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UUCA - A place to Connect |Grow | Serve
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Sunday Worship
October 9, 9:15 and 11:15 a.m.
"Living the Days of Awe"
Guest Rabbi Gilah Langner
In the midst of the Jewish High Holy Days, UUCA welcomes to our pulpit Rabbi Gilah Langner, recently installed as the Rabbi for Kol Ami, the Reconstructionist Jewish congregation which has met in our building for close to two decades. Learn more.
Livestreaming of the service here.
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Transmission Service - Tue., Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. -Flyer HERE
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We're getting on board . . . For Justice
Sunday, October 16
Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring has let us know he will be there, with a dozen other state and local officials, at the big VOICE action Oct. 16. We need 50 additional social justice stalwarts from our church to join us. Sign up on Sunday or Text 444999 with the message "VOICE", or online sign-up HERE. Learn about the ACTION HERE. |
 Annual Auction - Tickets now available online!
Online tickets and catalog are NOW available! Check out the catalog and buy your tickets HERE. |
Give the Plate
October 9 - Arlington Food Assistance Center
Our Sunday morning offerings will be dedicated to support the work of Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) to provide supplemental food assistance to needy families in Arlington.
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SCRIP
Stop by the SCRIP table on Sunday to find out how you can benefit the church each time you go grocery shopping. |
Celebrate National Coming Out Day with Equality UUCA!
 October 11 is National Coming Out Day! Stop by the Equality UUCA table in the
Fellowship Hall for Coming Out resources, and to sign a paper heart of support for Gavin Grimm, the brave transgender student who is suing the Gloucester County, Va. school board for the right to use the appropriate restroom. We will tell Gavin that our hearts are with him. More on Gavin Grimm HERE.
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 Volunteer for Voter Mobilization
There are many get-out-the-vote volunteer opportunities that don't require a big time commitment. Online volunteer sign-ups HERE or stop by the UUSJ table in Fellowship Hall Sunday. Contact: Kathy Dunne.
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DIG (Do It Green)
Wednesday Oct. 12, 9 a.m.
 Help prepare the ground and plant perennials such as Butterfly Weed, Native Red Columbine, Virginia Sweetspire, Coral Honeysuckle, Wild Bergemont, Black-Eyed Susans, Spiderwort, and Common Milkweed. Bring gloves and a trowel if you have one. All ages welcome! |
Your Invited to the UU-UNO Fall Reception
Fri., Oct. 21, 6 p.m.
The Unitarian Universalist Association's United Nations Office will honor the Kingdom of Norway for their unequivocal commitment to the advancement of human rights for LGBTQ persons around the globe. More information and tickets HERE.
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Fellowship X Friday Night Service:
Election Season Stress Break
October 7, 7:30 p.m.
Take an hour off from the election season and join us to hang out, eat cookies, watch cute animal videos, and, more importantly, NOT talk about the elections. Fellowship X is a social and spiritual fellowship serving Generation X (those born in the '60s and '70s). Learn more.
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MoonFire Community Ritual
Sun., Oct. 16, 1:30 p.m.
Come join us as we weave the web of Community! Please bring an item to place on the altar, something that symbolizes what MoonFire has meant to you in the past year. Learn more.
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UU Leadership Institute Fall Semester Classes
The UU Leadership Institute is offering several Fall 2016 8-week courses for only $30 per course per semester. Courses have begun, but registration is open through October, so you can still sign up!
Healthy Leadership 101 (recommended for all leaders) PLUS more classes HERE.
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Congratulations to Evie Priestman, Wakefield High School senior, who has been chosen for the Equality Award from the Arlington Gay and Lesbian Alliance (AGLA).
Get well best wishes to Amy Dryer, home recovering from a week-long hospitalization.
Condolences to Bob Griffith, UUCA Director of Music, on the death of his mother, in Mississippi September 30.
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Tamara gives a volunteer hour update
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Religious & Lifespan Education
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RE Connect
Parents, here's what you need to know in Religious Education this week. CLICK BUTTON BELOW.
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Wellspring Wednesdays
Registration now OPEN
Contemporary Islam, Geography of Grace, Emotional Wisdom, New UU -- are just a few of the offerings. Classes begin October 12. Read more |
Qigong Practice Sessions
Each Thursday 10:30-Noon Learn more. |
Monday & Friday Night Yoga Class
Friday at 6:15 p.m. More info
Monday at 6:30 p.m. |
The Collapse of Parenting
What you need to know in order to be an effective parent in the 21st century
Sun., Oct. 16, 7-9 p.m.
