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Weekend Worship
Sat., Oct. 13, 4:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 14, 9:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Religious Exploration
K-6th start in the Chapel. No 8th Grade OWL class. Middle School starts in classrooms. No high school class on Saturday; instead they work in Sanctuary kitchen preparing for Spaghetti Dinner. Sunday, High School starts in class as usual.
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Worship Theme
October's worship theme is "Courage."
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."
- Anonymous
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Announcements
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Second Saturday Event*
Spaghetti Dinner
Sat., Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Benefits UUCF's Youth Program
$8/person; $25/families of four or more
 Bring the kids for a little fellowship, fun and pasta and help raise funds for our Youth Program. After dinner, try out the karaoke machine and share your unique renditions of favorite songs. It's a great way to connect and a fun night out for the family. *UUCF has a fellowship event after services on the second Saturday of each month. Join us!
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"Faith Matters" Blog
"What Can I Do?"
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Social Justice Minister Rev. Kären Rasmussen
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William Arthur Ward wrote: Do more than belong, participate.Do more than care, help.Do more than be fair, be kind.Do more than forgive, forget.Do more than dream, work.In my first few weeks as your Minister for Social Justice, it has been ... (read more)
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UUCF Hosts Interfaith
Conference on LGBT Welcoming
Fri., Oct. 19, 7 p.m. and
Sat., Oct. 20, 12-9 p.m.
How can people of ALL faiths grow in inclusiveness and love for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people? Learn how at this conference sponsored by People of Faith for Equality in Virginia and UUCF.
The event kicks off with Friday Movie Night, showing " An Ordinary Family." Workshops on Saturday include: "Raising Our LGBT Children," "Religious Response to Bullying," "Faith-based Advocacy" and "What Sacred Texts Say."
After worship and a fellowship dinner on Saturday evening ( register for dinner by Oct. 15), Zach Wahls, author of "My Two Moms," will sign copies of his book and speak. EqualityUUCF has been instrumental in organizing this conference and invites all UUCF members, friends and the broader community to attend. Click here to register. Click here to volunteer.
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Covenant Group
Spots Available
We still have spaces available in newly forming and existing Covenant Groups. Email Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig to sign up for these groups. If current groups do not fit your schedule, email Katherine Riddle to be contacted when new slots in other groups open up. First-come, first-served!
Facilitators: John & Ann Marie Cunningham
Second Sundays, 4-6 p.m., UUCF
Openings: 6 (newly forming group)
Facilitators: Kurt Buchholtz & Ron Giusti
Second Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Goodwin House, Arlington, VA
Openings: 3 (existing group)
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This Week and Weekend
All activities are open to all unless otherwise listed.
Pledge Update. It's common for pledge payments to drop off in late summer and fall, creating a temporarily tight cash flow situation. This year is no exception, so if you have not yet paid anything toward your 2012-2013 pledge, a contribution now would be a great help. Thank you.
Flower Donors and Arrangers Needed. If you would like to sponsor our beautiful floral arrangements one week in honor of a special occasion or loved one, please click here or sign up on the bulletin board outside the Kitchen. Creative volunteers are also needed on the Flower Committee and to help with arrangements on occasional weekends. For questions, contact Mary Foster.
"Refuting Intolerance - UUs' Unique Opportunity (but are we brave enough?)" Sunday Forum - Science, Reason & Religion. Sun., Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m., Chapel. Facilitated by Smith Wood. Much intolerance (and consequent social injustice, hatred and wars) arises from "divinely dictated or inspired" dogma. As members of a religious organization that does not require belief in dogma, UUs have a unique opportunity to promote religiously based tolerance. But are UUs willing to refute religion-based intolerance? Can we achieve our objectives without being overly confrontational?
"Spirituality/Unitarian Universalism. What is Faith?" Adult Programs Course. Oct. 14 and Nov. 4, 4-5:30 p.m., Program Building. Facilitated by Intern Minister Sarah Lenzi. Register at ap@uucf.org. These stand-alone but interconnected book discussions explore how UUs might understand the term "faith." Oct. 14: "Faith" by Sharon Salzberg; Nov. 4: "The Courage to Be" by Paul Tillich. Books available through Amazon new or used and are likely available at the local library. If you have trouble locating copies, please email Sarah.
Green Sanctuary Group Meeting. Mon., Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m., Program Building. If your interest in the environment is passionate, poetic, scientific or something else ... you are welcome. Meet people and share ideas. Contact Lois Phemister.
PlaygroUUp - Free Play With Riding Toys. Tue., Oct. 16, 10-11:30 a.m., Teen Center. Fellowship group of young children (ages 0-5) and parents/caregivers. Contact Meghan Crowley.
