Volunteer/act for justice

Explore upcoming opportunities to act for justice, including demonstrations, rallies, vigils, workshops, meetings, fundraisers and volunteer activities.

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Social justice volunteer opportunities

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Racial Justice Steering Committee

Sat., Jul. 21, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Social Hall. Meets the third Saturday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Contact RJSC chair Kaye Cook. Through education, service, advocacy and witness, the Racial Justice Steering Committee (RJSC) - a subgroup of the UUCF Social Justice Council - is dedicated to identifying and alleviating the root causes and effects of racial injustice and racial discrimination. Find out about the group's Second Principle Project and other ways the RJSC is working toward these goals at uucf.org/racial-justice.

Equality UUCF

Mon., Jul. 23, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Meets the fourth Monday of the month, unless otherwise noted. All are welcome. Questions? Email equality@uucf.org.

Climate Action Group

Wed., Aug. 1, 7:30-9 p.m., via conference call to 1-563-999-2090, access code 308302#. Contact Eric Goplerud. Everyone welcome.

Refugee Resettlement Project

Thu., Aug. 9, 7-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Contact Ann King. Help support the family from Afghanistan that UUCF and the UU Congregation of Sterling are co-sponsoring.

Ending gun violence vigil

Tue., Aug. 14, 10-11 a.m., National Rifle Association headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax. Contact Bob Hatfield. Signs provided. Park on Fairfax Ridge Road. Vigils are held at the NRA the 14th of each month in memory of the victims of Sandy Hook, Dec. 14, 2012, as a public reminder that the American people want safe and sane gun laws.

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Other volunteer activities

These opportunities help UUCFers connect with each other as they grow and serve. Click on the headings to see full description.

Fall worship volunteers needed

Contact Mary Foster. When UUCF resumes its two-service schedule on Sep. 9, it will take 13 volunteers each Sunday to welcome visitors, manage coffee, usher, etc. Sign up here to volunteer at the 9:15 a.m. service and here for 11:15. Training is provided.

2018-19 teacher recruitment

Contact Diana Tycer for more information. Sign up here to teach during the 2018-19 congregational year. Is this your year to become an RE teacher? The Religious Exploration program needs 30 more adult volunteers to join RE teaching teams for the fall, especially at 11:15. No prior teaching experience is required; training and support will be provided.

Summer RE helpers needed

Sign up here. Summer RE began Jun. 10 and runs for 10 sessions. Preschool and rising Kindergarten students will learn about the importance of trees in the environment. Elementary students will connect more deeply to the UU principles in the Free to Believe curriculum. And Middle School and High School youth will watch excerpts from popular movies followed by guided discussions that center on UU principles in Popcorn Theology Too. These classes are designed to stand alone as distinct sessions, but tie together in a cohesive whole. So whether your child drops in a few times or attends every session, they will find their experience meaningful and fun. Classes will be taught primarily by UUCF staff, but we need several adult volunteers each week to help with activities and provide additional supervision.

RE greeters needed for 2018-19

Contact Melissa Campos-Poehnert. If the idea of teaching RE at UUCF is more disconcerting than having a root canal, perhaps the job of RE greeter would be a better fit. RE greeters welcome new families, direct traffic in the Program Building, assist with morning setup and cleanup, and maintain safety protocols. Serving as a greeter fulfills the requirement to participate significantly in RE program operations once every 3 years.

Seeking 2018-19 Vespers leaders

Contact g Ordun. Is there a particular art form you'd like to explore in a worship setting? Our Friday evening Vespers series is designed to be an intimate and safe place to share these explorations.

Summer worship volunteers

We need volunteers to welcome visitors and usher during our summer worship services and to help with coffee and sell fair-trade items after the services. Even if you can only help once or twice, sign up here or contact Mary Foster. It's fun and easy, and if you're trying it for the first time, Mary is happy to help you get started. Thanks for helping make summer worship run smoothly.

Painting helpers needed Jul. 28

Sat., Jul. 28, UUCF office. Contact Bill Haight. Volunteers are needed to help paint the UUCF office interiors. Please sign up below. [gravityform id="87" title="false" description="false"]

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