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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Climate Action Group

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.

No Climate Action Group Jul. 5

UUCF's Climate Action Group will not meet Wed., Jul. 5, either in person or via conference call. Enjoy Independence Day! Please take a few minutes to take this survey to help us decide how often to meet this summer, what goals and actions we should undertake in the new congregational year and what lessons we should take away from the past year's climate change work at UUCF. A few updates: Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions has hired a new executive director, Meg Mall, who starts Jul. 1. The UUCF Climate Action Group will offer an Energy Masters training for the congregation in the fall. Consider signing up to be trained to conduct energy audits and provide energy-saving retrofits for low-income residents of the county. We need storage space for Energy Masters supplies. We have two wheeled bins 3’ X 4’ X 3’ with insulation, LEDs, caulk, etc. Do you have storage space (the church does not)?

Ending gun violence vigil

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

Equality UUCF

Mon., Jul. 24, 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!

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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.

Calling all UUCF artists

Contact Laura Weiss. The Visual Arts Team works to coordinate art in worship, art installations in the Sanctuary and ARTspeaks, and meets monthly after the second service. The team is now scheduling fall 2017/spring 2018 programming and would like to know who wants to join (or continue to participate on) the team for the 2017-18 congregational year. This summer, we'll plan the installations and themes for the year and explore having a consultant assess our hanging apparatus and live stream.

Seeking facilitator for 2017-18 World Religions class

Contact Mike and Renée Goff or Linda Rothbart. Have you participated in UUCF's World Religion class or have similar experience/background? Would you like to give back by helping your neighbor explore various world religions while developing a greater appreciation, respect and understanding for the impact of world religions on our lives? This is a 9-month commitment (Sep. 2017-May 2018).

Summer worship volunteers

We need volunteers to welcome visitors and usher during our summer worship services (beginning May 28) 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.

Arts and crafts, nature walks, game time

Questions? Contact Summer RE Coordinator Lisa Riddle. Summer RE is casual and loads of fun for elementary and Middle School youth this summer. You have the opportunity to spend an hour with them by signing up here. Preschool is doing the fabulous water curriculum and many hands are needed to help out.

RE has a great volunteer opportunity for you

Contact Linnea Nelson, Courtney Firth (youth) or an RE Committee member. Teams will meet over the summer to review the curriculum, learn about our program and meet the other team members. Sign up here to take on a role in RE or here to be a greeter. Important: Our program is a cooperative program and each parent or caregiver teaches or greets at least once every 3 years. You will be on a team and you will be in the classroom only 2-3 times a month! This year our most critical needs are in the 11:15 a.m. classes. We need adults who do not have children in the program to join us as volunteers. Let’s support our children as a congregation. You will be rewarded with purpose, fun and love!

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