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Religious
Exploration
View schedule here. Nursery care in Sanctuary Building
up to age 3.
May's worship theme
is Curiosity.
"I think, at a child's birth, if a mother could ask a fairy godmother to endow it with the most useful gift, that gift would be curiosity."
- Eleanor Roosevelt
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Our next deadline is Tue., May 13. Send announcements to our communications staff. All entries are edited before publication for brevity, clarity and style.
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Announcements
for May 8-15
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UUCF Chorale in concert
Sat., May 10, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary
Part of Benefit Concert Series
 Please join us for an inspiring musical exploration of why music is important to our lives. Director Mark Vogel leads the UUCF Chorale along with a chamber ensemble of instrumentalists. Includes selections from the Capital Harmonia Women's Chorus directed by Mary Ann East. Come explore the power of music through the works of W.A. Mozart, Morten Lauridsen, Moses Hogan, Gwyneth Walker, Franz Biebl, Jim Popoulis and more. Suggested donation: $15; students free. Proceeds benefit Shelter House Fairfax.
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Faith Matters blog
Deepening our welcome | | Alexandra Dixon |
A few months ago, I went to the Emma's Revolution concert at UU Cedar Lane and I saw this sign in the women's restroom:
"One of the places where oppression happens is in bathrooms. For transgender and/or ... (read more)
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Jazz Vespers
Fri., May 9, 7:30 p.m., Sanctuary
 Our May Vespers service features meditations on music and the spirit by Richard Gilbert, with Dave Anderson, piano; Mike Wingo, percussion; Kim Scudera, vocals; and Ted Nelson, reader.
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Climate solutions movie night
Fri., May 9, 7:30 p.m., Chapel
 Join members of Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions to watch Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time, the first full-length documentary made about legendary environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Green Fire highlights Leopold's extraordinary career, tracing how he shaped and influenced the modern environmental movement. All are welcome. Discussion afterward. Click above for movie trailer. |
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Slate of candidates for election at the Annual Meeting on Jun. 8
As per the UUCF bylaws, the Nominating Committee is presenting their candidates for the leadership positions to be elected at the annual congregational meeting on Jun. 8, immediately following the 10 a.m. worship service. Click here to review the slate of candidates. If you would like to nominate additional candidates for any position, you may do so by written petition of 15 or more members, submitted to the Nominating Committee up to 21 days before the Annual Meeting (by May 18). To submit a petition to add a candidate, contact Bill Ades, Nominating Committee Chair.
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Is UUCF in your circle?
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This week & weekend
Summer worship volunteer sign-up. It's time to sign up to volunteer at worship services during the summer! We need people to help with coffee, serve as ushers, and staff the welcome table and the Fair Trade cart for the weeks we are on campus and ushers and welcomers when we move to Oakton Elementary School. Look for the signup table in the Commons after services or email Mary Foster.
Pledging update. We still need to raise $303,743 to meet our goal. It will take precious staff and volunteer resources to track down pledges. Click here for a pledge form you can complete and submit online.
Saturday Polylogue. May 10, after the 4:30 p.m. worship service, in the far corner of the Sanctuary Commons. All are invited to continue the conversation after the service. Join Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig for a 30-minute discussion on the topic of her sermon, Where Did That Come From? Getting Curious about Family Systems. Note: Polylogue is a dialogue among many participants, sharing of one's thoughts on a topic and respectful listening to others' perspectives.
