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Religious Exploration
K-6th start in the Chapel (also Preschool on Saturday). Middle and high school begin in classrooms.
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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
for Oct. 18-25
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Inward, outward and ... forward!
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Parish Minister
Rev. Mary Katherine Morn
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This weekend at UUCF is all about looking inward, outward and forward. Our Saturday and Sunday services are distinctly different, but at each service you will be asked to envision our future as a community and affirm moving forward with that vision. Saturday - "Isn't it Time?" Our Saturday service, "Isn't It Time?" will be an interfaith celebration as part of the "Welcoming LGBTs in Your Faith Community" conference held this weekend at UUCF. Our guest preacher is United Church of Christ minister, the Rev. Michael Piazza, of the Center for Progressive Renewal. His organization works with progressive congregations on revitalization. Clergy from many other faith communities will also be present to participate in the service. I hope you will join us. (Following the service there will be a dinner for those staying for the keynote address with Zach Wahls). Sunday - "Grow Connect Serve Connect Grow" I hope you will also be able to attend one of our Sunday services. Our Board President David Addis and I will share the sermon, addressing our congregation's bold vision for moving into the future. At the end of each service, members will have an opportunity to vote on moving forward with a campaign to fund the future at UUCF. You will receive a progress report from the Board by email tomorrow. Please read the report before the meeting this weekend. For those of you unable to attend any of the services this weekend, the Board would still like your input on the vision. David's email tomorrow will have more details on how to share your feedback. If you are only able to attend Saturday's service, the Board will meet you in the Music Room immediately after that service to give you an opportunity to vote. If you are teaching Religious Exploration on Sunday, board members will bring ballots to the chapel following each service. I'm looking forward to sharing a weekend of diverse worship and our bold congregational vision with you. - Mary Katherine
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"Welcoming LGBTs in Your Faith Community. Isn't It Time?"
Fri.-Sat., Oct. 19-20
Equality UUCF* invites you to attend some or all of this conference. Please invite your friends, family and neighbors! Registrations appreciated.
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, the Unitarian Universalist Association 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. 17), Zach Wahls, author of "My Two Moms," will sign copies of his book and speak.  Conference Agenda
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UUCF leads the way in fighting hunger in Fairfax County
 UUCF is the largest group participating in Sunday's Complete the Circle project to support Our Daily Bread. We'll have more than 60 members and friends from our congregation in the center of the picture (right). There is still room to participate. Go to the Our Daily Bread website to register or come to the site this Sunday at 2 p.m. as a walkon. Remember to bring nonperishable food to make the circle bigger.
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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.
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.
Nothing to it! Can you hand out orders of service and commandeer the collection plate? Is coffee cleanup more your speed? What could be better than helping people with their chocolate fix? At just one service a month you could fill one of these roles essential to making our services run smoothly. Click here to see our worship volunteer schedule and sign up to volunteer. Questions to Mary Foster. See below for times when volunteers are especially needed.
Memoirs Writing Group. Fri., Oct. 19, 1:30-3 p.m., Program Building. Contact Kristin Moyer.
Foreign Film Night. Fri., Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m., the Machina's. Japanese film "Still Walking." Contact Donna Machina.
"Can You Hear Me Now. Acoustic Ecology." Sunday Forum - Science, Reason & Religion. Sun., Oct. 21, 12:30 p.m., Chapel. Facilitated by Lois Phemister. In 1787, cobblestone streets outside Independence Hall were graveled to make the sound of carts going by less intrusive to the hearing and thinking of our nation's forebears. But what about sound today? Acoustic ecology helps explore the nexus of mind, body and spirit confronted by our rapidly changing aural environment.
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. Drumming for the Spirit, Drumming for Peace. Sundays, 3-4 p.m., Chapel. 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.
"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.
"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.
Christian Connection Group. Sun., Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Program Building. What does it mean to be a Christian in the liberal religious tradition? Is it possible to work with Christian scripture, language and metaphor without necessarily affirming a creed? Contact John Monroe.
"Music From 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.
"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.
"The Gift of Years." Adult Programs Course. Tuesdays, Oct. 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.
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.
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.
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Memorial service
The following UUCF member will be honored at an upcoming memorial service:
A memorial service for long-time member Nancy Hughes will be held Sat., Oct. 20, 9 a.m., UUCF.
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Children & youth
Chapel worship this weekend. Rev. Laura leads Chapel worship with our children this week. The theme is using our courage to make our dreams come true. A good question to ask your child after RE is, "when have you used your courage to do something that felt scary, but you really wanted to do it?" Do your children love to sing? The UUCF children and youth choirs offer your kids a chance to sing and connect with other UUCF children. Performances on Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Eve and Easter. Both groups are starting up now, so contact Mark Vogel with questions or to sign up.
