On May 16 at 7:30pm, Accotink is holding a musical service of healing and growth in the Sanctuary. Join us for an evening of choir music and meditation with the AUUC choir and our guests, the Bull Run Unitarian Universalist choir. This family friendly service will help us focus on how we can continue to grow … Continue reading May 16: Musical Service of Healing and Growth
Saturday, May 17, to kick off World Pride, the ACLU will unveil the “Freedom To Be” Monument in Washington, D.C., a powerful living testament to trans resilience and joy. The installation will be on view 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ATA will have a group going to the rally and celebration from 12:30-2:00. Please contact … Continue reading May 17: Accotink Takes Action
The next meal packing on Sunday, May 18 will be the last one for this church and school year. Our goal is to fill 140 bags with the 10 specific foods on our AUUC Meal Pack Food List. Please help us prepare for May 18 by bringing a six-pack of one of the food items – … Continue reading May 18: Last Meal Packing This School Year
The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom 5/20/2025 to discuss After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond by Bruce Greyson. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting. Coming up 6/17/2025 Alternate Side: A Novel / Anna Quindlen 7/15/2025 The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA … Continue reading May 20: Women’s Book Discussion Group
Please join the Building and Grounds Committee on May 24 at 9:00 a.m. for an outdoor workday focused on cleaning up debris, both from mankind and Mother Nature. It is advisable to wear long pants, long sleeve shirts, long socks and appropriate footwear for working in the wooded areas. Tick and insect repellent will be … Continue reading May 24: Building and Grounds Cleanup Day
Dive into fun! Usher in the start of both pool season and pride month at AUUC’s annual pride picnic! Imagine the great time you’ll have on Sunday, May 25 directly following service just outside our building. There will be food & beverages, raffles & music, arts & crafts, fun & games, and sooooo much more! A … Continue reading May 25: Pride Picnic Pool Party
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. We could all use the wisdom of poets found in this anthology, Bright Poems for Dark Days: An anthology for hope. To get a good taste of all the themes on offer, we’ll read together and discuss 1-2 … Continue reading May 28: Poetry Group
Do you have a talent you’d like to show off? Singing, dancing, magic, stand-up comedy, ventriloquist? All ages are welcome to perform or watch. The show is on May 31 at 5 pm. Rehearsal for performers is at 4 pm. This is an in-person only event. Sign up: bit.ly/auuctalent25 This year we are not just looking for … Continue reading May 31: AUUC’s Got Talent
The youth of our church are conducting a collection of food and other essentials for Food Justice DMV. Items needed include black beans (canned or 3 to 5 lbs bags), canola or olive oil, clothing, diapers (size 5-6), baby wipes, baby formula and feminine hygiene products. Food Justice DMV is a nonprofit organization which has assisted more than 7000 Latino women … Continue reading Collecting for Food Justice DMV
The Virginia State Primary is June 17 The Virginia General Election is November 4 Register to vote or update an existing registration through Tuesday, May 27 using the online Citizen Portal, https://www.elections.virginia.gov/citizen-portal/ OR Same-day Registration begins May 28. Same Day registration is only available: in-person at the general registrar’s office for your locality at your satellite early … Continue reading Election News
Do your children have books they’re no longer reading and are ready to give away? Please consider donating new or gently used children’s books for Halley Elementary students in Preschool through 6th grade. Halley’s reading specialist will be sending books home with many students to read and enjoy over the summer and to help “grow” the children’s home … Continue reading May 11: Gently Used Children’s Book Collection
