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Religious
Exploration Summer RE - Sundays
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recipient for July/August is Reston Interfaith 100,000 Homes Campaign, a national movement of communities working together to find permanent homes for 100,000 of the country's most vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals and families.
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Moving Forward
Technology Improvements Beginning
Part of the Reach Campaign is improving outreach and communications through technology enhancements. This will include improved audio and video capabilities enabling us to capture services and events on video and live streaming and to connect various parts of our campus with audio and video. The Board of Directors and Coordinating Team have begun this process by hiring a part-time Media Producer for an initial six-month consultative role to help our leaders and staff envision, design and procure the technologies we will need to move forward. He will also consult on the the staff and volunteer capabilities we will need to implement, operate and maintain these technologies long-term.  | |
UUCF Media Producer,
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Emmy Award-winning director Turner Bridgforth has been hired for this role. Turner has led production teams at CNN and NBC, among other posts. He brings more than 30 years of experience with video and audio technologies to his work at UUCF. Turner will report to Music and Arts Director Mark Vogel.
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Can you help out with
cash flow this summer?
 This time of year, cash gets a little tight at UUCF. Those of you who schedule your contributions monthly or quarterly provide a strong regular financial base for UUCF operations. For those who pay your pledges annually or in lump sums, please consider paying all or part of your July 2013-June 2014 pledge in July to help maintain good cash flow over the lean summer months. And, if you haven't yet completed your pledge for the fiscal year ending Jun., 30, 2013, and are able to pay the balance, doing that in July would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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This week & weekend
All activities are open to all unless otherwise listed.
Ushers, welcomers, coffee service and Fair Trade volunteers needed for summer and fall services. Go to signupgenius.com and create a quick and easy username and password. Once you have signed up, click on "Find a signup," and search using Mary Foster's email address - mfoster@uucf.org. Thank you for your support!
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"Tacky Traveling Toilet" raisies awareness of global water issues. UUCF's 4s&5s RE class has created a Tacky Traveling Toilet to raise awareness and $115 this summer to fund a year's supply of clean water for a family in Africa through The Water Project. You can pay to have this work of art placed anywhere this summer (and we mean anywhere). A neighbor's yard? UUCF office? Favorite shopping center? Any donation will make this toilet travel. If you see it around (maybe in the Commons this weekend!), please lift the lid and donate. Please email Suzanne Leonard if you want to send the toilet somewhere this summer or write a destination on the list outside the 4s&5s classroom in the Program Building.
Memoirs Writing Group. Fri., Jul. 5, 1:30-3 p.m., Program Building. Contact Kristin Moyer. Newcomers/Visitors Reception. Sun., Jul. 7, after the 10 a.m. service. Far corner of the Sanctuary Commons. If you're new to UUCF, please join us for coffee and conversation. Young Adults pizza party. Sun., Jul. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Social Hall. Bring your own toppings (cheese, veggies, pre-cooked meats, etc.) and be creative! Homemade pizza dough provided. Please also bring a drink to share. RSVP to Mary Gaskins by Fri., Jul. 5. Drum Circle with Kofi Dennis. First Sunday of the month, Jul. 7, 3-4 p.m., Sanctuary. Suggested donation: $1-10/session. Percussionist Kofi Dennis 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. Poetry Club. Sun., Jul. 7, 4-6 p.m., Program Building. Contact Barb Dutchak. Monday Night Book Group. Mon., Jul. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m., room 11. This month reading "Mudbound," by Hillary Jordan. For information contact Don Andress.
Women's Personal Growth Group. Tue., Jul. 9, 10 a.m.-noon. Program Building. Contact Connie Drapeau.
Join the UUCF Climate Action Group this summer. Second and fourth Wednesdays, Jul. 10 & 24, 7-9 p.m., Social Hall. The group is working hard and generating tons of (non-polluting) energy throughout the summer. If you have not come to a meeting before, please join us. Fact sheets and discussion materials will be available. Bring a bag dinner at 7 p.m.; meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. Join our Linked In group. Information contact Eric Goplerud, 703-759-0218.
NAMI Family Support Meeting. Thu., Jul. 11 (rescheduled from Jul 4.), 7:30-9 p.m., Program Building. Support meeting for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness. Contact Joanna Walker.
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Children & youth
No RE this weekend. All children and youth invited to join the Animal Blessing services: Sat., 4:30 p.m., and Sun., 10 a.m.
