Adult Education and ActivitiesAdult Education and Activities
Programs: Spring 2008
Through the activities described in this pamphlet, AUUC offers a variety of programs to meet the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, community, and fun needs of our members, friends and guests, of all ages. While several of the programs and activities listed in the pages that follow are designed for individuals 14 and up, we do hope you’ll bring family members of all ages to our monthly community activities and other events listed for all ages. If you have any questions or concerns about any of our programs, please, don’t hesitate to ask. We hope that you will join us for all the great times we’ll have this year!
AE Boosters Support Lifespan Education
Lifespan Education brings enrichment and personal growth. While some programs are free, there may be a nominal fee for a class or series. A donation of $20 is all it takes to become an AE Booster. Becoming an AE Booster allows you to take most of the AE programs offered during the upcoming fiscal year for free. (There’s a discounted rate for Circle Dance.) Scholarships covering AE Booster costs are always available. Those who do not want to be an AE Booster can still pay separately for each program (for example, $10 for a series / $5 for a one-time event).
Registration is ongoing through the year. Registration forms are in the back of this brochure and are available from your Director of Lifespan Education. Completed forms can be left on the AE table or in the church office.
Would you like to be a part of the Lifespan Education Committee?
It takes a group effort to coordinate and publicize these programs. As you look through this booklet, you’ll find a wide variety of programs and resources offered for any interest – including spiritual needs, personal growth and social justice. You can help make this all happen by joining the Lifespan Ed Committee. Talk to a member of the Lifespan Education Committee today or Sarah Edelson, DLE.
Covenant Groups
There are no registration fees for Covenant Groups. Registration begins in September and is ongoing through the year.
Other Programs
Registration for many of the social activities, special events and other ongoing groups may be done at the AE table, or by calling or e-mailing the contact person for each group. Check individual listings for these requirements and fees or see the registration form in the back of this booklet.
Scholarships and waivers are available for any activity.
Please speak with Sarah Edelson, DLE for more information.
Come learn about the foundations of Unitarian Universalism at Accotink’s quarterly Newcomers Orientation class. Who were UU’s founders? What is UU theology? How has the church evolved? How do I fit in? What is Accotink’s history, and how does the church operate? Open to newcomers and old-timers alike.
Facilitator: Rev. Lyn Plumb, (703) 503-4579
Date and time: Saturday, March 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Room 121
Experience the healing power of toning and chanting!
We meet with the intention to explore our own vocal sounds, pure tones, and chants. The use of conscious sounds relieves stress and clears blockages in the body, creating a sense of well-being and joyful expansion. The experience is playful, powerful, fun and experimental. We sound for our own physical, emotional, spiritual health, or for that of another person.
Participants can bring chants to share and instruments such as drums, crystal bowls and rattles to expand our play. This gathering is for women and men of all ages. Newcomers welcome! Bring water to drink!!
Contact: Michele Porzel, sccds.retreats@gmail.com, 571-321-0379
Dates: First Mondays: February 4, March 3, April 7, May 5
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 suggested donation per session
This 5 week course will raise awareness of what constitutes Right Relations and hone our ability to practice them. It will begin with Right Relations in our personal lives, but then will move on to Right Relations within our own church community. Designed to foster growth in love and spirit, these sessions are intended for all youth and adult members and friends of AUUC. We extend a special invitation to those in leadership positions, or people who hope to be soon. This course is one of many steps in forming a congregational Covenant of Right Relations.
Facilitators: Rev. Lyn Plumb (703 – 399- 4221) & Heather Patterson
Dates & Time: 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 PM (2/7, 2/21, 3/6, 3/20, 4/3)
Unitarian Universalism has official been a welcoming community since 1970 and our own AUUC is one of many Welcoming UU Congregations. These evening discussions will cover a range of “queer” topics from asexuality to transgender. Using materials from the UUA Office of Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Concerns, this program will be filled with the latest information and concerns in the BLGT community. Join these discussions to find answers to your own questions or to help us continue to be a welcoming congregation.
