June is Gun Violence Awareness Month
Wear Orange on June 7 in honor of Hadiya Pendelton and the more than 43,000 Americans killed with guns every year. Hadiya was 15 years old when she was shot and killed in Chicago in 2013. Just … read more.
AUUC has a long history of stitching personalized nametags for members. For a couple years, the stitching became increasingly involved, resulting in much detail. More recently the stitchers decided that nametags will now be simple. New folks can select their color(s). Nametags offered for the … read more.
Please join us at our monthly vigil and protest in front of the NRA headquarters in Fairfax, 11250 Waples Mill Rd on June 14 from 10-11am. We call on Congress to pass important gun laws and to call out the gun lobby for trying to … read more.
In the Community
Please join the Fairfax County branch of the NAACP at their Juneteenth Commemoration in Centreville on June 15 at Bull Run Regional Park. RSVP at novaparks.com/BullRunJuneteenth. Let Joe Tuggle know if you would like to carpool!
Posted June 7, 2024
June 18 Primary Election: US Senate and US House of Representatives
Find your polling location: https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/Lookup/polling
Polls open from 6am to 7pm
Fairfax County: Early Voting at 13 locations to June 15:\Hours: Weekdays: 1pm-7pm; Saturday June 15: 9am-5pm
Prince William County: … read more.
The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom on June 18 to discuss Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) by Jerome K. Jerome. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting.
Coming up
7/16/24: Poverty, by America / Matthew Desmond
8/20/24: Horse / Geraldine Brooks
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Our 1960s-themed Pride Picnic kicked off Pride Month this year with love, peace, and flower power! We had free goodies, food, drinks, games, crafts, music & lip syncing, a selfie station, a raffle, and wonderful fellowship. We hope all who attended enjoyed the event! A … read more.
June 18 Primary Election: US Senate and US House of Representatives
Fairfax County: Early Voting at 13 locations June 8 – 15
See: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/early-voting
Hours: Weekdays: 1pm-7pm; Saturdays (June 8 & 15): 9am-5pm
All Fairfax County voters are eligible to vote early at … read more.
Join the fun at Beacon House—and learn firsthand about their academic & athletic programs and 2024 Summer Camp! Celebrate BEACON HOUSE DAY with Beacon House staff, children and families.
Date/Time: Saturday, June 22, 12:00-4:00 pm
Location: Edgewood Commons, 601 Edgewood St. NE, Suite 15, Washington, D.C. 20017
What’s Happening: … read more.
The trees are in full leaf, our gardens are full of promise, and the longest day of the year is upon us!
Sacred Wheel invites you to join us in the celebration of Litha,(LEE-thuh) the Summer Solstice, Sunday, June 23, at noon in the sanctuary.
Celebrate the … read more.
The Board of Directors met for its regular monthly meeting on June 5. The Board approved an offer to a Director of Spiritual Development (DSD) candidate recommended by the DSD search team and finalized plans for the Annual Congregational Meeting held June 9. (Stay tuned for a summary … read more.
Anybody attending the Capital Pride Parade in DC on Saturday, June 8 should be on the lookout! There will be a group of UUs from various congregations in our area walking in the parade. Be sure to cheer them on! Additionally, the Capital Pride Festival … read more.
