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Mar. 1: Meal Packing

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

February Outreach Collection: OAR

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

Soul Matters for Parents/Guardians

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.

January Outreach Collection: Homestretch

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

Poetry Group, Jan. 28

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

Come take part in the Connections Fair! Feb. 8

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