, sentences, or even drawings. Members, visitors, youth, and children are … read more.
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.
Please note: the group now meets on the fourth Wednesday every month. But because of Thanksgiving & Christmas holidays, our next meeting will be the first Wednesday … read more.
Our outreach collection recipient for November is O.A.R. This nonprofit restorative justice organization provides opportunities, alternatives, and resources for those involved with the courts in Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties. O.A.R. has a long relationship with AUUC, including a number of congregants volunteering. This … read more.