Three RE teacher openings. Sundays, 9:15 a.m. - discuss the big questions in life with grades 5 and 6 through the UUA thought-provoking curriculum, "Riddle and Mystery." Sundays, 11:15 a.m. - come to play and learn with our 2- and 3-year-olds as they become friends, or teach a story-based curriculum called "Moral Tales" for grades 1 and 2. Perfect opportunity for people who are not currently parents! Learn with us! Contact Linnea Nelson.
"CON DUUck UUrself." Youth fall con.* Oct. 19-21, Towson UU Church, Towson, MD. For high-school-aged youth. Several UUCF high schoolers are planning to attend.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. Have fun while supporting 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.
Movie With the Minister. Sat., Oct. 27, 6-9 p.m., Program Building. Cost: $7 to cover food. High school youth invited to join our Intern Minister, Sarah Lenzi, for making sushi and viewing "Dogma." Friends welcome! All must be in high school and have parental consent to view R-rated movies. RSVP to Helen Rose.
Youth laser tag. Sat., Nov. 10., 5:30 p.m. - ethical-eating fellowship dinner at UUCF, and 7:30 p.m. - carpooling from UUCF to Shadowland, Chantilly. High school and middle school youth, please join us for an evening of laser tag. Cost: $18.50 for three games. Middle- or high-school-age friends welcome! Chaperones and drivers needed. Activities permission form required. If you have not already completed one, click here. Shadowland waiver also required. RSVP to Helen Rose. 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.
"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. 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.
UUCF Leadership Circle Meeting. Sun., Nov. 4, 12:30-2 p.m. Open to new participants. RSVPs appreciated. Light lunch provided. Rev. Mary Katherine Morn and Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig will lead the group in discussion of resources and best practices for meeting openers like chalice lightings and checkins. They will also review how UUCF's seven Lay Ministries fit into our overall governance structures and take time for personal sharing and getting to know one another.
"Spirituality/Unitarian Universalism. What is Faith?" Adult Programs Course. Sun., Nov. 4, 4-5:30 p.m., Program Building. Facilitated by Intern Minister Sarah Lenzi. Register at ap@uucf.org. This is the final session in a three-part series. "The Courage to Be" by Paul Tillich is available through Amazon new or used and is likely available at the local library. Please email Sarah for sections we intend to discuss.
UU Humanist Group meeting. Mon., 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 long-time 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. 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.
"Requests for Change - Getting What You Want From Others." Adult Programs Course. Sun., Nov. 18, 4-6 p.m. Register at ap@uucf.org. Facilitated by David Heagy. "Request for Change" is an effective way to be up front in asking for what you "need" in various relationships - partners, children, coworkers, committee members and others. It helps you be clear about what is being requested, how it helps you and what the other person wants.
"Development in High-profile and Post-conflict Countries." Global Affairs Discussion Group (GADG). Tue., Nov. 22, 7:30-9 p.m., Social Hall. With presenter Craig Buck, USAID. Contact Randy Adams.
"Citizens United Versus the Federal Election Commission (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.
Circle Dinner. Sat., Oct. 27, 6 p.m. Circle Dinners are potlucks hosted by participants in their homes. Come to meet new people and renew old acquaintances. Sign up after services on the two weekends prior to the Circle Dinner date. Contact Raymon or Gisela Leon.
NAMI Family Support Group meeting. Thu., Nov. 1, 7:30-9 p.m., Program Building. Support meeting for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness. Contact Joanna Walker.
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 craft person? 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.
Arts and social justice. Calling all artists - filmmakers, writers, photographers, musicians, actors, painters, etc. ... teens too. All are welcome! Fri., Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Social Hall. Join us as we continue exploring ways to heal the world by using our art for social justice work at UUCF. RSVP to Marsha Giusti, 703-425-1902.
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. Sign up here to volunteer.
Sponsor a Partner Church scholarship student. Nov. 11: Deadline for donations for current school year. Please join other UUs who have established friendships with students and teachers from our partner churches in Transylvania and India and contributed funds to further their educational programs. Stop by the Partner Church table after services 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.
"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: adults - $45, youth - $20, children - $5. Includes fellowship, informative sessions, worship, music, poetry and more. Register here.
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.
Fall tai chi chih classes. Six 90-minute sessions. Morning series - six consecutive Fridays starting Nov. 2, 8:30 a.m. Evening series - six consecutive Wednesdays (except the week of Thanksgiving) starting Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. $80 course fee adaptable. Learn and practice tai chi chih for health, energy, serenity and improved performance. Easy-to-learn moving meditation. Led by Furman Riley, accredited teacher of both tai chi chih and qigung. Contact Furman, 703-217-6024.
Concurrent Meeting of Western Fairfax PFLAG and FLY. Tue., Nov. 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m., UUCF Program Building. PFLAG is a support group for Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and FLY is a support/social group for LGBTQ youth and allies ages 12 (with parental permission) to 19. FLY also holds Teen Lounges on the third Friday of each month. Email PFLAG or go to FLY's Facebook page for time and place.
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