Register for fall RE - one time for all children and youth. Why register now? We make class lists and schedule classes based on the number of children in each class. Please help us be efficient by registering now. If you run into any glitches while registering online, please let re@uucf.org know right away so we can fix it. Thank you! Do you miss the family retreat? Let's bring it back! Sep. 1. Join us after the last day of summer RE in the beautiful Shenandoah National Park. We have two hikes planned: The challenging Dark Hollow Falls and the easier Story of the Forest hike (half is paved for better accessibility). Join us for just the hike or stay for the night and "retreat" with other families. Reserve your campsite or a lodge room or cabin at Big Meadows for Sun., Sep. 1. Some people are camping Aug. 30 and 31, too! Let Katherine Riddle know if you'd like to join us for the hike, the one-night stay or for the whole weekend. She will get you the necessary release, answer your questions and send more info as it becomes available.
Donuts! Middle School and High School Summer RE fun! Every Sunday this summer at 10 a.m., the MS and HS youth will start in their respective classrooms to hang out and munch on donuts (including gluten-free). Come join us for Summer RE and have some fun!
Summer tubing for youth on Shenandoah River. Sun., Jul. 14, 9:15-6 p.m. For rising Grades 6-12. Complete permission form online. No fee. Bring your own lunch, a food to share, outdoor games and your own beverages for the day. Email if you can chaperone and/or drive. Trip is 90-minutes each way. PlaygroUUp - Hooray for summer! Tue., Jul. 16, 10-11:30 a.m., Teen Center. Fellowship group of young children (ages 0-5) and parents/caregivers. Contact Meghan Crowley. Summer Joseph Priestley District Youth Con. Fri., Jul. 19, 8 p.m., - Sun., Jul. 21, 8 a.m., UU Congregation of Frederick, MD. New format: Youth must complete UUCF's Summer Con Permission Form first so we know how many UUCF advisors to recruit. Adults who can provide transportation or serve as advisors, please sign up here. Youth will be notified once advisors have been assigned. Youth should register here after that notification. Fee: $35 early bird due Jul. 5; $40 after that; first-timers pay $30. Youth Beach Trip. Thu.-Sun., Aug. 22-25. Rising Grade 9-rising Grade 12 visit Camp Henlopen in Lewes, DE. Kayaking, bonfires, beach fun and fellowship! Print, fill out and return the permission form to save your spot. Cost: $125 per youth and $75 per chaperone covers camp fee, food and transportation. $300 family maximum. If financial assistance is needed contact Linnea Nelson.
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Grow
The following programs and opportunities help us grow as individuals and as a community.UUCF members/friends invited to Iftar dinner. Wed., Jul. 17, 8 p.m., Institute for Islamic and Turkish Studies (IITS). The IITS invites UUCF to an Iftar dinner at which their members break their fast during Ramadan. In addition to conversing with individual members, there will be a Q&A about Islamic practices and matters of faith. This is a great chance to gain a better understanding of Islam and broaden our relationships with other faith-based communities. Space is limited. To request invitations, contact Rod Paolini. Please indicate whether you'd like to carpool.
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Connect
Click here for a listing of ways to get involved and connect with each other at UUCF.Newcomers Orientation Class. Two Tuesdays, Jul. 23 and 30, 7-9 p.m. Please join us both nights for this four-hour Orientation class if you are new to the UU faith and would like to learn more about what we stand for, or if you are new to UUCF and would like to know more about programs and opportunities. You will have the chance to meet ministers and ask questions. Please let us know by Jul. 15 if you will need child care. For questions or to register, please contact Carol Jensen, 703-281-4230. After a leisurely or active summer, fall is a propitious time to reflect, reconnect and explore new spiritual paths. Join us for the Fall Adult Retreat, Oct. 4-6, historic Claymont Court, Charles Town, WV. Click here for information or to register, or visit the Retreat table in the Commons after services.
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Click here to find out about opportunities to live our values through service and advocacy within our congregation and beyond.
2013 "Walk For Our Grandchildren." 100-mile walk for climate change from Camp David to the White House. Sat., Jul. 19-Sat., Jul. 26, time TBA. Join UUCF's Climate Action Group in this creative, peaceful and urgent demonstration of our resolve that the needs of our nation's citizens and communities outweigh the need for further obscene fossil fuel profits. A project of 350.org. More information here. Join "Summer Heat." Following the "Walk for Our Grandchildren." Sat., Jul. 27, time TBA, White House. Join UUCF's Climate Action Group in this nationwide mobilization to convince President Obama to keep his promises on climate change. A project of 350.org.
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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.
Interested in forming a virtual UU community of People of Color? The Unitarian Universalist Association is sponsoring monthly meetings - online and/or on the phone - throughout the summer and beyond. Click here for more information or contact Youth Programs Director Jessica York. Youth and adults welcome.
Yoga with Ravi. Saturdays, through Jul. 27, 9:30-11 a.m., rooms 3 & 4. Drop-in rate $15; $11 for seniors. Includes meditation, breath work, stretching and building strength (physical, mental and spiritual). Contact Ravi (Christine Mason), 571-213-3192.
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