What’s Happening

Several congregants have reported receiving spam emails using Rev. David Miller’s name. These emails use fake accounts and try to trick people into responding to the email and/or purchasing gift cards for Rev. David. Please know that UUCF’s ministers and staff would never send emails requesting gift cards or money. This is a common scam and we […]

A group of UUCF congregants is forming a Reproductive Justice Task Force in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade and other assaults on bodily autonomy. The group’s initial work will be discerning where participants can be most effective and what work they feel called to do. More can be accomplished as a group […]

UUCF is excited to announce “What Emerges?,” an exhibition featuring new, emerging and established artists. The show will run Oct. 1-Nov. 27, 2022, in the Sanctuary and Music & Arts Room. “What Emerges?” invites all artists to consider: What has emerged for you? What stories do you have to share? What has the pandemic time […]

Voter outreach and engagement before the November midterm elections are critical. Join UUCF’s UU the VOTE team to write as many letters as possible through Vote Forward’s letter-writing campaign. Help the team meet its goal of 1000+ letters. All congregants are encouraged to participate. Steps to participate in Vote Forward: Go to https://votefwd.org/ and create […]

The Share the Plate recipient through August is the International Mayan League, an all-volunteer, indigenous-led and created organization working to address the root causes contributing to discrimination, inequality and oppression of the Maya and the destruction of their communities and environment. To donate, go to UUCF’s giving platform and select Share the Plate from the […]

The UU Afghan Refugee Resettlement Team (UU ARRT) appreciates all donations toward its work. The team is grateful to Vale United Methodist Church for its $2,500 donation. Please consider supporting UU ARRT by making a financial donation here.

UUCF social justice leaders want to help you stay current on ways you can make a difference. To this end, they created two email lists – one for Service and the other for Advocacy – to share information. The Service list shares volunteer opportunities for direct service, like the food drive or the hypothermia shelter. […]

Congregants can access UUCF’s latest COVID-19 communications here. This page also includes an updated resource list of local non-profit agencies assisting those in need, safety and self-care information, and some fun virtual activities for children and adults.

Looking for a way to be a part of the UUCF Sunday morning worship service? The Worship Committee invites families of all sizes and configurations to sign up to light the chalice in worship services this fall. No experience or preparation necessary – just arrive on your Sunday at 9:45 a.m. ready to help center […]

Are you interested in supporting the children and youth of UUCF, but don’t feel like teaching is your gift? Become an RE Ambassador instead! Just like greeters for the worship service, RE Ambassadors welcome children and youth, especially newcomers, to Religious Exploration on Sundays and direct them to their classes. Additionally, RE Ambassadors help prepare […]

Several adult volunteers are still needed to provide all the Religious Exploration classes planned for fall 2022. Openings exist on the following teaching teams: Coming of Age (7th Grade), Crossing Paths (9th Grade) and Soul Matters (Grade 3&4). Teaching RE is a wonderful way to meet UUCF families and get to know more people in […]

Looking for a way to be a part of the UUCF Sunday morning worship service? The Worship Committee invites families of all sizes and configurations to sign up to light the chalice in worship services this fall. No experience or preparation necessary – just arrive on your Sunday at 9:45 a.m. ready to help center […]

Are you interested in supporting the children and youth of UUCF, but don’t feel like teaching is your gift? Become an RE Ambassador instead! Just like greeters for the worship service, RE Ambassadors welcome children and youth, especially newcomers, to Religious Exploration on Sundays and direct them to their classes. Additionally, RE Ambassadors help prepare […]

Several adult volunteers are still needed to provide all the Religious Exploration classes planned for fall 2022. Openings exist on the following teaching teams: Coming of Age (7th Grade), Crossing Paths (9th Grade) and Soul Matters (Grade 3&4). Teaching RE is a wonderful way to meet UUCF families and get to know more people in […]

Looking for a way to be a part of the UUCF Sunday morning worship service? The Worship Committee invites families of all sizes and configurations to sign up to light the chalice in worship services this fall. No experience or preparation necessary – just arrive on your Sunday at 9:45 a.m. ready to help center […]

RE is hiring youth, ages 16 to 18, to work as child care helpers on Sunday afternoons, 2:30-5:30 p.m., starting Aug. 28. UUCF pays the Virginia minimum wage, and you can work flexible dates that meet with your schedules, as long as you commit to one Sunday each month. Some babysitting or junior counselor experience […]

Are you interested in supporting the children and youth of UUCF, but don’t feel like teaching is your gift? Become an RE Ambassador instead! Just like greeters for the worship service, RE Ambassadors welcome children and youth, especially newcomers, to Religious Exploration on Sundays and direct them to their classes. Additionally, RE Ambassadors help prepare […]

Several adult volunteers are still needed to provide all the Religious Exploration classes planned for fall 2022. Openings exist on the following teaching teams: Coming of Age (7th Grade), Crossing Paths (9th Grade) and Soul Matters (Grade 3&4). Teaching RE is a wonderful way to meet UUCF families and get to know more people in […]

You may remember that pre-COVID, we had many volunteers that helped Sunday mornings run smoothly. Though services have returned, the volunteers haven’t! We need at least five congregants a week to help with ushering, welcoming and … wait for it … coffee hour setup and cleanup! If you are able to help with any of […]

A memorial service is planned for longtime UUCF member Jim Davis on Fri., Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary. In keeping with current UUCF COVID policy, congregants planning to attend the service are required to wear masks.