We are in a perilous moment in our country. As Unitarians, we are aware of the worsening injustice, inequity, and threat to our democracy. AUUC is inviting the congregation to a townhall-like event where Rev Lev and church leadership want to hear from you; how you feel, what you need, how you or the church … Continue reading Sept. 21: Community Wide Discussion
Happy Pagan Thanksgiving! What? Yes! Fall Equinox is also called Harvest Home, but here at Sacred Wheel it’s Pagan Thanksgiving! The biggest of the three harvest festivals, all (and kids!) are welcome to come celebrate the season and give thanks for the food we are so fortunate to have. Please join us on Sunday, Sept. … Continue reading Sept. 21: Fall Equinox Celebration
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. This month, Warren McLaine will lead us in a discussion of poems by English Romantic poet John Keats. This online discussion will be Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30 p.m. Join us!
September 27 at 6pm This month, Sacred Wheel is delighted to show The Halloween Tree on Saturday, September 27 at 6PM in the sanctuary. If you haven’t seen this animated film from 1993 made for The Cartoon Network, do yourself a favor and come enjoy it! Based on the book by Ray Bradbury, it follows … Continue reading Sept. 27: Movie Night—The Halloween Tree
Mawlat Upper Primary School Collection Through September 28 We need about $700 to meet our goal of at least $1700 to support the children in Mawat in Northeast India. In case you missed the details, each summer we ask Accotinkers to consider sponsoring one or more students at the Mawlat Upper Primary School in a … Continue reading Sept. 28: Deadline to Support Mawlat School
Whatever their age, children removed from their home because of abuse or neglect face a frightening unknown, and for over 35 years, Fairfax CASA has made sure more than 8,500 abused and neglected children in our community don’t face it alone. Fairfax CASA is the only child advocacy program for abused and neglected children in … Continue reading July Outreach Collection: Fairfax CASA
Each summer we ask Accotinkers to consider sponsoring one or more students at the Mawlat Upper Primary School in a remote location in Northeast India. Our Social Justice Committee commits to sponsor at least 25 of the poorest students. Donating $40 (all donations of any amount are gratefully welcome!) sponsors one student for an entire year. The money … Continue reading Sponsor a Mawlat Student- Only $40
Beacon House School Supplies drive has begun! The collection boxes with signage are in the coat closet August 10. If you have more than the box will hold, or notice it is full, please contact Marsha White. See a list of suggested items. All supplies, including gently used, are welcome. An Amazon/equivalent Wish List will … Continue reading Aug. 10: Beacon House School Supply Drive Deadline
Accotinkers really stepped up and raised the full amount required for the renovation of ‘Our House’ in record time. This means a new hardwood floor on the main level, a new vinal floor in the kitchen, wall repair and newly painted walls in the sanctuary, new chairs, and better audio in the sanctuary. And this … Continue reading AUUC’s ‘Our House’ Sanctuary Renovation Project: A Huge Success Thanks to You!!!!
Pagans! Barbarians at the gate! They’re in the church and everywhere! Come see what the fuss is all about after service on Sunday, July 27th. Grab your coffee and come back into the sanctuary for an entertaining presentation on Paganism: what it is, what it isn’t, and why we should care. Hosted by yours truly, … Continue reading July 27, Paganism 101
The Women’s Book Discussion Group will meet via Zoom July 15 at 1:00pm to discuss The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy. Members of the group will receive a Zoom invitation before the meeting. Coming up 8/19/2025 North Woods A Novel/Daniel Mason 9/16/2025 Mott Street: A Chinese American Family’s Story of Exclusion … Continue reading July 15, Women’s Book Discussion Group
