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Join us for our Annual Auction, Sat. Mar. 8
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Religious
Exploration
View schedule here. Nursery care in Sanctuary Building
up to age 3.
March's worship theme is Creativity.
"Creativity takes courage."
- Henri Matisse
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Our next deadline is Tue., Mar. 11. Send announcements to our communications staff. All entries are edited before publication for brevity, clarity and style.
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Announcements
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March Vespers service
Fri., Mar. 7, 7:30 p.m., Chapel
 Humanists of UUCF will lead the March Vespers service on the theme Living With Purpose. The service will include diverse readings such as the children's book, Henry Works, by D.B. Johnson and poems and reflections by Maya Angelou, A.C. Grayling, Duane Elgin and Mary Oliver. Music will include flute and piano duets and a performance of Phil Ochs' When I'm Gone. Refreshments will follow the service. Please join us!
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Faith Matters blog
Surprise discovery of identity
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Mary Lareau
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A couple of Saturdays ago, The TED Radio Hour focused on identity. Four people told their stories of finding or eschewing their identities - cultural, political, sexual, etc. ... (read more)
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Ready for a tropical island getaway? Then you're ready
for Auction night!
Sat., Mar. 8, 5:45 p.m., Sanctuary
Note: Saturday's worship service will be held in the Chapel because of Auction preparations
 Get your Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts ready because the Island Paradise Auction is finally here! You can still register as a bidder online. Advance registration will get you through the line at the door much faster. We hope you've already gotten into the bidding spirit through the Online Auction, which goes through Thu., Mar. 6 (contact the UUCF office, 703-281-4230, if you didn't receive an email with a password). If you need a little spirit boost, check out this video of our RE classes showing off their best hula moves. If you donated tangible items, you can drop them off at UUCF on Fri., Mar. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or 7-8 p.m., and on Sat., Mar. 8, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. No new donations can be accepted at this time. Please view the online catalog here. In the green spirit, we aren't printing individual copies unless requested. |
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Time change this weekend
Spring forward at 2 a.m., Sun., Mar. 9
 Daylight Saving Time officially begins this weekend. When you get home from the Auction Saturday night, be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour. Yes, we'll lose an hour of sleep but we'll enjoy more sunlight in the coming weeks and months.
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This week & weekend
Seeking new Director of Music and Arts. Because Mark Vogel is moving to Houston this summer, we have begun a search for a new Director of Music and Arts. The position description is posted at uucf.org/jobs. If you know someone qualified and interested, please refer them to the website. A Search Committee has been named and is beginning the selection process immediately with a goal of naming a new Director by May 1. (The Search Committee includes David Addis, Liz Anderson, Janet Cushing, Robert Damashek, Lynn Howell, Pete Rafle, Karen Wolf, Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig and Rev. Mary Katherine Morn.) Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and references to Rich Sider.
NAMI family support meeting. Thu., Mar. 6, 7:30-9 p.m., Room 9, Prog. Bldg. Support meeting for families with a loved one suffering from mental illness. Contact Joanna Walker.
Memoirs Writing Group. 1st and 3rd Fri. Mar. 7, 1:30-3 p.m., Room 2, Prog. Bldg. Contact Kristin Moyer.
Science or Pseudoscience: The Sheldrake Controversy. Sunday Forum - Science, Reason & Religion. Sun., Mar. 9, 12:30 p.m., Chapel. With Albert Nekimken. We'll view Dr. Rupert Sheldrake's controversial TED Talk, The Science Delusion, in which he challenges the dominant materialist worldview of contemporary scientists and 10 "dogmas" associated with it. The video of his talk was removed from the main TED website and relegated to a less-accessible blog site. Forum participants will discuss where the line between science and pseudoscience is, whether Sheldrake was treated unfairly and whether the controversy damaged the overall credibility of TED talks. Contact Bob Hatfield.
What Can I Say? How Can I Help? Adult Programs course. DATE CHANGE - Sun., Mar. 9, 1-3 p.m., Room 5, Prog. Bldg. With retired RN Kathy Birnbaum. All of us have experienced a friend or family member being seriously ill. Facilitated discussion based on personal experiences, pastoral care training materials and various printed resources. Register at ap@uucf.org. Urban and Suburban Meadows: Bringing Meadowscaping to Big and Small Spaces. Adult Programs course. Sun., Mar. 9, 1-3 p.m., at the home of Kristin Moyer (near UUCF). View and discuss a 60-minute video illustrating the diversity of life inhabiting meadows and prairies. The video addresses the problem of extensive planting of non-native grass lawns across America and how we can make a difference. Meadow experts will walk us through meadow site preparation, design, planting and maintenance and the intricate connections between native plants and insects and the soil food web. Maximum of 12 participants. Register at ap@uucf.org.
