Come one, come all, and join the fun of assembling 140 meal packs for our 35 students at Halley Elementary School whose families experience food insecurity. We’ll set up tables in the Sanctuary and bring out the food items about 10 minutes after the Sunday service, and finish up in no time! The final two … Continue reading Mar. 1: Meal Packing
Small Groups are a way that Accotink and other UU congregations build up their community, deepen relationships, and engage with meaningful issues. Accotink will be hosting its next iteration of Starting Point in March and April, welcoming newcomers and long-time members to engage with each other in an introductory experience of a small group, practicing … Continue reading Mar. 3: New Starting Point Small Group
OAR: Opportunities, Alternatives & Resources: Breaking the Cycle of Crime Our February Outreach organization is O.A.R. This local non-profit restorative justice organization has provided opportunities, alternatives, and resources for court-involved individuals and their families in Fairfax, Loudon, and Prince William Counties since 1971. The organization’s main focuses are Alternative Sentencing Programs, Reentry, and Family Services. O.A.R. offers individuals … Continue reading February Outreach Collection: OAR
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler Now in our third year, Racial Justice and True Accotink Colors host a monthly Banned Book Club on the second Tuesday of every month. Parable of the Sower is a 1993 dystopian novel by Black, sci-fi writer Octavia E. Butler. It is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth heavily affected by climate … Continue reading Read & Discuss Banned Books, Feb. 10
Monthly Potluck, Feb. 8 Bring a dish to share and join us for food and friendship after service Feb. 8!
First Wednesday of every month; 8:15-9:15 Led by Rev. Kirk, Davies UU Church Discussions for caregivers centered around spiritual monthly themes and open-ended questions around “parenting pickles” and “guardian gems.” Email dsd@accotinkuu.org for the Zoom link.
Our outreach recipient during January is Homestretch Homestretch Homestretch helps families experiencing homelessness in Virginia become self-sufficient by giving them the skills, knowledge and hope they need to become productive participants in the community. It fist provides temporary housing then works with the family for up to three years, coming up with a plan to … Continue reading January Outreach Collection: Homestretch
January’s Movie Night, Jan. 24, 5:00pm CANCELLED
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. Because of the holiday schedule, our next gathering will be held in-between our usual meeting dates. John L. will lead us in a discussion of poems by Ralph Waldo Emerson. Known as a poet, Unitarian … Continue reading Poetry Group, Jan. 28
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
