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Weekend Worship
Sat., May 5, 4:30 p.m.
Sun., May 6, 9:15
and 11:15 a.m.
Annual Youth-led Worship Service
Religious Exploration All classes begin in Sanctuary. Nursery Care in the Sanctuary Building.
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recipient for April is the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (UUA) to support ministerial scholarships, continuing education and a comprehensive assessment of our ministries and their needs for the future. |
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Calendar
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Announcements
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Announcements
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The "BIG Thank You" Wants to Thank YOU
You've made your pledge. You've given your time and talents. Now it's time to celebrate!
That's what the "BIG Thank You" is all about - getting us all together, for great music, food, a skit by your staff and recognition of our volunteers for all they do for this Congregation.
- Sat., May 12, after the 4:30 p.m. service.
- Fun event for the whole family.
- Dinner and childcare provided (RSVP, please, with number of children and their ages).
- Music by Celtic fusion band, Tinsmith.
- RSVP by May 10 so we have plenty of food or everyone.
We Need Your Stuff!
UUCF's Annual Social Justice Yard Sale is this weekend. The Yard Sale takes our donations of gently used goods, sells them at affordable prices to our neighbors in need and raises funds for various UUCF Social Justice concerns.
Yard Sale:
Sat., May 5, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
Donation Times:
Wed. & Thu., May 2 & 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri., May 4, 9 a.m.-noon
May Vespers Canceled
The May Vespers has been canceled. The next Vespers will be in June.
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Introducing the New uucf.org
By now you've probably noticed that the UUCF website has had a pretty significant face lift. Certainly it looks a lot different - cleaner, brighter and in keeping with our new logo - but we hope you'll find it's also easier to use.
One new addition is our blog at the bottom left of the home page. The blog will be a vehicle for our ministers and others in the Congregation to reach out to you all on a wide range of topics related to our services, worship themes and activities of interest to our community.
To help you find events and groups, we are adding a scrolling calendar at the bottom right of every page of the site. This is in the works right now and will be added soon.
Late last year, UUCF member, Scott Peterson, benchmarked UU, church and nonprofit websites for best practices on architecture and usability. Working with the Coordinating Team and our staff, Scott's firm, Relay Station Social Media, redesigned the site, putting those best practices to work for us.
With any change like this, we expect you'll find some parts of the site that don't work just right. We hope you'll let is know if you find these glitches and bear with us as we work to fix them.
So, take the new site for a spin and let us know what you think. We welcome your feedback.
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This Week and Weekend
Simplicity Circle. Thu., May 3, 7:30 p.m., Library. Contact Brad Short.
Attention Youth and Their Parents: FUUSE Applications Due May 4. The Fairfax UU Summer Experience (FUUSE) will again place high school-aged interns from UUCF with Fairfax County social action, educational and social service agencies this summer. Youth will receive a stipend after completing the program and submitting a written reflection. For more information contact Kurt Jensen or Bobbi Snyder.
"The Use and Abuse of Sacred Narrative." Science, Reason & Religion Sunday Forum. Sun., May 6, 12:45 p.m., Chapel. Presented by Don Yacoe. Sacred texts like the Bible or the Koran play a central role in the practice of religion. Don will present examples of the use and abuse of sacred storytelling in literature, film and song. He will also link the power of this storytelling to the latest findings in neuroscience and the evolving science of narrative.
Drumming for the Spirit, Drumming for Peace. Sundays, 3-4 p.m., This week in the Library. Suggested donation: $1-$10/session. Our drum circle is led by guest percussionist, Kofi Dennis. Kofi hails from Ghana and has performed all over the DC area, including the Kennedy Center and Wolf Trap. His engaging rhythms and storytelling will inspire. Bring your own drum or use one provided. Contact Mark Vogel for more information.
Poetry Club. Sun., May 6, 4 p.m., Program Building. All poetry lovers welcome at this monthly gathering. For more information contact Barb Dutchak.
UU Humanists Meeting. Mon., May 7, 7:30 p.m., What does it mean to be a UU humanist? What kinds of UUCF humanist groups would we like? Join us for a presentation and discussion on UUs and humanism. All are welcome. Contact Ira Hamburg, 703-373-7381.