Monday Night Book Club. 2nd Mon. Mar. 10, 7:30-9 p.m., Room 11, Prog. Bldg. We'll discuss Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende. Contact Don Andress.
Yard Sale Committee meeting. 2nd Mon. Mar. 10, 7:30 p.m., Room 5, Prog. Bldg. Please start saving your gently used clothes and household items for the UUCF Social Justice Yard Sale, which will be held on May 3. Proceeds benefit our Partner Church Circle, Mosaic Harmony, Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna and the Northern Virginia affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). Contact Joanna Walker.
Humanists of UUCF. RESCHEDULED - Mon., Mar. 10, 7:30-9 p.m., Sanctuary Commons. Mary Bellamy shares her experiences from Camp Quest Chesapeake, a local camp that is part of Camp Quest Inc., a network of co-ed residential summer camps based on humanist values for kids ages 8-17. She'll describe some typical camp activities and then the group will "re-enact" part of the camp experience, including singing songs and participating in a Socrates cafe.
Women's Personal Growth Group. 2nd Tue. Mar. 11, 10 a.m.-noon, Room 11, Prog. Bldg. Contact Connie Drapeau.
Muslim Liaison Group. 2nd Tue. Mar. 11, 7:30-9 p.m., Room 5, Prog. Bldg. Build relationships with local Muslim communities and deepen our understanding of Islam. Contact Judy Penniman.
Wisdom of Pema Chödrön. Adult Programs course. Tue., Mar. 11 and 25, Apr. 8 and 22, 7:30-9 p.m., Rooms 3 & 4, Prog. Bldg. Ongoing meditation and discussion group. Participants will discuss Chödrön's guide to compassionate living and its applications to our daily lives. Register at ap@uucf.org. Contact Sarah Hover.
Brown Bag Theology with the Ministers. 2nd Wed. Mar. 12, noon, Sanctuary. Get to know our ministers over lunch and conversation. We discuss a variety of religious topics and concerns. Parents/caregivers with children are invited to bring them. Please bring your own lunch. Contact Rev. Mary Katherine Morn.
Shari McFarlane's 9th Annual Art Show. Mar. 12-Apr. 29, Sanctuary. All are invited to the child-friendly reception, Fri., Mar. 21, 7-9 p.m. Music provided by UUCF's talented Peter Berking.
2,000 Years of UU History: A Whirlwind Tour. Adult Programs course. Wed., Mar. 12, 7-9 p.m., Room 5, Prog. Bldg. With Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig. Where did Unitarian Universalism come from? How have we changed over the years, and what's stayed the same? We'll take a whirlwind tour through our history from its earliest origins to today, with time for your questions and discussion. This session is a repeat of the one offered last fall. Register at ap@uucf.org.
Writer's Resource Group. 2nd Wed. Mar. 12, 7:30-9 p.m., Room 2, Prog. Bldg. No registration needed; drop-ins welcome. Need to jump-start your creative writer's juices? Need encouragement and helpful hints? We don't read or edit each other's work, just share tips, techniques, articles and other suggestions. Contact facilitators Joy Hatfield or Linda Hunt.
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Caring news
Milestones, rites of passage and caring needs in our UUCF community.
Condolences to Gerry Freehof on the recent death of her brother, Felix Cox.
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Fairfax UU Summer Experience (FUUSE) for teens. Applications due Apr. 6 Note: This deadline is one month earlier than it has been in the past. Learn details of FUUSE here.
Sat. MS RE classes in session Mar. 8. OWL begins at 4:15 p.m. Children ages 5 and under attend Nursery in the Sanctuary Building on Saturdays. Books and drawing materials will be provided for older children during services. HS has moved to Sundays at 9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
MS- and HS-age helpers needed for Auction child care. Sat., Mar. 8. MS and HS students encouraged to support the Auction by running children's bingo games. Contact Emily Ordun to volunteer.
Sunday RE classes in session Mar. 9. K-Grade 5 begin in the Chapel before going to class (9:15) and Kindergarten or workshops (11:15). All other ages and grades begin in classrooms. Nursery care available in the Sanctuary Building.