The Arlington Unitarian Cooperative Preschool invites UUCAers to their guest speaker series with psychologist and best-selling book author Leonard Sax. Read more.
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Chalice Theatre Auditions
October 22 and 23, 2 to 6 p.m.
Chalice Theatre is bringing to life on stage our favorite and beloved ogre Shrek! Audition details here. |
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Live at the Center Concert
Friday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m.
Korby Lenker
2016 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
Songwriter Showcase Winner
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Rachael Kilgour
2015 Grand Prize Winner, NewSong Contest
If you've never been to one of the Center's concerts, check this one out. UUCA's Live at the Center and Stone Room Concert series has a devoted following and is becoming a popular local music scene for its top talent in an up close, intimate setting.
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Dance Vision Worksop
 Sat., Oct. 15, 2-4:30 p.m.
Do you love to dance? Are you inspired by others who dance? Join us for a Dance Vision Workshop where we will explore some dance movement and develop a vision for incorporating dance into the life at UUCA. Learn more.
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 Circle Dinner Sign-ups
Circle Dinners are a delicious way to get to connect at UUCA. Groups get together three to four times throughout the year over dinner. Sign up on Sunday or click here.
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HUUmanists Meet: Should We Blame the Elites for the Trump Phenomenon?
 Mon., Oct. 10, 7:15 p.m.
Donald Trump and his supporters credit his support so far by his success in channeling contempt for the established leaders of both Republican and Democratic parties-"elites"-- who they argue have run this country into the ground.
Learn more.
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 Day Alliance
Modern-Day Folklore: What it is (and isn't)
Tue., Oct. 11, 10:30 a.m.
Guest speaker is Kim Styker, professor at George Mason University in Folklore Studies and major organizer of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Read more. |
 Men's Book Group
Sun., Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.
New members always welcomed. Next discussion is of The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick. More here. |
Memorial Society Annual Meeting
Sun., Oct. 16, 2-4 p.m.
Guest speaker is Attorney Paul H. Melnick who will speak on providing for minor children in an estate plan. Complete information HERE.
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UUCAers Enjoy Fall Retreat
 Over 50 members and friends gathered in beautiful Capon Springs, West Virginia for a lovely retreat filled with nature, food, conversation, workshops, and peaceful rest and recreation. Click here.
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Day Alliance Holiday Nut Sales
 It's almost time for the annual Holiday Nut Sales. We have four delicious choices of fresh pecans from Georgia: Pecan Halves (great for baking and snacking), and three pecan candies - Chocolate Covered, Cinnamon Glazed, and Caramel Clusters. They all make great gifts. Only $10 a bag! Stop by the Day Alliance table in Fellowship Hall after services starting Nov. 6. Shop early and often!
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On Sunday, UUCA initiated our Live the Pledge movement -- an initiative to work -- as individuals and as a community -- to end racism. Following the service, Rev. Aaron challenged us to sign the pledge (Read Pledge here). Hundreds of UUCAers -- young and old -- lined up to take the challenge. (Missed signing? The banner is available 24/7 in the narthex area for signing.)
On Wednesday night, a panel discussion on racism was held with Chioma Iwuoha, a representative from the Black Lives Matter-DC, and Laura Bradshaw, from Standing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), and UUCAer Tracey Rogers as MC. At least 150 from UUCA and the community showed up for what was a sometimes difficult, but, open and honest, discussion on racism. Watch for the audio recording in next week's issue.
So, what's next? UUCA will continue to offer a variety of anti-racism initiatives. Stay informed -- read this newsletter -- follow us on Facebook and Twitter to stay abreast on the latest initiatives. And, below is information on upcoming UUCA initiatives and events to help you Live the Pledge:
- Sign up to be a Covenant Group that focuses on reflections on racism, justice, and white privilege. Watch Connections and your email for sign ups.
- Attend the VOICE Action October 16, 3:30 p.m. at Oakton High School. Register HERE.
- Sign up to come to a two-day workshop Nov. 12 & 19 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) at UUCA. Watch Connections next week for how to RSVP.
- Sign up to be a facilitator for anti-racism work. For more information, contact Jessi Huffman.
- Use #LiveThePledge and/or #TakeThePledge to engage with other UUCAers on social media about this conversation.
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