Volunteer/act for justice

Sat., Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Library. Meets the third Saturday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Contact RJSC co-chairs Kaye Cook or Sharon Johnson. 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.

For more than 25 years, UUCF has assisted the Community for Creative Non-Violence (CCNV) – a primary homeless shelter on 2nd & D streets in DC, on Thanksgiving. Please join Bob Hatfield and his daughter, Victoria, in this year’s effort. Instructions: Please contribute fully cooked food, including turkeys, stuffing, potatoes, vegetables, sauces and desserts. Multiple dishes are welcome. Use aluminum containers with foil wrapping and a taped note identifying the contents. Do not use containers that need to be returned to you. Please bring your food contributions to the circular drive in front of the Sanctuary on Thanksgiving morning between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m. The delivery crew - Bob Hatfield, daughter Victoria and other volunteers - help transfer this cornucopia from your cars to theirs. The crew then departs for DC about 9 a.m., arriving at CCNV and DC Central Kitchen about 9:30 a.m. for the transfer to the kitchen volunteers inside. Thanksgiving Eve Pie Baking: In addition to individual members’ donated pies and other desserts, UUCF will add to the “Share Your Table” offerings thanks to the pumpkin pie-baking event on Wed., Nov. 21, 1-5 p.m., in the Sanctuary Commons. Contact Diana Tycer. Delivery crew volunteers needed: One or more younger families needed. Contact Lay Minister for Social Justice Wini Atlas if you’d like to step into this short-term but rewarding commitment. Questions? Contact Bob Hatfield, 703-725-6048.

Wed., Dec. 5, 7:30-9 p.m., Social Hall, or via conference call to 1-563-999-2090, access code 308302#. Contact Eric Goplerud. Everyone welcome.

Fri., Dec. 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.

Identifying Your Congregation's Next Steps in the Struggle with White Supremacy Culture. Sat., Jan. 26, 2019, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at UUCF. Register here. Fee: Sliding scale $20-$30-$40 (waiver for $10 fee as needed. Just ask.) Lunch included. Child care available - $5 per child. Please indicate your request for child care on your registration. Join UUs in the Central East Region for this day of learning, growing and rising. Sessions include: Why Do We Use the Words White Supremacy Anyway? with Revs. Megan Foley and Ian Evison There’s an Elephant in the Room: How to Have Difficult Conversations at Church with Rev. Dr. Hope Johnson Leading Racial Justice Work as UU People of Color with Rev. Sunshine Wolfe Identity Development With Children and Youth with Shannon Harper Why Is It So Hard to Get Others in My Community Interested in Racial Justice Work? A Look at the Intercultural Development Inventory with Rev. Renee Ruchotzke Experienced UU Antiracist Get-Together with Paula Cole Jones Identity-Based Group Caucusing Stories of Struggle and Success - 15 congregations share brief TED-style talks about what worked for them and what didn’t!  

Thu., Nov. 29, 6 p.m., Rev. David's office, Admin. Bldg. Meets the last Thursday of each month, unless otherwise noted. RSVP to Annemarie McCaslin. The Joy Team helps make the UUCF community more connected by hosting 6-8 special events like potlucks and board game nights a year. Please join us for this planning session.