HS Youth Group. Sun., Mar. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Room 11, Prog. Bldg. Contact James Forrest. Parents welcome to gather in the Social Hall during this time for informal discussion and fellowship.HS Movie with the Minister. Sat., Mar. 15, 5:30-9 p.m., Room 11, Prog. Bldg. Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig joins us to watch Paper Clips, a documentary about a MS class in Tennessee learning about the Holocaust by trying to collect six million paper clips. Bring $5 for pizza. RSVP to James Forrest. PlaygroUUp - St. Patrick's Day party and craft. Tue., Mar. 18, 10-11:30 a.m., Teen Center, Prog. Bldg. Fellowship group of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. Siblings welcome. Contact Meghan Crowley. 13th Annual Youth and Teen Performing Arts Celebration. Sat., Mar. 29, 5:45-8:30 p.m., Sanctuary. Please join us for an evening of joyful expressions of artistic talent and a spaghetti dinner. This event has become a tradition at UUCF, as we celebrate the amazing talents of our young people. Suggested donation: $10/adult and $5/youth. Proceeds benefit the UUCF Performing Arts Scholarship Program. Calling all young performers. Showcase your musical talents with a solo performance or collaborate with your friends on a duet or trio. All musical styles welcome. Accompanists available upon request. Registration deadline is Mar. 21. Contact Mark Vogel for a registration form. HS overnight to plan May 4 HS service. Sat., Mar. 29, 4:30 p.m., to Sun., Mar. 30, 9 a.m., Prog. Bldg. Required for HS seniors who plan to share homilies at the May 4 service. UU summer camps. Register online for summer leadership and camp opportunities and General Assembly youth programming. Rising Grade 9-12 youth: Save Aug. 21-24 for our annual beach trip. UUCF All-Congregation Retreat - save the date. Labor Day weekend 2014, Big Meadows Lodge and Campgrounds, Shenandoah National Park. Campsite and lodge reservations now open. Click here to sign up for regular updates. Contact Meredith Carr.
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Grow
The following programs and opportunities help us grow as individuals and as a community.
Narratives and Counter-Narratives. Adult Programs course. Sun., Mar. 16 and Apr. 13, 1-2:30 p.m., Room 5, Prog. Bldg. With Eve Stevens. Participants seek to understand how stories we have been told shape our ideas and perceptions. We will try to hear the voices and stories in theology, history and literature that have been drowned out by the dominating perspective. As we listen for these counter-narratives, we will find new ways of telling our own stories and those of our UU community. Register at ap@uucf.org.
Meditation Practice Group. 1st and 3rd Tue. Mar. 18, 7 p.m., Chapel. Join us in supporting each other in our meditation practice. No expectation to attend every meeting. Contact Karen Monroe.
Creating Our Lives Consciously From Our Deepest Inner Resources. Adult Programs course. Mon., Mar. 24, Apr. 7, May 5 and Jun. 2, 7:30-9 p.m., Rooms 3 & 4, Prog. Bldg. Led by Zimri Putney, 703-517-7372. Join a supportive community in a practical spiritual journey, opening the path to loving connections, peace, joy and success. We will read and reflect on the teachings of Chödrön, Tolle, Brach and others. Register at ap@uucf.org.
Great Books Discussion Group. RESCHEDULED - Mon., Mar. 24, 7:30 p.m., Room 11, Prog. Bldg. Discussions explore the meaning of "classic" books. This month reading The Tragedy of Faust by Johann Wolfgang Van Goethe. Everyone is welcome, whether you have read the book or not. Contact Randy Adams.
Wi$dom Path: Money, Spirit and Life. Adult Programs course. Thu., Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 15, Jun. 12, Sep. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 13, Dec. 11, 7:30-9 p.m., Rooms 3 & 4, Prog. Bldg. Led by Bonnie Wald and Janine Greenwood. Note: No classes in July or August. Participants explore how to better align their financial lives with their spiritual priorities and values. Attendance at all sessions encouraged but not required. Register at ap@uucf.org. Contact Bonnie Wald, 703-581-6825.
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Connect
Click here for a list of ways to get involved and connect with each other at UUCF.
Travel Trek meeting. Sun., Mar. 16, between services, Room 5, Prog. Bldg. A planning, idea and leadership meeting for Travel Trek adventures. Contact Elaine Keener, 571-528-8555.
Green Sanctuary Group. 3rd Mon. Mar. 17, 7:30 p.m., Room 1, Prog. Bldg. Is your interest in the environment passionate, scientific or something else? Join us! Contact Lois Phemister. Wednesday Morning Book Club. 3rd Wed. Mar. 19, 10 a.m.-noon, Library. We'll discuss The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes. Contact Polly Feuer. Membership class. Wed., Mar. 19, 7 p.m., Library. A minister-led class for those who are ready to make the commitment of membership to UUCF. Please register with Carol Jensen. Note: April class will be held Wed., Apr. 16. Circle Dinner. Sat., Mar. 29, 6 p.m. Circle Dinners are potlucks hosted by participants in their homes. Come meet new people and renew old acquaintances. Sign up in the Commons after services Mar. 16 and 23. Contact Raymon or Gisela Leon. UUCF All-Congregation Retreat - save the date. Labor Day weekend 2014, Big Meadows Lodge and Campgrounds, Shenandoah National Park. Campsite and lodge reservations now open. Click here to sign up for regular updates. Contact Meredith Carr.