Beltane ceremony - RESCHEDULED. Sun., May 11, 1 p.m., UUCF Memorial Grove. Come celebrate Beltane, or May Day, which signifies the height of spring and the flowering of life in the pagan tradition. Family-friendly celebration includes the traditional maypole dance (weather permitting). All are welcome! Contact Kandi Mitchell or Janet Cushing. Monday Night Book Club. May 12, 7:30-9 p.m., Room 11, Prog. Bldg. This month reading How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez. Contact Don Andress.Women's Personal Growth Group. 2nd Tue. May 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Room 11, Prog. Bldg. Contact Connie Drapeau. Muslim Liaison Group. 2nd Tue. May 13, 7:30-9 p.m., Room 5, Prog. Bldg. Build relationships with local Muslim communities and deepen our understanding of Islam. Contact Judy Penniman. Gun violence prevention vigil. Wed., May 14, 10 a.m., NRA headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax. Coalition of gun violence prevention organizations gather to honor those killed by gun violence. Contact Bob Hatfield. Brown Bag Theology - lunch with the ministers. 2nd Wed. May 14, 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. Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions. Wed., May 14, 7 p.m., Social Hall. All are welcome. We'll work on EarthCircles Rising, ways to deepen personal involvement in climate and environmental justice and to extend that commitment throughout our congregation and beyond. Writer's Resource Group. 2nd Wed. May 14, 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. Wi$dom Path: Money, Spirit and Life. Adult Programs course. Thu., May 15, Sep. 11 and 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, 7:30-9 p.m., Rooms 3 & 4, Prog. Bldg. Led by Bonnie Wald and Janine Greenwood. Note: June meeting will be held Wed., Jun. 4, in Room 5, Prog. Bldg. 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.UUCF Endowment Committee. The Committee is soliciting grant requests to fund projects that further the mission of UUCF and reflect the values and ideas of Unitarian Universalism. To submit a proposal, complete this form by Jun. 1. Contact Michael Rooney.
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Caring news
Condolences to Gary Evans and his wife, Patty, on the death of Gary's mother, Celeste Ridout Evans.
Condolences to Ruth Reagan and her husband, Don, on the death of Ruth's mother, Virginia Musick.
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Memorial service
A service celebrating the life of Janene Pence will be held Sat., May 31, at 2 p.m., in the UUCF Sanctuary.
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Register online now for RE classes this summer and/or next fall.
Volunteer for RE. Sign up by May 15 to be included in a raffle for two tickets to a French brunch at the Nelson's home in August. Signup links: Teach This Summer, Teach Next Year and Greet in the Fall or contact Linnea for a "Just Three Weeks" opportunity at 9:15. To learn more about us, check out these links: UUCF RE brochure, 2014-15 curriculum and Workshop movie. If the online signup isn't working for you, email Katherine, Linnea or James to sign up and for info.
Sat. MS RE class in session May 10. Class begins at 4:15 p.m. Sun. RE classes in session May 11. K-Grade 5 begin in the Chapel before going to class (9:15) or Kindergarten or Workshops (11:15). All other ages and grades begin in classrooms. Child Dedications. Sat., May 10, 4:30 p.m., and Sun., May 11, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m. If you'd like to have your child or children dedicated by the congregation, please complete this form by 5 p.m., Thu., May 8. Contact Rev. Laura Horton-Ludwig or Linnea Nelson with questions. MS zip line/high ropes course. June date TBD. More info as it becomes available from leaders Janet Cushing and Rob Barnovsky. Complete the General Youth Activities Permission form if you haven't already done so. RSVP to Katherine. HS sleepover. Sat., May 17, 4:30 p.m., to Sun., May 18, 9 a.m., Prog. Bldg. Bring $10 and a snack or beverages to share. May and June youth groups. MS and HS youth groups will not meet at their regularly scheduled Sunday evening times during May and June because of youth activities scheduled at other times. May 17-18 is last day of regular RE. All ages and grades begin in the Sanctuary Sun., May 18, for Teacher Appreciation during Together Time before going to class (9:15) or Kindergarten or Workshops (11:15). PlaygroUUp - Memorial Day party. 1st and 3rd Tue. May 20, 10-11:30 a.m., Room 11, Prog. Bldg. We'll make thank-you cards for soldiers. Fellowship group of babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents or caregivers. Siblings welcome. Contact Meghan Crowley. No RE classes May 24-25. Memorial Day Weekend services Sat., May 24, 4:30 p.m., and Sun., May 25, 10 a.m. Nursery care to age 5 available Saturday in the Sanctuary Building. Nursery care to age 3 and child care to age 10 available Sunday. Games during Annual Meeting. Sun., Jun. 8, immediately after the 10 a.m. service. Outdoor games will be offered for children ages 3-10. HS summer pool party. Sat., Jun. 14, 4:30-8 p.m., at the Atlas/Gold home. Watch for info from James Forrest later this month. Complete the General Activities Youth Permission Form if you haven't already.
