April - Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church

The Accotink Unitarian
April 2017
Minister: Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael
“Hearts rebuilt from hope
resurrect dreams killed by hate.”
― Aberjhani, The River of Winged
Dreams
Dear Accotinkers,
April is here. Springtime
dances its jubilee of renewal and
resurrection. We see life rise
again out of the earth. We find
ourselves beholden to hope, led
by the memory that even out of
the darkest day a bright tomorrow may dawn. April
reminds us that so long as there is life there is hope.
We are involved with so many important programs and
ministries, all of them sources of renewal. Due to the
continuing level of hate directed at our immigrant, Muslim
and Jewish neighbors, we will be intensifying our witness
and embodied solidarity to these friends. Many of them
are long-time ministry partners, people who have stood
up and risked being in relationship with us when our
values were threatened. Now it is our turn to show up and
proclaim them as neighbor, as friend, as citizen – as
welcome in our communities.
Here are some of the ways you can be part of that
mighty cloud of faithful witnesses.
April 15 - "Family Circle" - 730 to 930 pm at the
Muslim-American Society (MAS)
April 23 - A Taste of Islam - Dar Al Hijrah - Falls Church - 12-5
April 23, Dar Al Hijrah – Falls Church – 5 to 7pm – VOICE
Action Meeting
May 21 – 4 to 6 pm - VOICE Action – 700 people, half of
them Muslims!
Our April 15 “Family Circle” at MAS is part of a new
program aimed at bringing us into closer relationship with
the Muslim-American Society. We hope to share
opportunities to get to know one another better by
meeting with them in their space, and then asking them
to join us at AUUC in return. This project, called
Director of Spiritual Development: Lara Profitt
“Twinning,” will provide real benefits to our church
community as we get to know our diverse Muslim
neighbors in the way only breaking bread, sharing
honestly and encouraging our children to play together
can. We hope to host our new friends from MAS
sometime in May. Stay tuned.
As Spring progresses please stay in contact with me
and your leadership. This has been a great church year,
and we want to end it strongly by encouraging you to
engage in our programs and ministries. Make an
appointment to speak with me sometime this Spring as
well. May your days be blessed, your spirit caressed, and
may you find the peace and strength you need to thrive.
In faith and freedom,
Reverend Scott Sammler-Michael
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SAVE THESE DATES
Monday, April 10 - Nomination Deadline for Outreach
Offering Partners
Friday, April 14 – 7 pm – Glory – Friday Night Film
Saturday, April 15 - 730-930 pm – Family Circle – at the
Muslim American Society
April 23 - A Taste of Islam - Dar Al Hijrah - Falls Church - 12
to 5 (drop in anytime) https://hijrah.org/event/taste-ofislam-open-house/
April 23 – 5 to 7 pm – VOICE Action Team Meeting
April 29 – Bailey’s Crossroads Shelter Dinner
Sunday, May 14 – 10 am – Flower Ceremony
Friday, May 19 – 7 pm – Slavery By Another Name – Friday
Night Film
June 4 – Annual Meeting
June 9 – 7 pm – Gerry-Rigged! Friday Night Film
June 20 thru June 25 – UUA General
Assembly – New Orleans, LA
AUUC is an open and nurturing community of faith. We foster each individual’s spiritual journey, and we
share common values while honoring a diversity of beliefs. Together, we cherish our connection to nature,
and we act to transform our world into a more embracing and just community.
The Accotink Unitarian
Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church
10125 Lakehaven Ct.
Burke, VA 22015
703-503-4579
[email protected]
www.accotinkuu.org
Church Office Hours:
M-W-F 10-3
Most Sundays (call to check!)
Staff
Minister:
Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael
Office hours
Tuesday 11-4, Wednesday 6-7 pm,
Thursday 10-4; appointments preferred
Other times by request.
[email protected]
Director of Spiritual Development:
Lara Profitt
Office hours:
By appointment...
[email protected]
Music Director:
Brad Rinaldo
[email protected]
Office Administrator:
R.W. Carney III
[email protected]
2016 - 2017 Board of Directors
Congregational President
Connie Diamant
Vice President
Kumutha Lane
Secretary
Peter Campbell
Financial Advisor
Dick Robison
Youth Representatives
Abby Wilklow
Jordan Schuck
At-Large
Brenna Clanton
Jan Forsyth
Bruce Griffon
Communications:
Debbie Cohen
Kristina Watts
Newsletter Staff:
Scott Dunham
Toni Acton
A Note from the President
and the Council Chair
Sowing and Reaping
It’s Spring!! (As we write there’s
still snow and ice.) As we begin this
season of renewal, we are mindful
of the many rewards we both enjoy
from serving as leaders at Accotink.