Meditation Practice Group. Tue., Oct. 16., 7 p.m., Social Hall. Join us in supporting each other in our meditation practice. There is no expectation to attend every meeting. Contact Karen Monroe.
Wednesday Morning Book Group. Oct. 17, 10 a.m.-noon, Program Building. This month reading "The Warmth of Other Suns" by Isabel Wilkerson. Contact Polly Feuer.
Annual Fire Drill is Coming. UUCF will conduct our annual fire drill during worship services and RE one weekend in October. In preparation for the drill, please familiarize yourself with evacuation guidelines for the Sanctuary and Program Building. Being a UU Parent. Adult Programs Course. Sundays in Oct., 4-6 p.m. Facilitated by Kathleen Garces-Foley. What does it mean to be a UU parent? How do we understand and support what our children are learning in UU RE? We'll discuss the challenges of sharing our values with our children and integrating UUism into our family life. Note: This course is not a support group.
Drumming for the Spirit, Drumming for Peace. Sundays, 3-4 p.m., 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.
"Introduction to Yoga." Adult Programs Course. Eight Sundays, Sep. 30-Nov. 18, 4-5:30 p.m. Facilitated by Bess Matlock. Is yoga exercise? Religion? Science? This course is an introduction to the practice of yoga. Each week we'll explore yogic philosophy, pranayama (breath techniques) and asana (postures). Open to all levels of fitness and all ages. Come for all eight classes, or drop in. Wear comfortable clothing and please bring a yoga mat and blanket.
"The Gift of Years." Adult Programs Course. Tuesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30, 7:30 p.m., Program Building. Facilitated by Joy Hatfield and Sandy Myles. Register at ap@uucf.org. Are you about to retire or have you already? Do you know the difference between "aging" and "eldering?" It's time to consider this gift of years you've been given! Sandy and Joy will help you learn from your past experiences, relationships and mentors and discuss how you can become your "authentic self" to provide the most meaning to you, your family and your community.
Preventing Falls in Your Home and Community. Adult Programs Course. Wed., Oct. 17, 1:15-2 p.m. Facilitated by Jennifer Edge, Fairfax County Independent Living Project. Would you like to learn about preventing falls that could harm you or an elderly parent? Falls are one of the leading causes of injury for people over the age of 65. This session discusses things you can do to increase safety in your home and community. The Independent Living Project offers educational seminars, fitness classes, and home visits for older adults.
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In Memoriam
A memorial service for long-time member Nancy Hughes will be held Sat., Oct. 20, 9 a.m., UUCF.
Long-time member Carrol Karr died last week in San Francisco, where she had moved three years ago to be near her son. A service will be scheduled later this year.
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Youth & RE
Youth Fall Con.* Oct. 19-21, Towson UU Church, Towson, MD. For high-school-aged youth. Several UUCF youth are planning to attend. Registration deadline: Oct. 12. Online registration. In addition to registering, please let Helen Rose know you're attending so she can plan for chaperones and drivers. *At cons, or youth conferences, UU youth in the Joseph Priestley District of the UUA gather for a weekend of worship, sharing and growing in intentional community.
UUCF Haunted House. Support UNICEF and our Youth Leadership. Sat., Oct. 27, 3-4 p.m., Chapel. Bring your children and their friends, ages 3-12. UUCF teens decorate and run the event. Donations go to UNICEF. Treats provided.
RE Teachers Roundtable. Let's Talk! First Roundtable dates: Sun., Oct. 14, 8-9 a.m., Chapel, and Mon., Oct. 15, 10-11 a.m., Linnea Nelson's office. RSVP to Linnea. Teaching RE is an incredible journey that allows us to deepen our own faith, develop a clearer understanding of children and youth, and explore ways to effectively present lessons that encourage thoughtful discussion. Both roundtables to focus on this question: "How do I create space for developing viewpoints/theologies in my class?" Suggestions for alternate meeting times and topics welcome. Join us even if you are not teaching this year! Childcare provided if requested by Oct. 10. Email Groups for Teachers and Parents. Have you signed on to your child's email group list? Look for an invite from Yahoo Groups or ask Katherine for a link to join. Classes post photos, reviews of the week's lesson, field trip schedules and more. |
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Grow
The following opportunities help us grow as individuals and as a community.
Powering a Bright Future. Adult Program Course. Sun.,Oct. 21 and 28, 4 p.m. Facilitated by Dillon Ginley. Register at ap@uucf.org. This two-session Northwest Earth Institute discussion course explores issues related to energy use and what we can do to take action as individuals and communities to promote energy sustainability. This solution-based course encourages discourse on energy production and extraction, peak oil, fossil fuel subsidies, energy efficiency, equity, energy policy and environmental impacts.
