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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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Share the Plate
recipient for July and August is NOVACO, Inc., a not-for-profit transitional housing program for survivors of domestic abuse. |
Calendar
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Announcements
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Announcements
for Jul. 18-25
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Direct Experience ...
Of What?
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Summer Minister John Monroe
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This coming weekend we will continue our exploration of the six sources of the Unitarian Universalist tradition, with a focus on direct experience. This is probably the most difficult source to describe, but it might very well be the lifeblood of our tradition.
According to our list of sources, direct experience refers to that "transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces that create and uphold life."
Sounds a bit esoteric, doesn't it? But really it's not. I suspect many of us have moments when we feel a sense of oneness, a sense of connection with something beyond ourselves: Sitting down to dinner with family or friends, listening to the chorale during worship or walking alone in the woods. Those are experiences of transcendence.
Without a doubt, we are fortunate to draw upon a variety of religious and humanist teachings that offer different ways of understanding transcendence. But for many of us the power of those teachings ultimately comes from our own experiences, however mundane or ambiguous they might seem.
Don't take my word for it: Stick around after services for another Summer Polylogue, an opportunity to share insights with your fellow congregants.
-John Monroe
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Experience Summer Ushering
Here is an opportunity to escape the heat of a summer afternoon while also experiencing the satisfaction that comes from contributing to our UUCF community. We are looking for volunteers to serve as ushers at our 4:30 p.m. Saturday services. No experience required. Volunteer one Saturday or several - any contribution will be a big help. For information or to sign up, contact Mary Foster. |
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This Week and Weekend
Memoirs Writing Group. Fri., Jul. 20, 1:30 p.m., Program Building. For information contact Kristin Moyer.
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.
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. For information 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.
Summer Youth Retreat. Space Still Available! Aug. 24-26, Camp Henlopen, Lewes, DE. Open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors. Cost: $90 per youth includes lodging (separate male and female dorms), food and transportation. 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.
Great Books Discussion Group (GBDG). Mon., Aug. 20, 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 Sep. 24 meetings. Reading for August: "Candide" by Voltaire. September is "The Tragedy of Faust" by Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe. Contact Randy Adams.
UUCF Fall Adult Retreat. Oct. 5-7, Claymont Court, WV. Join your UUCF friends at this historic country setting for spiritual, intellectual, artistic, exciting workshops and delicious meals. Jokes, dancing, an original one-act play and much more on Saturday evening. Visit our registration booth in the Commons 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."
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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.
HIV/AIDS March on Washington. Sun., Jul. 22, 2-5 p.m., Washington Monument Grounds. Register here. Event starts with rally (hosted by feminist comedian Margaret Cho) and ends with march (route to be announced). Join the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice including area UUs for this rally and march. Show strong public support for fighting HIV/AIDS through renewed commitment to prevention, testing and treatment. Rally and march in conjunction with the International AIDS Conference, held in the U.S. for the first time in 22 years.
Shall we 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, 9:30-11 a.m., Rooms 3 & 4. Focuses on Yoga for the Aquarian Age. Drop-in rate: $15 a session. Discounts for seniors. 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.
Western Fairfax PFLAG and FLY Meeting. Tue., Aug. 7, 7:30-9 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.
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