A Blessed Imbolc to you! Wait, what is Imbolc? Let me explain! Imbolc, or Candlemas, marks the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Dedicated to the Celtic Goddess Brigid, it is observed with inspiration and anticipation of the growing season. But wait, there’s more! Lupercalia! The origin of Valentine’s Day, Lupercalia is the … Continue reading A Blessed Imbolc to you! Feb. 1
If it seems as if you’ve done repeat performances of helping with meal packs, you have! AUUC has been assembling meal packs for children identified as experiencing food insecurity at nearby Halley Elementary School since 2017!! And we love having families new to AUUC jumping right in to join the fun and generosity. Month after month, … Continue reading No Child Goes Hungry/Accotink Meal Packs, Feb. 1
The Membership Committee welcomes all committees, clubs, groups, families and individuals of the Accotink UU community to come together to learn about each other. AUUC has groups of all kinds doing amazing work for our own community and those around us. Whether it be gardening, sharing reading experiences, advocating for causes and ensuring all identity … Continue reading Come take part in the Connections Fair! Feb. 8
Dear Martin by Nic Stone Now in our third year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. In Dear Martin, Justyce is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend—but none of that matters to the police officer who just … Continue reading Read & Discuss Banned Books, Jan. 13
UUC will be hosting our 15th annual hypothermia shelter and everyone is invited to participate. We provide a warm place to sleep, dinner each night at ~6:30and personal care items for our guests with to take with them. To make all this happen, we need a set-up crew each evening to ensure the building is ready … Continue reading AUUC Hypothermia Shelter, Jan. 11–18
lo Saturnalia! Holiday Celebration Sacred Wheel invites you to join in the chaos of the Yuletide season on Sunday, Dec. 28, when we will honor the God Saturn and, in the true spirit of the holidays, experience the topsy-turvy seasonal interruptions of same. In order to make it a feast for everyone, please consider bringing … Continue reading lo Saturnalia! Holiday Celebration
Every week at church, we are spotlighting a different LGBTQ+ individual you might or might not know about. Check the table during coffee hour to see the latest one featured. Not able to attend church in person or missed a week? We have them for you online as well. Learn and be inspired! Here were the latest spotlights: We’wha: Weaver, Pottery & Textile Artist, Cultural Ambassador … Continue reading December’s “Do You Know?”
Don’t Forget: Great Ways to Practice Conscientious Consumption Still need holiday gifts? Here is a reminder: CC for the Holidays Virginia/Everyone is a link to a comprehensive guide to holiday shopping for those who wish to consider the environmental, social, and political impact of their purchases this holiday season. It offers local resources as well as large … Continue reading Defending Our Democracy
Children and Teens: Details Coming Soon Stay tuned to This Week for information about this year’s program to provide new toys, warm clothing, and gift cards for children and teens of color in D.C.’s Edgewood Commons where the average annual household income is roughly $12,000. AUUC supports this holiday gift drive along with other D.C. area UU … Continue reading Holiday Gift Drive for Beacon House
The 33rd Burke CROP Hunger Walk was a big success. Final data is not yet available, but at least 275 people (and a few dogs) walked, nearly 50 local businesses supported the walk, and 321 pounds of food were donated to ECHO. Accotink exceeded its donation goal, providing almost $1,600 toward the total with 18 people walking … Continue reading 2025 CROP Walk is a Big Success!
Help us share the holiday spirit with our 35 children identified as experiencing food insecurity at nearby Halley Elementary School as we collect the 10 food items for our next meal pack assembly Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. We know this a busy time for everyone, but if possible, please consider visiting our Sign Up Genius to … Continue reading No Child Goes Hungry/Accotink Meal Packs