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Click here to find out about opportunities to live our values through service and advocacy within our congregation and beyond.Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions movie night. Fri., Mar. 14, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary. We'll watch The Age of Stupid, a mock documentary set in the devastated world of 2055. Oscar-nominated Pete Postlethwaite stars as a man who looks back at old footage from our time and asks, "Why didn't we stop climate change when we had the chance?" Following the film, Mike Casey of Tigercomm, a leading US cleantech PR firm, will speak on Present-Moment Activism.
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From our friends
This section brings you announcements from UUCF members and friends, neighboring UU congregations, UU organizations or other organizations affiliated with this congregation and campus events.
Attachment parenting group. 1st Fri. Mar. 7, 10 a.m.-noon, Room 9, Prog. Bldg. Anyone can attend; children welcome. Group gathers to ask and answer questions, help and support each other, and learn all aspects of baby and child care. Contact Annemarie McCaslin.
Fear and Trembling. Fri., Mar. 7, 8 p.m., UU Church in Reston. In this comedy, French director Alain Corneau delves into the painfully irrational world of office politics, further complicated by a severe case of culture clash. Film is in French and Japanese with English subtitles. Come at 7:30 p.m. to enjoy snacks and social time. Event is free but donations and snacks appreciated. Next film will be shown Fri., Apr. 4.
Women's journeys in midlife. Sat., Mar. 8, 7:30 p.m., Accotink UU Church in Burke. Over the years, many of us have heard a woman's life metaphorically divided into three stages: maiden, mother, crone. These days, women face new possibilities in their extended midlife period. They're not ready to retreat as "crone" but they are stepping into their self-assurance as "queen." We'll hold a ceremony of ritual and dance to mark this passage. Sign-up required by Mar. 6. Contact Judy Robison, 703-440-8479, and please indicate if you are a queen or a crone.
Songs of Journey, Hope and Recovery. Fri., Mar. 14, 7:30-9 p.m., Chapel. Please come and enjoy refreshments as our own Joanna Walker sings jazz, American songbook and popular songs accompanied by Rebecca Buck. Proceeds benefit Northern Virginia affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Suggested minimum donation: $10/person, payable at the door. RSVP required as attendance is limited. RSVP to Joanna Walker, 703-620-2633.
Group of Four large-format photography exhibit. Sat., Mar. 29-Sun., May 4, Available for viewing Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fellowship Hall, River Road UUC in Bethesda. Exhibit features the work of George L. Smyth. Barry Schmetter, D.B. Stovall and Scott Davis, and includes color and black and white photographs. Call the RRUUC office at 301-229-0400 before attending. Opening reception - Sat., Apr. 5, 3-6 p.m.
The Underground Railroad dramatic narrative. Sun., Mar. 30, 1-3 p.m., River Road UUC in Bethesda. Historian Anthony Cohen traces the steps of runaways along wilderness trails and waterways to fugitive slave communities and Quaker sanctuaries. Light lunch and dessert reception included in ticket price. Proceeds benefit RRUUC's College Access Fund, funding college scholarships for minorities. Tickets: Adults are $30 ($15 is tax-deductible), Youth ages 13-18 are $15 ($5 is tax-deductible), Families (1-2 adults with children) are $60 ($20 is tax-deductible). Tickets may be purchased at the door. Child care available if reserved by Mar. 16; call 301-229-0400, ext. 104.
Circle of Light: An Exploration in Spiritual Growth and Healing. Sat, Apr. 19, 12:30-2 p.m., UU Church in Reston. Enjoy guided imagery, meditation, drumming and singing as we celebrate the coming of spring. Please bring drums or other instruments. Contact Diane Black to RSVP or to volunteer to help with set-up or clean-up.
Wine country excursions. UU Fellowship of North Bay in Napa, CA, offers wine country excursions Apr. through Oct., giving visitors an inside look at this beautiful area, internationally known for fine wines, gourmet dining and spectacular vistas. Fees well below market rate for comparable services and all proceeds benefit the small fellowship. Contact Iris Barrie, 707-363-7552.
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