Facilitator: Mimi Konoza mkonoza@cox.net
Dates & Time: Mondays 7-10 p.m. (2/25, 3/10, 3/24, 4/14. 4/28, 5/2)
Cost: $10 for series (covers cost of printed materials)
“SoupRE Sundays”
This spring the Lifespan Education Committee is thrilled to present SoupRE Sundays again this spring. We are offering three different Adult Education Courses listed below and on the following pages as part of this new format for our Adult RE. Adult and family classes will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., activities for children and a quiet homework room will also be available during this time. A community soup dinner will follow for all from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We hope that you will join us for SoupRE Sundays on the first and third Sundays listed below.
When: March 2 & 16 April 6 & 20 May 4
Cost: $20/individual, $35/family
*Costs for classes offered as part of SoupRE Sundays will cover materials for courses and drinks provided for dinner. Scholarships available. Contact Sarah Edelson, auuc_dle@earthlink.net for more information about SoupRE Sundays.
Join us as Accotink offers this long-awaited update of the popular feminist theology curriculum, Cakes for the Queen of Heaven, completed just last spring. IN ANCIENT TIMES introduces participants to ancient Goddesses, weaving their stories together with major concerns of women today. The themes of the Session Plans are: The Sacred Female, In the Name of the Mother and the Daughter, Womanpower, The First Turning-From Goddess to God, and Reclaiming Women's Heritage of Peace. Sessions will include songs, chants and visual pieces. The first Cakes for the Queen of Heaven was a life-changing experience for many. With many of the same women creating In Ancient Times, it too is sure to be a worthwhile adventure. This course is designed for adults and youth over 16 years.
Leader: Tuppence Blackwell
Dates & Time: See SoupRE Sundays!
These family friendly sessions is inspired by Forming Right Relations course for adults offered by Rev. Lyn Plumb and Heather Patterson. We will use stories and activities for a variety of ages to explore Right Relations in our families, with our friends, and coworkers. We will raise awareness of what constitutes Right Relations and find ways to practice them.
Facilitator: Julie Schuck
Contact: Sarah Edelson, auuc_dle@earthlink.net
Dates & Time: See SoupRE Sundays!
In this course individuals will reflect on their religious experiences and knowledge and create their own credos. The process of study, reflection, group discussion, and credo-writing guides participants in examining and articulating their own and the community's theology. Part I invites each person to write his or her spiritual odyssey and examines a structure for a liberal theological model, varieties of religious experience, human nature, ultimate reality, history, ethics, and religious meaning.
Facilitator: Rich Kellet
Contact: Sarah Edelson, dle@accotinkuuc.org
Dates & Time: Will meet as part of SoupRE Sundays on some nights.
March 2, 16, 30, April 13, May 4
Youth and adults are invited to join us for a special series of movie nights this spring. Movies and activities selected from the UU curriculum Popcorn Theology, will allow us to use popular films to examine issues of theological and ethical importance in our world. Join us one time, or for the series.
Contact: Sarah Edelson dle@accotinkuuc.org
Cost: $2 per person per night, or $5 per person for series
Dates & Time:
Movies will begin at 7:00, no previews!
Voices are needed to join the choir and help bring a musical dimension to our Sunday services. Rehearsals are held twice a month, on Sunday evenings, and the choir performs about twice a month and for special services. New members are always welcome.
Music director: Clayton Nunes
Call the church office (703) 503-4579 or e-mail accotinkuuc@verizon.net, for more information.
Come share the joy of music and movement with Circle Dance on the first Saturday evening of the month. Circle Dance as a spiritual practice is based on international folk dance but also uses contemporary music and choreography. The steps are low-impact, fun and easy to learn. Everyone is welcome to join in – no experience or partner is necessary. We'll share poetry, story-telling and other instrumental offerings as well. No fee or admission charge.
Facilitator: Judy Robison
Dates: Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7
Time: 7-9:30 p.m. (short break for refreshments)
Chi Gong provides an opportunity for meditation and movement. This “breath work” enhances the energy, mobilization and stamina of the body. The group meets on occasional Saturdays; let us know if you wish to be added to the Chi Gong contact list.
Contact: Diana Wilson & Walter Wilson 703.424.4690 redeft@baymoon.com
Are you home during the day with a little one and looking for some good company? Come on over to AUUC for some casual conversations with other Accotink mom’s and dad’s. Bring your young ones, some toys or a blanket, and some food, if you’d like. This group will occasional meet outside of the church so send an email or call to verify meeting plans.