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Grow
The following programs and opportunities help us grow as individuals and as a community.
Looking for ideas for new Adult Programs courses. If you're interested in being part of our Adult Programs team, we'd love your help. Looking for people with ideas for classes to present to their fellow congregants starting this fall. Or if you'd rather present prepared curricula, we have those available for your use. Let us help you share a topic that interests you with others at UUCF. Contact Barb Brehm. Great Books Discussion Group. Group on hiatus until January 2015. Contact Randy Adams if you'd like your name to stay on the list for future reminders.
Global Affairs Discussion Group. Wed., May 21, 7:15 p.m., Rooms 3 & 4, Prog. Bldg. Contact Randy Adams.
Creating Our Lives Consciously From Our Deepest Inner Resources. Adult Programs course. Mon., 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.
The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University - Humanists of UUCF. Mon., Jun. 2, 7:30 p.m., Chapel. Kevin Roose, a Brown University student, did his "study abroad" at Liberty University, a Christian college in Lynchburg, VA, to expose himself to beliefs different from his own. Roose wrote The Unlikely Disciple about his experiences. Read the book (or as much of it as you can) and join us to discuss the ethical dilemma created by Roose's attempts to hide his real beliefs while at Liberty and how we respond to those whose beliefs are different from our own. Contact Mary Bellamy.
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Connect
Click here for a list of ways to get involved and connect with each other at UUCF.
Travel Treks. Become part of a great group that seeks to enjoy nearby destinations for cultural entertainment, education and social benefits. Travel Treks is going through some changes and we would like your participation. Contact John Kun. Fri., May 16, 1:30-3 p.m., Room 2, Prog. Bldg. Contact Kristin Moyer. Green Sanctuary Group. 3rd Mon. May 19, 7:30 p.m., Room 1, Prog. Bldg. Is your interest in the environment passionate, scientific or something else? Join us! Contact Lois Phemister. Membership class. Tue., May 20, 7 p.m., Room 1, Prog. Bldg. If you have been attending UUCF for a while or coming to us from another UU congregation and just new to UUCF, you need to attend a short, minister-led membership class. Register with Carol Jensen and complete this form. Next class Sat., Jun. 7, 3 p.m. You must be a member to vote at the Annual Meeting Jun. 8. Meditation Practice Group. 1st and 3rd Tue. May 20, 7 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. 3rd Wed. May 21, 10 a.m.-noon, Library. We'll discuss Wise Blood by Flannery O'Connor. Contact Polly Feuer.Fall Adult Retreat - save the date. Oct. 3-5 at Claymont Court in Charles Town, WV.
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Click here to find out about opportunities to live our values through service and advocacy within our congregation and beyond.
EarthCircles Rising. Weekly checklists of actions taken are easy to submit: use the interactive website, drop off your forms at the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions table after services or email your completed actions list to Ed Butterworth. The latter two options enable you to add actions not on the checklist. Make a family submission with young children or help older children submit their own checklist. We gladly accept submissions from college students and young adults who attended UUCF as youth. The data gleaned from your participation helps us plan future actions and education programs at UUCF that are meaningful to you and your family.
Are you an accountant or bookkeeper? Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions seeks an individual to help keep our finances in order. We've received three grants and expect more to come. Contact Eric Goplerud.
Pastoral Care Associates Committee. Looking for congregation members to join the committee this fall. Help counsel and care for the spiritual needs of UUCF members and friends experiencing challenge and transition. Application process (with interview) and training session required. Contact Linda Kozloff.