We are so glad to belong to a caring, proactive community of
kindred souls striving to live our principles. Serving in a leadership
position provides deeper and wider opportunities to hone our
personal faith and practice those principles in action. It also
deepens ties of friendship that we’ve developed and provides
great opportunities to meet and make new friends.
As we approach our Annual Meeting in June, we’re developing
our slate of leaders for election. We also continue to seek
volunteers to staff some key committees such as the newly
formed Communications Committee, so ably led by Debbie Cohen.
Please let us know if you have a few hours to spare and can help
us with our website and other communication vehicles. Our
Membership Committee also can use more hands to help
welcome and nurture newcomers and new members.
We hope that you might find a little more time and room in
your life to get more deeply involved with Accotink. We’re a small
congregation and most of us already volunteer, but we do need
new leaders and new workers to maintain momentum and
energize our mission.
So if you’re ready to start planting new seeds of friendship,
social action, and commitment, we offer fertile ground, and you’ll
reap the many rewards of service to our caring community.
Happy Spring!!
Connie Diamant, President
Judy Usherson, Program Council Chair
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Coming Up!
Book Discussion Class:
Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates
This special book from Atlantic Contributing Editor TaNehisi Coates is a love letter to his son preparing him to
grow up Black in America. Echoing James’ Baldwin’s letter
to his nephew, The Dungeon Shook, this book will change
forever how the legacy of White Supremacy stalks the lives
of our non-white neighbors.
Two Sessions – Sundays April 9 and April 23,
Noon – 1:15pm in Rev Scott’s Office
Coming Up at Accotink - April Services
April’s Theme — Resurrection
April 2
Resurrecting the Promise of True Equality; Unbecoming White
Ta Na’hisi Coates writes “White, like black, is a social construct.” We are not born
‘white,’ in the social sense; we ‘become white.’ This corrosive aspect of our culture
suggests we embrace our moral duty to ‘unbecome white’ as ‘white’ has been used
over the centuries for domination and greed. But what does that mean practically?
Let us learn that together.
Inquirer’s Class; Pledge Thank You! And Brunch;
April 9
The Spirituality of Dreams: A Palm Sunday Elegy
Join Reverend Scott as he takes up an auction challenge from JoAnn Flanagan on
the intersection between dreams and spirituality.
Service Information
Sunday Service is at 10 am
We welcome members, friends, and
visitors to our Sunday services.
Religious education programs are
provided for toddlers through
12th graders during the service.
A nursery is available for
infants and toddlers.
Please join us for coffee and
conversation after the service.
April 16
Resistance, Renewal and Restoration: An Easter Sunday Encounter
We have been hearing a lot of talk about ‘resistance’ since the election. But I wonder – is it best to be so keen on
defining ourselves by what we oppose? Instead of staying in a state of constant vigilance, perhaps we do better by
defining and living what we stand for.
Restoration comes best by gathering in a spirit of truth and love while designing how to defend what, and whom, we
hold dear.
April 23
Integrity Against All Odds: The Lesson of Saint George
Saint George, a Syrian by birth, became the Patron saint of England. Join Rev. Scott as he shares lessons from George’s
examples.
April 30
Listening to Our Inner Voice
Reverend Pratima Dharm
Steve Jobs once said, “Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice.” Listening to this
‘voice’ defines and shapes who we become as individuals and as a faith community. It also helps us either surmount or
continue to be bound to issues of race, ethnicity, gender, social status, family background, political affiliation and past
successes or failures. Reverend Dharm will speak on the topic of ‘identity’ and the human spirit’s ability to overcome
insurmountable odds from the past in order to remember our inner voices of truth and justice in the present which
allow us to discover possibilities of being ‘more’ as individuals as well as a community of faith.
Bring a Friend to Church! You Are Our Best Growth Strategy!
The best way to grow our church and spread the message of our life-saving ministries is YOU. Word of mouth
and personal invitation are the most powerful and lasting ways we grow our church. So if there is someone
you know searching, or someone who you know we would benefit from having among us, ask him/her/them
to come to church with you. Offer to drive them, and help us expand our horizons as only those who have
waited for us all their lives and then find us truly can. Let us not keep our “Spiritual Home Beyond Belief”
under a barrel; let its light – your testimony – shine bright and long.
