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Featured events
Major congregational events. Click on the title for complete information.
Date/Time | Event | Location |
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Sun. Apr 28 at 5:30 PM | RE Family Potluck | UUCF Sanctuary Commons |
Sat. May 4 at 5:45 PM | UUCF Auction Party | Sanctuary |
Sun. May 19 at 11:00 AM | May Food Drive | UUCF traffic circle |
Worship services
Date/Time | Event | Location |
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Sun. Apr 28 at 10:00 AM | Thriving is More Than Surviving | UUCF Sanctuary |
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Full list of events, meetings, and classes
Date/Time | Event | Location |
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Sun. Apr 28 at 9:00 AM | RE Volunteers Breakfast | Program Building: Room 10-B and the Teen Pod |
Sun. Apr 28 at 10:00 AM | Member Recognition Sunday | UUCF Sanctuary |
Sun. Apr 28 at 10:00 AM | Thriving is More Than Surviving | UUCF Sanctuary |
Sun. Apr 28 at 11:30 AM | Nuts & Bolts: How Things Work at UUCF | UUCF Music & Arts Room |
Sun. Apr 28 at 5:00 PM | Bees and Flowers: A Celebration of Beltane | UUCF Chapel |
Sun. Apr 28 at 5:30 PM | RE Family Potluck | UUCF Sanctuary Commons |
Mon. Apr 29 at 7:00 PM | Band Connection Night | Crescendo Studios |
Wed. May 1 at 10:00 AM | Wednesday Morning Book Club | Via Zoom Only |
Wed. May 1 at 7:30 PM | Men’s Fellowship Group | Multiplatform – Library & Zoom |
Sat. May 4 at 5:45 PM | UUCF Auction Party | Sanctuary |
Sun. May 5 at 11:00 AM | Inquirers Series for Newcomers | UUCF Music & Arts Room |
Sun. May 5 at 2:00 PM | Souls at the Center Gathering | Quattro Goomba’s Winery and Brewery |
Tue. May 7 at 1:00 PM | Sharing the Small Things in Life Group | Via Zoom Only |
Thu. May 9 at 7:30 PM | Ideas Forum | Via Zoom Only |
Sat. May 11 at 9:30 AM | RE Family Hike | Wolf Trap |
Sun. May 12 at 4:00 PM | Poetry Club | Via Zoom Only |
Mon. May 13 at 7:30 PM | Monday Night Book Group | Multiplatform – Sanctuary Commons & Zoom |
Thu. May 16 at 6:00 PM | Soup's On! Community Dinner | UUCF Sanctuary Commons |
Sun. May 19 at 11:00 AM | May Food Drive | UUCF traffic circle |
Tue. May 21 at 10:00 AM | Women's Personal Growth Group | Via Zoom Only |
Sun. Jun 2 at 10:00 AM | Child Dedication Ceremony | |
Thu. Jun 6 at 6:30 PM | RE Parents Night Out | Caboose Commons |
Sun. Jul 21 at 12:00 AM | SUUSI '24 Registration Now Open! | Radford University |
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Announcements
Please click on the headings for detailed information and links.
Call for Nominations for 2024 Rev. Bill Welch RE Award
Deadline for nominations is May 6, 2024. The Rev. Bill Welch Religious Exploration Award recognizes the sustained service and dedication of RE volunteers who have gone above and beyond to create amazing RE class experiences. An ideal nominee for this award is someone who has taught multiple years in the program. This nominee displays patience […]
Fall RE Teachers Needed
Total teachers needed: 52 Teacher recruited so far: 28 Sign up here Interested in teaching Religious Exploration for children and youth? Visit the table in the Commons after Sunday services to learn about classes, the teaching schedule, and serving on a teaching team in 2024-2025. For more information or questions, contact Director of Family Ministries […]
Deep Canvassing with CTC for Progress
If you feel moved to take action that has demonstrated a significant impact, consider becoming a deep canvassing volunteer. Deep canvassing – connecting face-to-face with potential voters by sharing stories – is the most effective form of voter persuasion ever measured (it has increased turnout by 10-15%). UUCF has connected with CTC for Progress (Changing […]
April Share the Plate
The Share the Plate recipient for April is Plant NOVA Natives, an all-volunteer campaign developed by a coalition of non-profit, governmental, and private groups, aimed at reversing the decline of native plants and wildlife in Northern Virginia. The group’s strategy is to encourage residents and public and commercial entities to install native plants as the […]
Leave a Legacy to Support UUCF
Please join the UUCF Legacy Society. Many congregants have joined the Legacy Society, designating the UUCF as a beneficiary of their retirement, bank, or investment accounts, or life insurance policies. The Future Giving Team is holding a “Legacy Society Thank You Brunch” on May 19 to honor those who have committed to UUCF’s future. Those […]
Sign Up for Food Interest Group Mailing List
UUCF’s ACT! (Act for Climate Today!) invites all to sign up for the Food Interest Group (FIG) mailing list through which ACT! periodically shares recipes, recommendations of restaurants with plant-based options, and other helpful tips for increasing plant-based eating. Just email actforclimatetoday@gmail.com with “FIG” in the subject line. Also, if you have any plant-based recipes, restaurant […]
Registration for 2024 UUA General Assembly Now Open!