Contact: Sarah Edelson, dle@accutinkuuc.org (703)503-4579
Dates and Times: 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The Accotink Needlework Circle is an opportunity for those interested in all types of needlework (knitting, crocheting, tatting, embroidery, cross-stitching, quilting, etc.) to gather for friendship, fellowship and fun. This group is always open and welcomes new adults and teens. You can attend regularly or come-as-you-can. The focus is to gather around friendship, share our knowledge and skills, create projects for AUUC, and have time to work on personal projects. No experience is necessary, and there is no homework! We take occasional field trips to needlework exhibits, and share information about what is going on in the area.
If there is interest in meeting on an evening or Sunday afternoon, or to be on our e-mail reminder list, contact Marsha or Hannah.
Contacts: Marsha White and Hannah Truitt
Dates and time: Most Tuesday mornings in the gallery, 9:15-11 a.m.
This informal, adult group meets on selected Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church’s gallery. We always welcome newcomers! Come every time, occasionally, just for lunch, or just the programs; no reservations are required or expected. Bring your own brown bag lunch; we provide dessert, coffee and tea. We socialize informally over lunch, and then share of joys, concerns and church news. Our discussion of the day’s topic begins at noon and ends promptly at 1 p.m. Everyone helps to set-up and clean-up. We draw programs from attendees, and occasionally have outside presenters or a field trip. And, we always have time for discussion! Look for details in the newsletter and the Sunday Supplement, or pick up a flyer on the west bulletin board.
Contact: Jan Clement,
Dates: Generally the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
Time: 11:15 a.m.-noon for lunch; noon-1 p.m. for discussion.
Interested in exploring and developing your own thoughts, memories, experiences, spirituality through writing and discussion? Join this new group for support and community. Time and place to be decided.
Contact: Diana Wilson 703.424.4690 redeft@baymoon.com
Did you yearn to be on stage in high school or college, but could never muster the
courage? Perhaps you were once on stage, but don’t have the time now to devote to a theater production. Here’s a chance to join other play-loving folks in a no-threat, fun-loving gathering. This group meets monthly in members’ homes to read plays. The Master of Ceremonies chooses the play and arranges the potluck.
Contact: Paulette Lichtman-Panzer
Dates: Third Friday of the month, at members’ homes
Chi GongChi Gong provides an opportunity for meditation and movement. This “breath work” enhances the energy, mobilization and stamina of the body. The group meets on occasional Saturdays; let us know if you wish to be added to the Chi Gong contact list.
Contact: Diana Wilson & Walter Wilson 703.424.4690 redeft@baymoon.com
fee Correspondents
Come join us as we socialize, drink coffee/cider, and write cards in response to Joys and Sorrows of our members and friends.
Contact: Dotty Smith
Time: Every few weeks on Mondays or Tuesdays, from 4:30-6 p.m. Call for dates
This is “friendly” duplicate bridge for those who are not tres serious. We meet once a month on the first Friday night of the month. Usually we have three or four tables of players and would love to have you join us. Please call at least three days in advance to let us know that you are coming so we can set up the correct number of tables.
Leaders: Moe and Ginny Moser
Day & Time: First Friday of the month, 7:30 p.m.
Need a relief from the stressors in your life? Want to get in touch with nature again? Just spend 15 minutes or more in our hillside garden on a regular basis. Sit on the benches in the gazebo and take in the plants and wildlife, noting the changes of the season. Or take time to pull a few weeds. Or adopt-a-plot to regularly tend. Talk to Jane Taylor or Dell Roy for information about identifying weeds or to care for a plot.
Contact: Dell Roy
Accotink members, leadership, and friends are committed to seek Green Sanctuary accreditation through the UU Ministry for Earth. Our Green Sanctuary Committee, along with other church committees and groups, is currently assessing how green AUUC is, and is gathering ideas about future steps. This fall we will build a plan build a program plan around four key areas: Worship and Celebration, Religious Education, Environmental Justice, or Sustainable Living. We need you ideas and commitment. Please contact or e-mail Jan Clement, Maureen Gray or Marsha White.