OUR CONGREGATION
Accotink – a friendly, welcoming community of interesting, caring, and fun-loving people
Editor: Toni Acton
Caring Connections
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Warm condolences to Ed Cochrane upon the death of
his mother, Shirley Cochrane.
Sharing joy with Ed and Anna Cochrane at the news
that their son Brian is in partial remission after a year
of treatment for a recurrence of cancer.
Thanks for Your Generous Support
on Outreach Sunday
Thank you for supporting
SPARC (SPecially Adapted
Resource Clubs) during the
March Outreach Sunday
collection. Because of your
generous contributions, we
raised over $1,000 for SPARC!
Donna Goldbranson, Executive
Director, appreciated the
opportunity to talk about SPARC.
She sends her thanks and
gratitude for your support.
With your help, young adults with life-long disabilities
who have few options for employment or recreation will
have the opportunity to build skills and connect to their
community. In addition, your support will help SPARC
serve its growing waiting list. SPARC relies on volunteers,
partnerships with local government and faith-based
organizations, public contributions, foundation grants,
and fundraising for financial sustainability.
For more information, visit their website at
www.sparcsolutions.org. If you are interested in
volunteering with SPARC, contact Donna Goldbranson at
[email protected]. or call 703-3386185.
AUUC’s Outreach Sunday Collection (April 2) supports
the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (UUSJ).
UUSJ educates and engages Washington, DC area
congregations about the
pressing issues of our time issues
that
Unitarian
Universalists are called to
address based on the values
embedded in our seven UU principles. UUSJ facilitates
collaboration among UUs and our allies to ensure that our
social justice work does the greatest possible good
throughout our region. For more than 16 years, UUSJ has
inspired and challenged local UUs to transform concern
into action on issues important to AUUC.
UUSJ’s current priority areas are immigration, economic
inequality, and the environment and climate justice. To
stand in solidarity with immigrants, reverse income
inequality, and protect our environment, UUSJ:
• Educates congregations about emerging facts, figures,
arguments, and proposed legislation related to its
priority issues
• Provides toolkits for effective letter-writing campaigns
• Leads visits to Congress to meet personally with
legislators
• Organizes rallies, gatherings, and other events to raise
awareness, demonstrate solidarity, and engage
supporters
• Collaborates with other progressive organizations to
advance our causes
Upcoming Activities: UUSJ and the Unitarian
Universalists for a Just Economic Community are hosting
an April 3-5 conference on “Reversing Inequality—
Healthcare Justice is a UU Value.” UUSJ is working with
Green Faith & Interfaith Power and Light on the People’s
Climate March (April 29); and also working with
OneVirginia2021 on a fair redistricting event.
With our help, this advocacy work will expand in 2017, as
UUSJ partners with the UUA to become the national
voice of UU’s on Capitol Hill.
AUUC is on the UUSJ board and our members actively
participate in its many educational and advocacy
programs.
Bags Needed for Book Sale
Needed: Paper and plastic bags. AUUC is
having a book sale on April 29 and we need lots of
dry, clean bags for the merchandise and large
brown paper bags for the bag sale at the end of
the day. Please put bags on the shelf in the
upstairs coat closet from now until April 26.
Thanks!!
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To the six Accotinkers who joined 52 others at the
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Demonstration at
the February Fairfax County Supervisors' Board
meeting.
To all who came to watch the Friday film, Hometown
Habitat - congratulation to Marge, Connie, and Phil
who won native plantings! If everyone planted just
one native plant this year at their home or other
location, our local world would be an environmental
better place.
To all the attendees at our early Earth Day service on
March 19 - go forth and plant and nurture the gift of
the butterfly-and-hummingbird-friendly plant seeds
you were given.
Women's Book Discussion Group
Lists Future Titles to Review
Tuesday, April 18
The next meeting of the Women's Book Discussion
Group will be on Tuesday, April 18, to
review The Marriage of Opposites by Alice
Hoffman. Susan Brown will host the
meeting at 1 p.m. at the Pohick Regional
Library, Meeting Room 2.
Continuing Schedule:
5/16/2017 6/20/2017 Horan
7/18/2017 8/15/2017 9/19/2017 10/17/2017 -
Destiny of the Republic / Candice Millard
Under the Wide and Starry Sky / Nancy
The Wright Brothers / David McCullough
The Secret Chord / Geraldine Brooks
Hold Still / Sally Mann
Brooklyn: a Novel / Colm Toibin
Remember that all women -- Accotinkers and friends -who like a good read and friendly discussion are
welcome to attend or drop in at any of these
meetings. For more information, contact Sandy Beeson
at [email protected].
