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Weekend Worship
Sat., May 12, 4:30 p.m.
Sun., May 13, 9:15
and 11:15 a.m.
Songs My Mother Taught Me
All-congregation
Music Service
Religious Exploration.
No RE. All-congregation music service. Nursery Care in Sanctuary Building.
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recipient for May 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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Worship Theme
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Memory
"Memory is our way of holding onto what we love, who we are and what we never want to lose."
- Anonymous
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Announcements
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Join us for
"The BIG Thank You"
This Saturday Night
The "BIG Thank You" is a celebration of YOU. It's a way for the staff to thank all of our volunteers for all you do. We'll have a barbecue dinner, great music and a skit by the staff in your honor. This is a family-friendly event and children are welcome to stay throughout the program, however, for those who would prefer child care, nursery care will be available throughout the evening and child care available after dinner in the Program Building
(RSVP for childcare by May 10 with number and ages of children).
- Sat., May 12, after the 4:30 p.m. service.
- Music by Celtic fusion band, Tinsmith.
- RSVP by Thu., May 10, so we have plenty of food or everyone.
"Songs My Mother Taught Me"
All-congregation Music Service
Sat., May 12, 4:30 a.m. and
Sun., May 13, 9:15 & 11:15 a.m.
Celebrate Mother's Day through music as the Chorale presents its annual spring Music Service at all three services this weekend. Exploring themes of nurture, guidance and inspiration, "Songs My Mother Taught Me" will feature a variety of music styles, and will include solos by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig and guest soprano Marlissa Hudson.
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This Week and Weekend
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.
Partnership Around the Beltway: Greater Washington Area Partner Church Council Meeting. Sat., May 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., UUCF. See a film on a day in the life of a Khasi boy and find out about partnerships between other DC-area UU congregations and UU churches in Transylvania, India, the Philippines and Nigeria. Lunch will be served ($5), so please let Martha Ades know you are coming so we will have enough for everyone. "Death With Dignity." Sat., May 12, 10:30 a.m., Chapel. UUCF member, Phyllis Langton, R.N., PhD, author of "Last Flight Out: Living, Loving and Leaving," narrates the last three years of her husband's life. Presentation of Compassion & Choices National Capital Area and UUCF.
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.
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.
Monday Night Book Group. Mon., May 14, Room 11. This month's selection, "The Death of the Heart," by Elizabeth Bowen. For more information contact Don Andress.
PlaygroUUp. Tue., May 15, 10 a.m., Program Building. Join us to make a Mother's Day craft. For information contact Meghan Crowley. Brown Bag Theology Lunch With the Ministers. Wed., May 16, noon, Commons. Get to know our ministers over lunch and conversation about a variety of religious topics and concerns. Parents/caregivers invited to bring children.
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Caring
Rodney Lay Memorial Service. Sat., May 19, 1 p.m., Sanctuary. Memorial donations may be made to Life With Cancer, 8411 Pennell Street Fairfax, VA 22031, 703-698-2526.
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Grow
The following opportunity helps us grow as individuals and as a community.
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.
Mosaic Harmony Concert and Silent Auction. Sun., May 20, 3:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Tickets, $25 in advance online. Mosaic Harmony is an interfaith, multicultural community choir that practices and performs regularly at UUCF.
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Connect
Click here for a listing of more ways to connect at UUCF.
Foreign Film Night. Spanish film "Even the Rain." Fri., May 18, 7:30 p.m., at the Machina's. Contact Donna Machina for more information.
Monthly Membership Class. Sun., May 20, 12:45 p.m. This is a short minister-led class for those who have been attending UUCF for some time and feel it's time to make a more formal commitment to the Congregation. Please preregister with Carol Jensen.
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.
PlaygroUUp Potluck. Sun., May 27, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Social Hall. Families with babies, toddlers and preschoolers (older siblings too) welcome. Bring a dish to share. This is a great opportunity for families who cannot attend weekday PlaygroUUp to meet other UUCF families with young children. Contact Meghan Crowley.
Great Books Discussion Group. Mon., May 28, 7:30 p.m., Room 11.
Great Books discussions explore the meaning of "classic" books. The only requirement is a willingness to read each selection before the discussion meeting. Reading "The Odyssey," by Homer. Contact Randy Adams.
Farewell Reception for Natalie Fenimore. Sat., Jun., 2, 5:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Join us for a reception honoring Natalie, our Minister of Religious Exploration, for her years of service to our children and youth. We'll toast Natalie with food, drink, shared memories and live music. If you're able to help with the reception, click here. Share memories of Natalie here. For information contact Marsha Giusti.
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, with 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. Help Make Summer Services Run Smoothly. Volunteer! Please consider being part of our summer service team by ushering, helping with coffee or selling Fair Trade coffee. Summer services run Jun. 23-Sep. 2. Volunteer for one week or all summer. Please sign up after services in the Commons or email Mary Foster.
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; donating is easy and completely safe; our area has a chronic shortage of blood; and most healthy people are eligible to donate? Make your life-saving appointment today!
The UUCF Booth at ViVA Vienna Needs You! Sun. & Mon., May 27 & 28. UUCF will once again have a booth at this annual festival. Volunteers are needed for a variety of shifts throughout the two days. Contact Rich Williams if you can help. If you're at the festival Sunday or Monday, stop by booth #121, Church Street, between Lawyers Road and Center Street.
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.
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.
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