"A History of Space Flight: A Major Aspect of the Cold War - Part I." Global Affairs Discussion Group (GADG). Tue., Oct. 23, 7:30-9 p.m., Social Hall. Presenter Jack Sheahan, retired from NASA, covers events from the first decade of the 20th Century up to the late 1950s with the Cold War, Sputnik and the establishment of NASA. Contact Randy Adams .
"Classics of Unitarian and Universalist Theology." A Drop-in series for youth and adults. Adult Programs Course. Oct. 28, Dec. 2, Jan. 20 and Feb. 24, 4-6 p.m., Program Building. Facilitated by Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig. Read the texts and related sermons before the class and then gather to discuss them as a group. This year focuses on 19th Century Unitarians and Universalists. Readings average 30-40 pages per session. Texts available online or through the UUCF office. Oct. 28 session: Hosea Ballou's, excerpts from "A Treatise on the Atonement" (1819). RSVPs appreciated but not required.
Reproductive Justice Workshop - It's About More than Choice. Adult Programs Course. Sun., Oct 28, 4 p.m. Facilitated by Susan Bennett. Register at ap@uucf.org. Reproductive justice - the right to have children, not have children and to parent the children we have in safe and healthy environments - is based on the human right to make personal decisions about one's life, and government's and society's obligation to create the conditions where these rights can be exercised. This workshop addresses: What reproductive justice is and why it's important, why responding to this issue as people of faith is vital, the role of men in reproductive justice, why focusing on individual choice is inadequate, how LGBT people can maintain their reproductive rights, how sexual assault and child abuse affect reproduction and how racial and economic justice intersect with reproductive justice.
Great Books Discussion Group (GBDG). Mon., Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m., Room 11. Discussions explore the meaning of "classic" books. This month reading "The Prince" by Niccolo Machiavelli. For Nov. 26, reading "The Social Contract" by Jean Jacques Rousseau. Stop by any month. Just read the selection before the meeting. Contact Randy Adams.
UU Humanist Group. Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Guest speaker Dr. Cliff Andrew, founder/chair of the UU Church of Annapolis Skeptics Freethinkers Agnostics and Atheists previews his book, "Six Principles: Towards a Community of Humanistic Naturalism." He will also share his thoughts on the future of nonbelievers in Unitarian Universalism.
Second Annual UUCF Couples Enrichment Retreat. Nov. 10-11. Reston. Led by Zimri Putney, Sc.M., Pathwork Helper, mindfulness therapist and longtime UUCF member and teacher, and Tehila Selzer-Putney, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, with over 30 years working with couples and individuals. $250 per couple with 20% donated to UUCF. All couples have unrealized potential for deeper intimacy, warmth, pleasure, communications and more tenderness, compassion and loving kindness. In this two-day experiential retreat you will have the opportunity to work with your partner to create these rewards. The program is based on the UUA's "Principled Commitment: A Program For Unitarian Universalist Couples." Open to married or partnered couples of all gender combinations. Limited to 10 couples. Contact Zim Putney, 703-517-7372.
"Citizens United Versus the FEC." Global Affairs Discussion Group (GADG). Tue., Dec. 4, 7:30-9 p.m., Social Hall. Speaker Sean Barnett leads a discussion of campaigns to amend the Constitution to address corporate personhood and the undue influence of money in politics. Contact Randy Adams.
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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. Foreign Film Night. Fri., Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., the Machina's. Japanese film "Still Walking." Contact Donna Machina.
Membership Class. Sun., Oct. 21 , 2012, 12:45 p.m. If you have been coming to UUCF for a while and feel it's time to make the commitment of membership, this class is for you. Contact Carol Jensen if you have questions or want to register. "Music for Oberlin at Oakton" Concert Series. Sun., Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Free concert with refreshments. Program includes trumpet, clarinet, violin and piano compositions. Responsibility at UUCF for this series has passed from Bill and Annabel Perlik to Brian and Beth Cole, all Oberlin grads and UUCF members. A core of other Oberlin grads/UUCF members have supported the concerts: Stan Richards, Mary Tripp, Sarah Hover, Gretchen DeGraf Newman, Karen Solon, plus Marsha Giusti, whose son David is a graduate. Bruce Vernor is the reliable photographer. Singers, Dancers, Drummers, Strummers, Celebrators - Join the Circle! Fourth Wednesdays of each month through June, starting Oct. 24 (Exception: Dec. date is Dec. 19). The Dances of Universal Peace are simple, multicultural circle dances based in the world's spiritual traditions (including earth, goddess, and native cultures). Chant ancient mantras, sing sacred phrases, and enjoy simple movements - all taught as we go. Experience a sense of inner and outer peace and community. No registration required. For information, call Diana Pinkham, 202-550-0882, or Kathryn Ashera, 571-422-3024. Artisans needed. UUCF Holiday Bazaar. Sat. and Sun., Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Are you an artist or craftperson? The annual UUCF Holiday Bazaar is a great place to show and sell your work. To apply for a booth at the show contact Mary Ellen Larkins. Applications due Oct. 15. |
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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.
