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Weekend Worship
Sat., Jul. 14, 4:30 p.m.
Sun., Jul. 15, 10 a.m.
"Making Peace with Time," with Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig.
Religious Exploration
Sat., 4:30 p.m. - no RE; childcare for ages 4-11 in Prog. Bldg.
Sun., 10 a.m. - RE starts in Sanctuary. Nursery care in Sanctuary Bldg.
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recipient for July and August is NOVACO, Inc., a not-for-profit transitional housing program for survivors of domestic abuse. |
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Announcements
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Announcements
for Jul. 11-18
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Making Peace With Time
 | Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig
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Dear UUCF Friends,
Do you ever feel like time is your enemy? Too much to do, too busy, always rushing, never enough time to sit down and just be? I've been sitting with that conundrum a lot lately, looking for guidance from that old Zen saying "Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water," and also the famous story of Mary and Martha hosting Rabbi Jesus. Do you remember? Martha's been running around getting all the work done while Mary sits calmly at the feet of the master, just listening. Martha snaps: "Aargh! Rabbi, tell Mary to give me some help around here!" Two thousand years ago feels pretty contemporary, no? This weekend our service will explore ways we can make peace with our busy lives and find spaciousness inside, no matter what's happening around us. I hope you can make time (as it were!) to be there.
Speaking of spaciousness, Mary Katherine and I encourage you all to give Saturday services a try at least once this summer. Have you ever been? If so, you know the parking is easy and the feel inside the Sanctuary is relaxed and intimate. It's the same service we have on Sundays, except the music is often a little different. Our UUCF house band plays for us twice a month - everything from jazz to folk to blues and pop - and they are fantastic. We've got plenty of room to welcome you on Saturdays, and we hope enough of you will take us up on the invitation so that we can keep making room for new visitors who come check us out on Sundays. So ... hope to see you on Saturdays!
All my best,
Laura
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UUCF STAR! Campers Perform "JazzFest"
Fri., Jul. 13, 7 p.m., Sanctuary
Free Admission
 UUCF's STAR! camp (Summer Theater Arts for Recreation) culminates on Friday with the middle and high school youth performing "JazzFest," a musical celebration of the evolution of jazz through song and dance. Directed by Rosemary Salvi. Don't miss these talented performers. |
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This Week and Weekend
Worship Service Volunteers Still Needed - Especially on Saturdays! Your help with coffee, ushering and other worship support this summer would be much appreciated. Contact Mary Foster or sign up in the Commons.
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.
Newcomers Class. Sundays, Jul. 15 and 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is a four-hour orientation for those new to Unitarian Universalism or new to UUCF. There will be a brief overview of UU history and how we live our faith, as well as an introduction to UUCF programs. Child care may be available if you make reservations before Jul. 8. Contact Carol Jensen to sign up or ask questions.
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. Graham Smith recently visited the Horn and will share observations.
Brown Bag Lunch With the Ministers. Wed., Jul. 18, noon, Sanctuary. Get to know our ministers over lunch and conversation. We discuss a variety of religious topics and concerns. Parents/caregivers invited to bring children.
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. |
Grow
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Connect
The following opportunities help us connect with each other. Click here for a listing of more ways to connect at UUCF.
PlaygroUUp Potluck. Sun., Jul. 22, 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.
Iftar Invitation. Wed., Jul. 25, 8 p.m., location in Fairfax to be announced. About 30 UUCF adults are invited to an Iftar dinner hosted by members of the Institute and Turkish Studies (IITS) as part of the month-long Muslim observance of Ramadan. For information contact Furman Riley, chair, UUCF Muslim Outreach Group.
UUCF Fall Adult Retreat. Oct. 5-7, Claymont Court, WV. Join your UUCF 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 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.
RE Teachers Needed. Inspire and nurture the next generation of UUs! Teachers still needed for the 2012-2013 year, starting Sep 15-16. Teacher training on Sep. 8. Sign up on the Teacher Recruitment Board in the Sanctuary Lobby or contact Katherine Riddle.
Help Feed Struggling Families in Fairfax County. Donations Needed for Our Daily Bread (ODB) Grocery Store Gift Cards. Gift cards mailed week of Sun., Aug. 12. Many families are in great need of this resource for their food supply, made worse by recent storm. Goal of $3,000 will provide two weeks of groceries to about 30 families. Stop by the ODB table after services or mail a check to the UUCF office with the memo "Our Daily Bread."
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 from UUCF members and friends as well as neighboring UU congregations, UU organizations or organizations affiliated with this Congregation.
Goddess Diaries at the Capital Fringe Festival. Fri., Jul. 13-29, show times below, Mountain Theater at Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church, 900 Massachusetts Ave, NW, DC. Tickets: $17. From a first visit to the gynecologist to surviving bridal registries and bad husbands, seven true stories chronicle key milestones in the lives of girls and women. Storytellers range in age from 11 to 65 and include several UUCF members (rated about PG-13). Playwright is UUCF member, Carol Campbell. Show dates/times: Jul 13, 8 p.m.; Jul. 14, 9:45 p.m.; Jul. 18, 6:15 p.m.; Jul. 22, 5:30 p.m.; Jul. 28, 2 p.m.
Summer JPD Youth Con UUlympics. Fri.-Sun., Jul. 13-15, Main Line Unitarian Church, 816 South Valley Forge Road, Devon, PA. Register here. Contact Helen Rose to coordinate chaperoning and transportation.
May We Have This Dance? UUCF Member Gary Koerner is interested in starting a UUCF ballroom dancing group (lessons and regular dancing) and would like to know who might be interested. Contact Gary if you're interested.
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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