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of congregations in the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). It is an unforgettable experience for the thousands of UUs who attend each June as they worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the UUA through the democratic process. GA this year is all virtual! That makes engaging in this […]
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Family Ministry
Date/Time | Event | Location |
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Sun. Apr 28 at 9:00 AM | RE Volunteers Breakfast | Program Building: Room 10-B and the Teen Pod |
Sun. Apr 28 at 5:30 PM | RE Family Potluck | UUCF Sanctuary Commons |
Sat. May 11 at 9:30 AM | RE Family Hike | Wolf Trap |
Sun. May 19 at 11:00 AM | May Food Drive | UUCF traffic circle |
Sun. Jun 2 at 10:00 AM | Child Dedication Ceremony | |
Thu. Jun 6 at 6:30 PM | RE Parents Night Out | Caboose Commons |
Fri. Jun 7 at 5:00 PM | Free Youth Tickets for Gay Men's Chorus Performances | |
Sun. Jul 21 at 12:00 AM | SUUSI '24 Registration Now Open! | Radford University |
Call for Nominations for 2024 Rev. Bill Welch RE Award
Deadline for nominations is May 6, 2024. The Rev. Bill Welch Religious Exploration Award recognizes the sustained service and dedication of RE volunteers who have gone above and beyond to create amazing RE class experiences. An ideal nominee for this award is someone who has taught multiple years in the program. This nominee displays patience […]
Fall RE Teachers Needed
Total teachers needed: 52 Teacher recruited so far: 28 Sign up here Interested in teaching Religious Exploration for children and youth? Visit the table in the Commons after Sunday services to learn about classes, the teaching schedule, and serving on a teaching team in 2024-2025. For more information or questions, contact Director of Family Ministries […]
Spring RE Classroom Helpers Needed!
Adult and high school students are needed to help teachers and students with crafts and activities in Spring RE classes. The RE program is child-centered, community-oriented and strives to make each child feel welcomed and valued. Achieving this requires many people who can nurture and support children in class. If you are not teaching this […]
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Social Justice & Volunteering
Please click on the headings for detailed information and links.
Date/Time | Event | Location |
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Sun. May 19 at 11:00 AM | May Food Drive | UUCF traffic circle |
Deep Canvassing with CTC for Progress
If you feel moved to take action that has demonstrated a significant impact, consider becoming a deep canvassing volunteer. Deep canvassing – connecting face-to-face with potential voters by sharing stories – is the most effective form of voter persuasion ever measured (it has increased turnout by 10-15%). UUCF has connected with CTC for Progress (Changing […]
April Share the Plate
The Share the Plate recipient for April is Plant NOVA Natives, an all-volunteer campaign developed by a coalition of non-profit, governmental, and private groups, aimed at reversing the decline of native plants and wildlife in Northern Virginia. The group’s strategy is to encourage residents and public and commercial entities to install native plants as the […]
League of Women Voters Volunteer Opportunities
Support democracy by volunteering with the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area. The group is looking for volunteers to register new high school-age voters during scheduled events at Herndon, Oakton, and Falls Church high schools in March and April. Register at this link.
Sign Up for Food Interest Group Mailing List
UUCF’s ACT! (Act for Climate Today!) invites all to sign up for the Food Interest Group (FIG) mailing list through which ACT! periodically shares recipes, recommendations of restaurants with plant-based options, and other helpful tips for increasing plant-based eating. Just email actforclimatetoday@gmail.com with “FIG” in the subject line. Also, if you have any plant-based recipes, restaurant […]
Spring RE Classroom Helpers Needed!
Adult and high school students are needed to help teachers and students with crafts and activities in Spring RE classes. The RE program is child-centered, community-oriented and strives to make each child feel welcomed and valued. Achieving this requires many people who can nurture and support children in class. If you are not teaching this […]
Chalice Lighters Needed!
We invite you to be a part of the UUCF Sunday morning worship service by lighting our chalice. All are welcome to participate – families with or without children, friends and chosen family, small groups, individuals. Please sign up here. Questions? Contact Rebecca Benner. Thank you for being a part of our worship time together!
Sunday Morning Volunteers Needed
We need at least six congregants a week to help with ushering, fair trade cart sales and coffee setup and cleanup! If you are able to help with any of these tasks either once in a while or on a regular basis, sign up here. Questions? Contact Mary Foster.
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From Our Friends
For all news “From Our Friends” click here.
Date/Time | Event | Location |
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Sun. Apr 28 at 4:00 PM | 8th Annual Youth Invasion Show | Atlas Performing Arts Center |
Fri. Jun 7 at 5:00 PM | Free Youth Tickets for Gay Men's Chorus Performances | |
Sun. Jul 21 at 12:00 AM | SUUSI '24 Registration Now Open! | Radford University |
Please click on the headings for detailed information and links.
Accotink UU Seeks Director of Spiritual Development
Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church (AUUC) in Burke, VA, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Spiritual Development (DSD) for its children and youth program. This individual will work under the supervision of the minister and with the Children and Youth Spiritual Development Committee (CYSDC) to develop and lead a comprehensive program that nurtures […]