Volunteer/act for justice

Wed., Apr. 19, 7:30-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Contact Eric Goplerud. Everyone welcome. We'll discuss preparations for the People’s Climate March on Apr. 29, the Carbon Footprint Game's April focus on recycling and reuse, the Paris Pledge and more.

Mon., Aug. 28, 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. We welcome newcomers to join us in our work of promoting a safe and welcoming environment for LGBTQ people at UUCF and beyond. Through advocacy, promoting education and awareness working with partners in the community, we seek to ensure equality for all!

(Formerly called the Racial Justice Book Group.) Sun., Sep. 3, 4-6 p.m., Prog. Bldg. “Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People” by Mahzarin R. Banaji and Anthony G. Greenwald. Even if you haven’t completed the book, you are welcome to listen to the discussion. Please RSVP by emailing ap@uucf.org by Fri., Sep. 1, at 12 p.m.    

Tue., Sep. 5, 7-9 p.m., Prog. Bldg. Contact Stacy Casey or Lily Reider. Looking for a way to grow, connect and serve? UUCF's English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) team seeks volunteers to co-teach adults on a rotational basis. Offered since 2010, the UUCF team serves adult students from more than a dozen countries. Whether the students attend classes for one month or for the entire school year, all express gratitude for the opportunity to connect to their communities by learning English. Volunteers teach Tuesday mornings or Wednesday evenings in Reston, using prepared curriculum. Each volunteer prepares classes (very minimal) for their small group level. No experience necessary; flexible schedule.

Wed., Sep. 6, 7:30-9 p.m., Social Hall. Meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month, unless otherwise noted. Please review these materials and respond to the survey as soon as possible. Oct. 4 and May 2, 2018, meetings will be held via conference call to 712-432-0360, passcode 426443. Contact Eric Goplerud. Everyone welcome.

Sun., Sep. 10, 12:30 p.m., meet in the UUCF parking lot to carpool to DC (we'll return about 7 p.m.) Open to everyone. Free; donations welcome. Contact Rod Paolini. Join a contingent of UUs in Unity Walk 2017, a celebration of unity and support for our diverse community. After an opening ceremony at the Washington Hebrew Congregation, participants walk down Massachusetts Avenue visiting many houses of worship, including Sikh Gurdwara, Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral, St. Nicholas Cathedral (Russian Orthodox), Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See, Buddhist Culture Center (Soka Gakkai) and the Islamic Center of Washington. At each stop, participants will meet a few of their members and learn about their beliefs and practices, a mini course in world religions.

Thu., Sep. 14, 10-11 a.m., NRA headquarters, 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax. Contact Bob Hatfield. Signs provided. Park on Fairfax Ridge Road.  

Contact Linnea Nelson, Courtney Firth (youth), Melissa Campos-Poehnert or an RE Committee member. Several grades have one opening, beginning in September. At 9:15 we especially need teachers for the 4&5s and High School. At 11:15 elementary grades would love to have you join them. The teams are waiting for you to sign up so that they can meet and get to know one another and plan for the year. Sign up here to see who else is teaching or to join a team. We provide training and support. Or, click here to be a greeter. Fall teaching teams will meet each other this summer, review curriculum and learn about our program.