Nominations Requested for 2017-18
Outreach Collections
The Social Justice Committee invites you to
recommend an organization for next year’s Outreach
Collections. If you would like to suggest and sponsor an
Outreach Collection next church year for a non-profit that
is special to you, please submit a nomination form with
basic information about the organization by Monday,
April 10.
The nomination form is posted on the AUUC website
where the link will take you right to the digital nomination
form.
While it is preferable to have the completed forms
submitted online, blank hard copy nomination forms are
available in the church gallery on the Social Justice bulletin
board. Completed print forms should be placed in the
Social Justice Committee mailbox in the office by April 10.
All of the nominations will be publicized within AUUC
throughout the month of May so we can learn about all of
the organizations, the contributions they make in our
community, and visit their websites.
Voting will take place Sunday, June 4 at the Annual
Congregational Meeting. All members will have the
opportunity to vote and help select the 12 organizations
we will support next year.
Specifications: Outreach Collections support non-profit
organizations which promote our Unitarian Universalist
principles in our local, regional, and wider communities.
Organizations may be UU-related or non-UU-related
organizations. They must:
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Be not-for-profit [501(c) 3] organizations so that
personal donations may be tax-deductible
Be non-partisan
Not be large and/or high profile organizations which
conduct mass public appeals for funds
The monthly sponsor of each Outreach Collection
handles the AUUC publicity (monthly newsletter articles,
weekly announcements, etc.) and makes arrangements
for a speaker representing the organization in
coordination with Rev. Scott.
We thank all of our members and friends for their
generous support of this important program since its
inception in 2001. Please contact Nancy Davis at
[email protected] if you have any questions about the
nomination form or AUUC’s Outreach Collection program.
Fair Trade for Easter Baskets!
POINT OF CONTACT:
Connie Diamant, [email protected]
JoAnn Flanagan, [email protected]
MEETINGS:
Are you a poetry lover or interested in becoming a
poetry lover? We typically meet the second Wednesday
of every month at a member’s home for refreshment and
conversation. Through poetry reading, we are given the
opportunity to build connections and fellowship into our
lives.
DATE: Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m.
POET(S): Walt Whitman
HOST: Connie Diamant
6328 Karmich Street
Fairfax Station, VA
703-409-6259
Please RSVP to Connie if you plan to attend:
[email protected]
Join the nUUners
Discussions in April
This popular AUUC informal
discussion group normally meets the
second and fourth Mondays of the
month from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. All
interested persons are welcome to
bring a bag lunch and join us in the
church gallery. We chat and socialize
until noon, and then start the day’s
discussion on a topic chosen in advance and led by a
member of the group. The group participates in setting
up the tables and in cleaning up afterwards. Coffee and
tea are available, and desserts/fruit are provided by
members on a voluntary basis. The topics for April are:
April 10 – Autism. Elizabeth Roy and Moe Moser will
lead a discussion of autism and Fred Surls will provide the
refreshments.
April 24 – Homelessness to Housing. Megan Perkins and
Ed Kringer will lead the discussion and Ed Kringer will
provide the refreshments.
Does the great Easter bunny
come your way? If so, we sell a
great variety of teas, coffees, and
chocolates after most worship
services. Our Fair Trade products
support small, organic farmers.
Our items are perfect for special
occasions like St. Patrick's Day or
the Vernal Equinox, or as host/
hostess gifts.
We need a few more regular or
occasional sellers, especially for the 1st and 4th Sundays.
This is a super easy way to connect with people after the
service and help green our church. The supplies are in a
small rolling cart, and a quick training session is available
at your convenience. Contact Marge Runge to volunteer
or to get more information.
Green Sanctuary Committee
You are invited to our next meetings on
April 2 and May 2 at 11:20 a.m. in the
Darwin Room/Spring Mar Office.
Reminders will be in the Order of Service
and The Week at Accotink. Meetings are
open to teens, youth and adults, and we
welcome your ideas for greening AUUC.
Contact co-chairs Marsha White or Mary Rose Janya for
more information. Attending meetings is not a
requirement for greening our church. We all are
responsible for making "green" happen in our lives, our
church and our local community.
