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 —————————————————————-— 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 ———————————————————————————————— 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 • • 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!! • • • 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: • • • 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 ———————————————————————— 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! • • • • • • • 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.
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