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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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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.
 Children raise awareness of global water issues with "Tacky Traveling Toilet." UUCF's 4s&5s RE class created this work of art to fund a year's supply of clean water for one family in Africa through The Water Project. The toilet has met its original $115 goal, so the class now wants to fund clean water for four families - with a goal of $460. 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 or click here to make a donation online. Once you've donated, let Suzanne Leonard know where you'd like the toilet delivered.
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.
Live our commitment to the UUCF Gun Violence Prevention Congregational Resolution. Join our vigil this Sunday at NRA headquarters. Sun., Jul. 14, 2-3 p.m., 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax. Vigils are being held on the 14th of each month to commemorate the tragedy in Newtown, CT, last Dec. 14. Signs are provided. Parking on nearby side streets. Questions to Bob Hatfield or Jerry Poje.
Meditation Practice Group. Tue., Jul. 16, 7-8:30 p.m., Chapel. Join us in supporting each other in our meditation practice. No expectation to attend every meeting. Contact Karen Monroe.
Wednesday Morning Book Club. Jul. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Program Building. This month reading "East of the Mountains," by David Guterson. Questions to Polly Feuer.
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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Children & youth RE this weekend. Sun., 10-11:15 a.m. Look for signage on Sunday about where your child's age group meets. MS and HS: No RE (tubing trip). Youth who are not going on the trip can help out in RE or enjoy the worship service. See Julie Price on Sunday to help. Note to parents: Enjoy your coffee time after services. RE classes are scheduled to last until 11:15 a.m. Children will miss planned activities if you pick them up early. 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. Directions emailed once you complete the permission form.
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.
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.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.
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Click here to find out about opportunities to live our values through service and advocacy within our congregation and beyond.
Two ways to help Beacon House kids. Kits for Kidz and after-school homework help. Click here to help low-income, at-risk DC children get school supplies for the fall. Or, help kids with afternoon homework, science club, tutoring or teaching chess, art or music. For more information on volunteer opportunities, contact Gerry Kittner. Beacon House is a UU-founded non-profit, after-school tutoring, mentoring, cultural, athletic and nutritional program for low-income, at-risk children and youth based in Northeast Washington, D.C., long supported by UUCF members. 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 the UUCF Climate Action Group this summer. Second and fourth Wednesdays, Jul. 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. 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. $3,000 needed for Our Daily Bread grocery certificate deliveries. UUCF volunteers will deliver food gift certificates to about 30 Fairfax families by Sun. Aug 18. Visit our table in the Commons to make a donation or mail a check to UUCF. Mark the memo section "ODB donation."
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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.
"Harvest of Empire" showing at Cedar Lane UU. Thu., Jul. 11, 7-9 p.m., Cedar Lane UU's Chalice House Main Room. See this feature-length documentary based on the groundbreaking book by award-winning journalist and "Democracy Now!" co-host Juan González. The film reveals the connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today.
Sugarloaf Congregation of UUs seeking part-time RE Assistant. For more info, scroll down to Aug. 25 under the Announcements tab.
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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