2017 Native Plant Seedling Sale Pick Up April 21-22
The Northern Virginia Soil and Water
Conservation District is accepting orders
for their annual native tree and shrub
seedling sale while supplies last. The
theme for this year's seedling sale is “Fall
Color” featuring shrubs and trees that will add lovely color
to your garden. They help clean our water and air, prevent
soil erosion, provide valuable habitat, and add beauty and
resilience to your landscape.
The 2017 Shrub and Small Tree Package features 10
seedlings for $16.95. The Tree Package includes 6
seedlings for $11.95. A full, nonrefundable payment must
accompany your order by Wednesday, April 12, or until
supplies run out. Photos of the mature seedlings are at
the website below. Pick up is on Friday, April 21 and
Saturday, April 22 in Annandale.
Pay online with a credit card, debit card or e-check.
Place Your 2017 Seedling Sale Order Online:
http://nvswcd-velocitypayment-com.3dcartstores.com/.
Questions? Call 703-324-1460, TTY 711 or email
[email protected].
Upcoming "Green" Events
in the Area
April 29: People's Climate March Washington, DC; register
at https://peoplesclimate.org/. This march is supported by
the UUA, UUSJ and other UU organizations.
Conservation Assistance Program
for Fairfax County Homeowners
Through the statewide Virginia Conservation Assistance
Program, the Northern Virginia Soil and Water
Conservation District provides financial incentives to
Fairfax County homeowners to create more watershedfriendly landscapes. Apply on-line for a free, on-site
assessment with a follow on report. Depending on the
report, the County may subsidize improvements with
native trees and shrubs, meadow or wetland plants, rain
gardens, dry well, vegetated swales, bioretention,
infiltration trench, impervious surface removal, and/or
porous pavement/pavers.
For more details including eligibility requirements, see
the printout on the Green Sanctuary bulletin board, or go
to:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/nvswcd/cap/caphomeowner.htm#.
Recycle Your Electronics!
In Prince William County, residents can recycle three
electronic items per visit for free at:
• The Landfill: Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m.
• Balls Ford Road Yard Waste Compost Facility: Second
Saturday monthly, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For acceptable items and limitations, go to:
http://www.pwcgov.org/government/dept/
publicworks/trash/Pages/Electronics-RecyclingProgram.aspx.
In Fairfax County, residents (may be
required to show proof of residency) can bring them any
day to the I-66 Transfer Station or the I-95 Landfill
Complex. Accepted: computers and related equipment,
TVs, gaming systems, stereos and other household
electronic devices and cables. Before donating or
recycling, delete all personal information and remove all
batteries as they may need to be recycled separately. Be
even greener by considering an upgrade of the hardware
or software on your existing device. Cell phones and
rechargeable batteries are accepted at the transfer
stations and some government locations; for more
information, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dpwes/
recycling/recharge.htm.
Locations:
I-66 Transfer Station: 4618 West Ox Road, Fairfax
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I-95 Landfill Complex, 9850 Furnace Road, Lorton
Hours:
Every Day: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Turn Your Yard into a Wildlife
Sanctuary…Plant Native Species
by Jessica Bowser
The seasons are changing, the temperature is rising and
homeowners are cleaning up their yards and making plans
for improvements in their landscapes and gardens. The
plethora of plant options at the garden centers can seem
overwhelming and there are many
factors to consider to ensure that the
plants you choose will survive and
thrive in your yard without intensive
maintenance. There is an option that
will add beauty and sustainability to
your yard, attract wildlife, positively impact the
environment and is easy to maintain…Native plant
species.
Native plants are perfectly adapted to our local
environment. They will thrive in our soil conditions
without needing special fertilizers, pesticides or extensive
watering. They are hardy plants that will last once they
are established in your yard and will attract birds,
butterflies and other pollinators for years. Native plants
have colorful blossoms, berries and bright foliage
throughout the seasons.
The natural beauty of native plants raises property value,
conserves water and will make your yard attractive for
years to come, but that’s not all. Native plants do more
than save you time and money. They are good for the
environment too.
Development in Northern Virginia has eliminated many
natural areas with plant species that are needed to
maintain a healthy ecosystem. Non-native species have
been introduced that interrupt the natural cycle, including
invasive plants that can destroy ecosystems. Insects,
birds and bees all rely on native plants for food and
habitat. Planting native species in your yard will
contribute to the restoration of our delicate ecosystem
while supporting our environment. Your yard can become
a sanctuary for pollinators and other wildlife!