UUCF Grounds Beautification Day. Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (or whatever time you can spare). Plenty of invasive species to go around. Contact Bob Root.
UUCF Spring Blood Drive. Sun., May 18, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Did you know that each donation can help save up to three lives and that our area has a chronic shortage of blood? Donating is easy, 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 email or call Sean Foley, 703-242-0258, with your preferred time on the quarter hour. Thank you for helping us save lives!
Reproductive Rights and Access discussion. Reproductive Justice Task Force. Sat., May 24, 6-9 p.m., Chapel. A presentation and discussion on the relationship between reproductive oppression and its social, political and economic impacts. RSVP by May 18 to Kandi Mitchell.
ViVa Vienna volunteers needed. Sun., May 25, and Mon., May 26. Do you like spreading the word about Unitarian Universalism? Are you proud of the things we do here, such as our work for reasonable gun laws, LGBTQ rights, ending homelessness and getting the word out about climate change actions? Can you spare two hours to talk to the Vienna-Oakton community? Sign up here for a shift at our booth.
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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.
Gay Men's Chorus benefit concert. Fri., May 9, 6:30 p.m. (Spanish tapas and cash bar), 7:30 p.m. (concert begins), UU Congregation of Sterling. This will be a night to truly celebrate the inherent worth and dignity of all people with amazing music by a world-class chorus volunteering their time and talent. Adults: $15, children: $5. Child care provided. Purchase tickets here. Proceeds benefit People of Faith for Equality in Virginia. Sponsored by St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church, Congregation Sha'are Shalom, St. James United Church of Christ, UU Church of Loudoun, Unity of Loudoun County and UU Congregation of Sterling.
Spring yoga with Ravi. Sat., May 10, 17, 31 and Jun. 7, 9:30-11 a.m., Rooms 3 & 4, Prog. Bldg. If you have been wanting to try yoga, here is your chance. Discounts for seniors. Contact Ravi, 571-213-3192.
Taking Care of Yourself and Your Loved One workshop. Sat., May 10, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., UU Church in Reston. With Michelle Smith, Marylou Neal and Martha Patterson. An overview of aging, disability and caregiver resources available in Fairfax County and how to access them. Includes meditation practice that caregivers can use to help relieve stress. $12 registration includes light lunch. Contact Dora Anderson or Linda Johnson.
4th Annual Silent Auction Art Benefit - Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna. Sat., May 10-Sat., May 17, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., The Frame Factory, 212 Dominion Rd NE, Vienna. Paintings, photographs, jewelry and ceramics on display and open for bidding. Reception Sat., May 10, 1-4 p.m., to enjoy refreshments, chat with local artists, view their donated artwork and be the first to bid. Join us on closing day, Sat., May 17, for light refreshments. Bidding ends at 4 p.m. 100% of money raised will benefit the Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna.
Death Cafe - Memorial Society of Northern Virginia. Sun., May 18, 3-5 p.m., UU Church of Arlington. Small group discussion and tea party. Developed in the United Kingdom, death cafes provide a safe environment where people can express their thoughts and feelings about death. Facilitated by Cathie Conn, a certified End of Life Healing/Transition Celebrant. Learn more about death cafes here.
Adoption fair. Sat., May 31, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Interested in adopting or fostering a child? Children's Home Society and Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota hold a free, no obligation adoption fair. Learn about international adoption programs, private domestic adoption, US foster care and post-adoption support services. Click here to learn more or register for the event. Free child care provided.
Beacon House Academic Olympics & UU Challenge Grant event. Sat., Jun. 7, 2-5 p.m., Noyes Elementary School, 2725 10th St. NE, Washington DC. Come watch Beacon House scholars square off in friendly games of knowledge and academic skill and support the Beacon House Camp Leap summer program. The Fund for UU Social Responsibility will award Beacon House $10,000 if we match it with new gifts from UU congregations and individual UUs. Visit the website or call 202-529-7376 with questions.
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