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Weekend Worship
Sat., Jun. 23, 4:30 p.m.
(Sat. service in Chapel)
Sun., Jun. 24, 10 a.m.
Religious Exploration
First weekend for Summer RE. No Sat. classes; but childcare for ages 4-11. Sun. RE starts in classrooms. Nursery Care in Sanctuary Building.
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Share the Plate
recipient for June is the Marshall Legacy Institute, committed to helping war-torn countries eliminate humanitarian dangers, including the destabilizing effects of landmines.
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Calendar
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Announcements
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Announcements
for Jun. 20-27
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Summer Worship Schedule
 The sign says it all. This week we switch to our summer worship schedule - Saturdays at 4:30 p.m., and Sundays at 10 a.m.
Religious Exploration classes will be held on Sundays only, for ages 3 - high schoolers.
Childcare will be available on Saturdays in the Program Building for ages 4-11. Nursery care is available in the Sanctuary Building during both services.
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Exploring the UU Sources
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John Monroe
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This weekend, I will begin a six-part sermon series exploring the sources of the Unitarian Universalist tradition. These sources, which you can find listed on the UUA.org website and in the front of our hymnal, provide us with many of the teachings, practices and rituals that enrich the life of our faith community.
We'll kick off the series by looking at the vibrant stream of humanist teachings, which play such a vital role in our tradition. And we'll explore the dynamics that develop as those teachings interact with our tradition's other sources.
After the service, visit with your friends, grab some coffee and then come back to the Sanctuary for our first "Summer Polylogue," an opportunity to talk with your fellow congregants about humanism and our UU tradition. See you there.
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This Week and Weekend
Register your Children for Summer RE and Sign up to Assist. Curriculum for age 2-rising 6th graders: Our Partner Church experiences in Puriang, India, and Szentgerice, Transylvania. Curriculum for rising middle and high schoolers: Based on Carl Sagan's book, "Cosmos." Parents please signup to assist at the Teacher Board in the Commons after services.
Live Streaming from UUA General Assembly in Phoenix. Connect with the wider UU world through live streaming of Justice GA 2012 events. All listings are Eastern Time, three hours later than Phoenix. Highlights include: "Synergy Worship - The Call Across All Ages," Thu., Jun. 21, 11 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; "Worshiping Together - Working Together for Social Justice," Fri., Jun. 22, 10:45-11:30 a.m.; "Ware Lecture" - Sat., Jun. 23, 8:15-9:15 p.m., with NPR's "Latino USA" anchor and managing editor, Maria Hinojosa, who for 25 years has helped tell America's untold stories and brought to light unsung heroes. Click here for live streaming information. Bridge Group. Fri., Jun. 22, 7:30 p.m., Program Building. For information contact Judy Gallimore.
UUCF Summer Camp Week. Jul. 9-13. It's not too late to register! Arts Camp - ages 6-11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Includes music, art, dance, photography, culinary arts and more! Registration: $250*. 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: $275. Sibling discounts and financial aid available. Click here to register. For information contact Mark Vogel.
*Free aftercare for children ages 8-11 available 3-5:30 p.m. daily as part of SMART - Student Media Awareness to Reduce Television, a program to motivate children to reduce television and video game time. SMART aftercare participants required to attend Mon.-Fri. Spaces limited. To register contact Helen Rose.
Young Adults Brunch. Sun., Jun. 24, after the 10 a.m. service. Meet in the parking lot to carpool to an area restaurant to enjoy each other's company over brunch. If cost is a barrier, please contact Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig. PlaygroUUp Potluck. Sun., Jun. 24, 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. Parenting Support Group. Sun., Jun. 24, 7 p.m., Room 9. Are you the parent of a child of any age with special or unusual needs? We welcome parents of children with disabilities; acute or chronic medical conditions; mental/emotional illness; some combination of the above; or anything else that parents feel profoundly concerned or stressed about. For information contact Carrie Grabo. Summer Youth Retreat. Space Still Available! Aug. 24-26, Camp Henlopen, Lewes, DE. Open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors. Cost: $85 per youth includes lodging (separate male and female dorms), food and transportation. Fee goes up to $90 in July. Additional fee for kayaking. Scholarships available; chaperones attend free. Activities include beach time, games and campfires with s'mores. Sign up online. Adult chaperones, meal helpers and drivers needed. Contact Helen Rose. Drumming for the Spirit, Drumming for Peace. Sundays, 3-4 p.m., This week in the Sanctuary. Suggested donation: $1-$10/session. Our drum circle is led by 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 inspire. Bring your own drum or use one provided. More information contact Mark Vogel. |
Grow
The following opportunities help us grow as individuals and as a community. Keep UUism Going Strong by Supporting Chalice Lighters. Chalice Lighters are individuals who respond with a small contribution when a "Call" is received to support growing congregations in the Joseph Priestley District. The UUCF Denominational Connections Committee would like to thank the 33 new Chalice Lighters who signed up last weekend! If you're not a Chalice Lighter yet, it's not too late. Click here for more information and to register. "Exploring Social Media." Global Affairs Discussion Group. Tue., Jul. 3, 7:30 p.m., Program Building. Presenter Scott Peterson, UUCF member and partner in RelayStation Social Media.