Ready to get started? Plant NOVA Natives is a local
organization that promotes and supports the planting of
native species. Their website has everything you need to
help you choose the right species for your yard. They also
provide information on garden centers and local native
plant sales. Are you looking for personalized
support? Plant NOVA Natives has partnered with
organizations such as Audubon At Home, who will come to
your home at no charge and help you choose plants that
are well-suited to your yard.
Native plants are the best choice for a sustainable, low
maintenance and beautiful yard. Enjoy the many years of
natural habitat and wildlife it will bring to your home!
Visit www.plantnovanatives.org
Bea Green
Dear Bea Green,
I would like my kids to learn more about Mother Earth
and why it is important to take care of her. They recycle
cans and don’t litter, but I don’t believe that that is
enough. Do you have any suggestions for fun ways to
teach them how important it
is to take care of this planet
they are inheriting?
Wanda Helpem
Dear Ms. Helpem,
There are some wonderful websites that offer games,
videos, quizzes and poems that make learning fun. Here
are three sites to try: www.abagslife.com, or
www.iwanttoberecycled.org , or
www.meetthegreens.org. I hope these sites prove
helpful.
— Bea
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From Beacon Press:
Cultivating native plants can help turn your yard into a
wildlife sanctuary — support your local butterflies!
From her vantage point as an
octogenarian gardener,
Elisabeth Sheldon knows that
one of the most important
elements in the making of
both a great garden and a
great gardener is the passage
of time. In Time and the
Gardener, Sheldon shares with
readers the lessons, triumphs,
tips, and favorite plants that
have inspired her over the last
three decades.
Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church
Friday Night Film Series Presents
“Glory”
Friday, April 14, 2017, 7:00 pm
You are invited to attend a free showing of
“Glory,” a 1989 American epic war film starring
Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary
Elwes and Morgan Freeman. The film is about one
of the first military units of the Union Army during
the American Civil War to be made up entirely of
African-American men (except for its officers), as
told from the point of view of Colonel Shaw, its
white commanding officer. The regiment was
especially known for its heroic actions at Fort
Wagner. Glory was nominated for five Academy
Awards and won three, including Denzel
Washington for Best Supporting Actor. The film is
based on the personal letters of Colonel Robert
Gould Shaw and the book “One Gallant Rush” by
Peter Burchard. This film event is part of AUUC’s
year-long Study Action Issue for 2016-2017, Racial
Justice in America.
Doors open at 6:30 pm; light refreshments provided
Film begins at 7:00 pm; a discussion follows the film
Films shown on Big Screen with Surround Sound
ACCOTINK UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH
10215 Lakehaven Court
Burke, Virginia 22015
703-503-4579, [email protected]
This is a free non-religious event open to the public. All welcome!
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Unitarian Universalist Principles
WE, THE MEMBER CONGREGATIONS OF THE
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST ASSOCIATION,
COVENANT TO AFFIRM AND PROMOTE
The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
Justice, equality, and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to
spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic
process within our congregations and in society at large;
The goal of world community with peace, liberty and
Justice for all;
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of
which we are a part.
ACCOTINK UU CHURCH
10125 Lakehaven Court
Burke, VA 22015-3907
Recycling at AUUC!
What
How
Where to Place
Recipient/More Info
Printer Cartridges
Used
Spring Mar Preschool
Paper or Reusable Grocery
Bags
Clean, folded
Box on lower level near
entrance by garden
Leave on upper level
coat closet shelf
Box Tops for Education
Logo on General Mills
products
Yellow covered can in
gallery
Commingled materials:
Use clear plastic bag liners; lift bin lid to discard
items that don’t fit
through slot/hole
Tall blue containers in
kitchen, near the west
entrance, office, and
downstairs.
Orders of service, office
paper, newspapers,
phone books, catalogs,
magazines, boxes, envelopes with windows, etc.
Take to recycle bin outside in the fire truck turn
around area
All types of paper, paperboard, and cardboard;
#1-7 Plastic and all glass
bottles;
Aluminum and steel cans,
pie plates, foil (rinsed)
NO FOAM waste – place in
trash
Lorton Community Action Center’s food distribution program
Weyanoke Elementary
School’s low-income children
If your refuse carrier
does not take some recyclables collected at
church, deposit them
directly into AUUC’s recycle dumpster outside.
Flatten boxes; tear large
pieces
Rinse, drain bottles and
cans
NOTE: We are no longer collecting food waste for composting. Please dispose of food waste in the trash or
garbage disposal. If someone wishes to take home coffee grounds for composting, please do.