All are invited to AUUC’s family-friendly Friendsgiving celebration, hosted by True Accotink Colors, on Saturday, November 22 at 4pm. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share. We will enjoy fellowship and food, play games and make crafts, read out this year’s gratitudes from the Gratitude Jar, and choose a movie to watch together to end … Continue reading Nov. 22: Friendsgiving
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. Kate M will lead us in a discussion of poetry from the first Native American United States Poet … Continue reading Dec. 10: Poetry Group
For the 15th year, AUUC will be hosting a hypothermia shelter and everyone will be invited to participate. We always provide a warm place to sleep and a wonderful dinner each night for our 30+ guests. Stay tuned for additional information and an opportunity to volunteer and help our neighbors. Our UU principles stress “the … Continue reading Jan. 11–18: AUUC Hypothermia Shelter
AUUC’s Outreach Sunday Collection for October supports the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ). Their website is uusj.org, and they represent the views of UU’s on Capitol Hill and before Federal agencies. UUSJ sponsors the Write Here/Write Now and Action Alert campaigns, which give UU’s nationwide a chance to write to their representatives about an issue that … Continue reading October Outreach Collection: UUSJ
Early Voting three Government Center locations: Fairfax County, Mt Vernon, and North County Fairfax County Government Center – 12000 Government Center Pkwy, Conf. Rooms 2/3 – Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Saturdays (Sept. 20, Oct. 25, Nov. 1): 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Sunday (Oct. 26): 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – Monday, Oct 13 (Columbus Day): 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Additional 13 early voting satellite locations open Oct. 23 for ten days … Continue reading Sept. 19-Nov. 1: In-Person Early Voting in Fairfax County
Food Justice DMV is a nonprofit organization that has assisted more than 7,000 Latino women and children. It’s headquartered in the All Souls Church in DC. Between Sept.15 and Oct. 15, our church is collecting baby-related materials such as formula, diapers, and clothing in addition to food (e.g., black beans (canned or 3-5# bags), canola … Continue reading Food Justice DMC Collection for Baby Month
Get Ready for the Annual Auction! Annual auction fun is finally here! There are two Zoom parties this week, and bidding begins this Saturday! Join a Zoom Kickoff Party: Get auction system tips, practice bidding, and preview the catalog. Grab a drink and snacks and tune in from the comfort of your own home during the time … Continue reading Oct. 10: Auction Kickoff Party
Whether you like sleeping in a tent or cabin, or “glamping” in an RV there’s a place for you at Pohick Bay Campsites on October 10-13. Pohick Bay is a beautiful site with lots of activities that are fun for the whole family. If camping is not your thing Pohick Bay is only a half hour away … Continue reading Oct. 10-13: Accotink UU Camp Out
Get ready to join the masquerade! The AUUC Services Auction is an important, annual fundraiser for Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church everyone is welcome to participate in. Community members offer services and items, community members bid on services and items, and our community grows stronger. We hope you’ll join the masquerade this year! Upcoming Important Dates … Continue reading Oct. 11: Auction Bidding Opens at Noon
Get Ready for the Annual Auction! Annual auction fun is finally here! There are two Zoom parties this week, and bidding begins this Saturday! Join a Zoom Kickoff Party: Get auction system tips, practice bidding, and preview the catalog. Grab a drink and snacks and tune in from the comfort of your own home during the time … Continue reading Oct. 11: Auction Kickoff Party
True Accotink Colors (TAC) offers a discussion about pronouns in honor of National Pronouns Day every year. After service on Sunday, October 12, grab some food and drink at the monthly potluck then join members of TAC to learn about pronouns and neopronouns. This discussion is for anyone who missed it in previous years or … Continue reading Oct. 12: Pronoun Discussion