Complete the Circle. It's Time to Stop Hunger in Fairfax County. Sun., Oct. 21, 2-5 p.m., 10515 School Street, Fairfax City, near GMU. "Walk-ons" welcome. If you registered, pick up you t-shirt after services on Oct. 20-21. Remember to bring some non-perishable food to UUCF on Oct. 20-21 and we'll take it to the event. Contact Ruth Reagan or Barb Brehm.
Calling all 70+ers! Second Conversation on Social Justice for UUCF Seniors. Thu., Oct. 25, 2 p.m., Sanctuary. Join Sarah Lenzi and Karen Rasmussen to continue the conversation about how best to serve the community and about how UUCF can best serve you. RSVP to Sarah.
Spooky Youth Needed for UUCF Haunted House. Sat., Oct. 27, 1:30-4:30 p.m. High school and middle school youth volunteer spooks and their props are needed from 1:30-4:30pm. Sign up here to volunteer.
Sponsor a Partner Church scholarship student. You can change the world - one student at a time! Your American dollars go far to further the education and opportunities for high school/college students from Szentgerice, at the Unitarian Kollegium in Transylvania, Romania, or for a class of nursery to 10th grade students at the Puriang Unitarian School in the Khasi Hills of India. UUCF's Partner Church Scholarship Program is part of the UU Partner Church Council program to "Educate an International UU Child." As a donor you will partner with and receive news of "your" student in Transylvania or class in Puriang. Please visit the PCC table in the Commons for more information and/or to sign up as a sponsor or contact Sue Berman.
UUCF Blood Drive. Sun., Nov. 4, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Did you know that each donation can help save up to three lives and there's a chronic shortage of blood? Donating is easy and completely safe and can actually be fun in a loving and caring community like UUCF. Make your life-saving appointment today. Sign up online in about a minute. Or, sign up by email to Ken Foley, 703-242-0258, (provide your preferred time on the quarter-hour).
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Job Opportunities
Childcare Workers Needed. Do you know someone with experience caring for and organizing activities for children ages 3-10 who might be interested in earning a few extra dollars? UUCF needs adult childcare workers for weekend and evening Adult Programs and other UUCF events. Interested? Contact Katherine Riddle.
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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.
Shall we Dance? Are you interested in regular dances and/or dance lessons being held at UUCF? Please express your interest to Gary Koerner, who will also provide information on current locations for nightly dancing around our area.
Gentle Kripalu Yoga Program. Wednesdays, Sep. 12- Oct. 31, 7-8:15 p.m., Rooms 3-4. Eight classes - $75. Drop-ins - $15 per class. Feeling stiff? Creaky? Cranky? Stretch yourself! Contact Jan Cooper, Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher, 703-426-0463.
Fall Yoga at UUCF. Saturdays, Sep. 15-Dec. 14, 9:30-11 a.m., Rooms 3 & 4. For beginners and experienced yogis. New manuals and sets as well as old favorites. Improve your breathing, reduce stress and pain, get in shape and enhance your quality of life. Rates: $15 a session ($11 for seniors); $168 for the 14 sessions; $74 for 7. One free session for first-time participants. Contact Ravi Kaur (Christine Mason), 571-213-3192.
The Third Annual Goddess Diaries. Oct. 12-13, 7:30 p.m., Harris Theater, George Mason University. From surviving bridal registries and bad husbands to facing the uncertainties of new motherhood, seven true stories chronicle key milestones in the lives of girls and women, storytellers ranging in age from 11 to 66. Here's a link for tickets. All proceeds benefit GMU's Victims of Violence Fund.
Bob Rudney Releases Disability Novel. Reception: Oct. 28, 5-7 p.m., Chapel. Come celebrate with UUCFer Bob Rudney as he marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month with the launch of his novel, "Lovers Lame." Refreshments served. Bob will autograph books ($15 each) and talk briefly about the novel and his commitment to promoting hiring of people with disabilities. Representatives of several local disability organizations will attend. For info, contact Bob.
Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna Benefit Concert. Sun., Oct. 28, 3 p.m., Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St., NE, Vienna. Presenting Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra. Tickets: $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For tickets/information, contact 703-281-0538 or office@scov.org.
"Weaving our Stories of Justice." Joseph Priestley District 2012 Racial Justice Conference. Oct. 19-20, 5:30 p.m. Friday - 5 p.m. Saturday, UU Church of Annapolis. Fee: $45, adults; $20, youth; $5, children. Includes fellowship, informative sessions, worship, music, poetry and more. Register here.
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