October 2018
10/14 Family Open House and Orientation & Brunch (Rooms 114 & 121, 11:30-12:30)
Welcome to our annual Family Open House and Orientation. Meet fellow families and our RE staff: Lara Profitt and Ali Mills. If you have burning questions about what your child does while you attend church, then this is the time to ask them. We will have simultaneous presentations of children’s and youth RE material at 11:30 and 12 (by Lara and Vanessa).
Contact: Vanessa Hall at [email protected]
10/20 Adult Mental Health First Aid Training (Saturday 8 am-5 pm)
We are hosting the first Mental Health First Aid certification course at Accotink where you will
learn: common warning signs, risk factors for mental health problems, and a 5-step action plan and resources for helping someone in crisis. The cost is $35 which covers the course, lunch, snacks, and drinks.
Please register: http://bit.ly/2OYyWz5
10/27 Annual AUUC Auction (Saturday, 3-7 pm)
This is a fun event for all ages and it is the biggest fundraiser to support the church. Donation link: www.auctria.com/auction/AUUC2018 Donate in September, Dance in October!
Contact: Ken Heller [email protected] or Kumutha Lane [email protected]
10/28 Sacred Wheel Service & Halloween Parade for UNICEF (No RE/Nursery ONLY)
Come in costume to celebrate Samhain with Sacred Wheel during this special All-Ages Service. Children and youth will march through the congregation to collect money for UNICEF, after which they head downstairs for activities.
10/28 Weekend Meal Packing with No Child Goes Hungry (11:30 am -12:30 pm)
Join the congregation to pack weekend meal-packs for a local elementary school.
Contact: Shelley B at [email protected]
11/18 Burke Crop Walk (Sunday, 2-4 pm @ offsite location)
Annual Burke CROP Walk to fight hunger. Families can raise money and awareness to fight hunger next door and around the world. Kids love this event because it is a great opportunity for them to share their voice and use their active feet for a great cause. www.crophungerwalk.org/burkeva Contact: Ed K at [email protected]
11/28 Sunday Service (No RE/Nursery ONLY)