Introduction to Qigong. Wed., May 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. or Sat., May 19, 9 a.m.-noon, UUCF. Fee $20 and $25, respectively; 30% goes to UUCF. Learn longevity breathing and several Qigong exercises to practice on your own.With Furman Riley, UUCF member and accredited teacher with 15 years experience in Qigong and Tai Chi Chih. Contact Furman, 703-217-6024.
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Grow
The following opportunities help us grow as individuals and as a community.
"Death With Dignity." Sat., May 12, 10:30 a.m., UUCF. Phyllis Langton, R.N., PhD, UUCF member and author of "Last Flight Out: Living, Loving and Leaving," presents a narrative of the last three years of her husband's life. A presentation of Compassion & Choices National Capital Area and UUCF. Got a Great Idea for the UUCF Endowment Fund's First Annual Grant?
UUCF's Endowment Committee wants your suggestions for how to spend the first Endowment Fund grant of up to $10,000 in June. Any UUCF voting member may submit suggestions. The UUCF Bylaws state that purposes for the distribution of income can include 1) maintenance of buildings, capital improvements and renovation, or debt reduction; 2) community outreach; and 3) the wider mission of Unitarian Universalism. Send ideas to Ed Groark.
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Connect
Click here for a listing of more ways to connect at UUCF.
Recharged and Ready for a Great Discussion Series. Global Affairs Discussion Group (GADG). Tue., May 22, 7:30 p.m., Social Hall. Presentation and discussion on "Information Communication Technology (ICT) and its Impact on International Development." Speaker: Anthony Bloome, Senior Education Technology Specialist, USAID. For more information, contact Randy Adams.
Great Books Discussion Group. Mon., May 28, 7:30 p.m., Room 11.
Great Books discussions explore the meaning of "classic" books. The only group requirement is a willingness to read each selection before the discussion meeting. Reading "The Odyssey," by Homer. Contact Randy Adams.
Summer Camp Week at UUCF. Jul. 9-13, Arts Camp - ages 6-11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes music, art, dance, photography, culinary arts and more! Registration: $225 ($250 after Jun. 15). STAR! (Summer Theater Arts for Recreation) - ages 12-18, 3-9 p.m. Includes musical theater workshop with Rosemary Salvi, culminating in a final production on Fri., Jul. 13. Registration: $250 ($275 after Jun. 15). Sibling discounts and financial aid available. Contact Mark Vogel for a registration form or more information.
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Serve
To find out about more ways to be of service at UUCF or in the broader community click here. Can You Increase Your Pledge to Meet our $50,000 Shortfall? At last week's services, Mary Katherine and our Board President Bob Hatfield asked us all to dig deeper to meet our Annual Giving Campaign shortfall. This shortfall jeopardizes envisioned improvements in social justice and youth education programming. Click here for a video from last week's service. If you can increase your pledge, please email Rich Sider or visit the Annual Giving Campaign table in Commons after services this weekend. 2012 UUA Justice GA Orientation for Prospective Attendees. Sat., May 12, 2012, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Cedar Lane UU Church Chalice House, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD. Learn how business gets done at the Unitarian Universalist Association's General Assembly (GA). Find out about this year's focus on immigration and justice, plenary sessions, workshops and worship. Sponsored by the Chesapeake UU Growth (ChUUG) Committee.
Flower Donors Needed. Do you have an event or a person you want to honor? Each week our wonderful flower team creates arrangements to add to our worship experience, but we need sponsors. For just $50 you can pick a weekend and we will publish your dedication. Sign up now on the chart on the bulletin board in the hallway near the Music Room, or by email.
UUCF Blood Drive. Sun., May 27, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To sign up, visit Inova Blood Donor Services or contact Ken Foley, 703-242-0258. Did you know that each donation can help save up to three lives? That donating is easy and completely safe? That our area has a chronic shortage of blood? That most healthy people are eligible to donate? Make your life-saving appointment today, and thank you in advance for helping save lives!
Ragan Oaks Community Center. Volunteers are needed one hour per week in the following areas: ESL Teachers, GED Teachers, Homework Help for Elementary School Children, Homework Help for Middle/High School Students, Computer Lab and Senior Boys and Girls Groups. These positions offer rewarding experiences working with underprivileged youth. It's easy and fun. If you are interested, please contact Steve Myles.
UUCF Partner Church Youth E-pal Program. Interested in becoming an e-pal with youth who live in Khasi Hills, India? E-pals are pen pals who keep in touch via email. For more information contact Helen Rose.
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