Great Books Discussion Group (GBDG). Mon., Jul. 16, 7:30 p.m., Room 11. Discussions explore the meaning of "classic" books. Stop by any month. Just read the selection before the meeting. Mark your calendars for the Aug. 20 and Sep. 24 meetings. Reading for July: "The Divine Comedy," by Dante. August is "Candide" by Voltaire, and September is "The Tragedy of Faust" by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. Contact Randy Adams.
"The Horn of Africa: Piracy or Prosperity?" Global Affairs Discussion Group. Tue., Jul. 17, 7:30 p.m., Program Building. Presenter Graham Smith. A generation ago Ethiopians fled famine. Today their economy is booming and Chinese businesses are swarming. Somalia is a failed state harboring Al Qaeda. Somaliland in the north, has declared independence; why don't we recognize it as we have nearby South Sudan, which happens to sit on large oil reserves. Doesn't the Horn of Africa warrant more attention by the international community? Graham Smith recently visited the Horn andwill share observations.
"Gentle Laos, Is It Possible to be Poor and Happy?" Global Affairs Discussion Group. Tue., Jul. 31, 7:30 p.m., Program Building. Presenter Susan Smith. |
Connect
The following opportunities help us connect with each other. Click here for a listing of more ways to connect at UUCF.
UUCF Fall Adult Retreat. Oct. 5-7, Claymont Court, WV. Join your UU friends at this historic country setting for spiritual, intellectual, artistic and fun workshops, and delicious meals. Jokes, dancing, a play and much more on Saturday evening. See our registration booth in the Sanctuary after services. For information contact Richard May.
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Serve
The following are opportunities for service within and beyond UUCF. Click here to find out about more ways to serve.
Show Support for our New DRE - Sign up to Teach This Fall. Contribute to our vibrant RE program and help welcome Linnea Nelson, our new Director of RE. Average commitment is two weeks per month. Curriculum and training provided. Our children thank you! Sign up here or at the Teacher Board in the Commons after services.
Worship Audio Technicians Needed. If you have audio skills and can help out during worship services on Saturdays and/or Sundays, please contact Mark Vogel.
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News From our Friends
This section brings you announcements about neighboring UU congregations, UU organizations, or friends and organizations affiliated with this Congregation.
JPD People of Color Multigenerational and Multicultural Gathering. Sat., Jun. 23, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., All Souls Church, Unitarian, 16th & Harvard Sts., NW., Washington. $25 - adults; $15 - children. Join us for worship, fellowship, meals and live updates from representative of the UU community at General Assembly in Phoenix. Registration required. For information contact Paula Cole Jones.
Western Fairfax PFLAG and FLY Meeting. Tue., Jul. 3, 7:30 p.m., UUCF Program Building. Concurrent meeting of PFLAG, a support group for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and FLY (Fairfax Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning Youth), a support and social group for youth ages 12 (with parental permission) to 19. Email PFLAG or find FLY on Facebook.
Summer Yoga Program. Jun. 30-Aug. 25 (no class Jul. 7), 9:30-11 a.m., Rooms 3 & 4. Focuses on Yoga for the Aquarian Age. If registered by Jun. 23, students can register for eight ($96) or six classes ($66). Discounts for seniors. Drop-in rate: $15 a session. One free session for first-time participants. Contact Ravi Kaur (Christine Mason), 571-213-3192.
JPD Jubilee Antiracism Workshop. Aug. 3-5, Cedar Lane UU Church, Bethesda, MD. Helps participants understand what is involved in nurturing a multicultural community and working against racism in all its forms. Workshop requires a weekend commitment. Click here for more information.
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