Contacts: Marsha White, Jan Clement, Maureen Gray,
The Sacred Circle workshops are a series of gatherings to explore our energy body with a heart centered experiential approach. We use guided meditations, gentle toning, Chi Gong movements and group sharing to move deeper into the heart to activate natural healing and raise our vibration.
Facilitator: Valerie Kiraly 202-273-8074 indigoval@hotmail.com
Dates and Time: 7:30 p.m. on 3rd Mondays of the month beginning in March.
The Women’s Book Discussion Group is a relaxed gathering of women who enjoy reading and discussing informative, fascinating, or “just plain fun” books. The group meets monthly in participants’ homes to enjoy light refreshments and congenial conversation related to the selected book of the month. The participants select diverse books of interest, generally available in paperback, in the public library, online, and in local new or used bookstores. The books are selected six months in advance to allow plenty of time to read selections of interest to you and swap books with others. There is no pressure to complete reading a book to participate in the discussions, and you may attend as few or as many meetings as desired. The hostess location is announced each month in the newsletter and the Sunday supplement. Please RSVP to the hostess.
Contact: Claire Brown
Location: Various homes on a rotating volunteer basis
Time: 7:30 pm on 4th Thursday of the month
Dates and Selections for 2008
- Feb 11: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel by Lisa See.
- Mar 10: The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan
- Apr 14: Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia by Elizabeth Gilbert
- May 12: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
- June 9: China Road: A Journey into the Future of a Rising Power by Rob Gifford
- July 14: The Last Witchfinder: A Novel by James Morrow
- Aug11: Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
We schedule a potluck in coordination for most of our Sacred Wheel Ceremonies. Even if you won’t be making it to our Sacred Wheel Ceremonies, join us for these community potlucks. (Descriptions of Sacred Wheel Ceremonies listed in Spiritual Paths.)
Potluck Dates & Times:
Come for some warm fellowship at a potluck dinner—don’tforget to bring a dish to share. Beverages will be provided. Come, also, to partake in a facilitated discussion on the matter of our Sunday morning service times – be it one service, two services each Sunday morning, or other possibilities. Come with an open mind and a willingness to listenand engage with others as a way to practice Right Relations with one another.
Children are welcome. Activites will be provided for them during the discussion time. If you need a ride, please call either Doug McCusker or Rev. Lyn so one can be arranged for you.
Join members of our Season for Nonviolence crew for this festive celebration of cultural diversity. Bring a dish to share that shows off your heritage, or your specialized tastes. We hope to have artefacts, crafts, stories, and other activities from multiple cultures and foreign counties. If you have experiences or activities to share let us know. Look for sign-ups for dishes and more as the date approaches.
Contact: Heather Patterson
Join us for our “first night” of Pesach (Passover), when we have a special meal filled with ritual to remind us of the significance of the holiday. Pesach is a time to acknowledge freedom from bondage; it is a commemoration to freedom. Our Seder is an opportunity to gather for the sake of learning about and honouring this Jewish holiday and to be with our church community. Look for sign-ups for dishes and more as the date approaches.
Come and join fellow AUUCers in cleaning the roadsides of Huntsman Boulevard. Bring hat, water, sunscreen and gloves. Expect 1-2 hours of work. Meet at Huntsman Square Shopping Center.
Leaders: Pete Fontneau, Ed Jaffee
Date and time: Saturday, March 1, at 8:00 a.m.
Beacon House is our UU urban ministry that helps at-risk youth and families of the Edgewood Terrace community in Northeast D.C., offering educational, cultural, recreational and athletic programs. Accotink supports the work of Beacon House with contributions of volunteer time, and collections for school supplies and holiday gifts. There are many volunteer oppor¬tunities to work with youth including chaperoning, assisting with homework after school, evening one-one tutoring, mentoring College Bound high-schoolers, field trips and assisting with special events such as the literacy event and a summer picnic. If you’d like to learn more, contact our liaison, Jim Girard.
Find yourself busy but still wanting to support Accotink’s social justice work? The Social Justice Committee invites you to place a contribution in the basket on the second Sunday of each month. Checks may also be made out to the recipient group or to AUUC with “Second Sunday” on the memo line and mailed or dropped by the office. The schedule through June will be:
The Covenant Groups give individuals a chance to explore and deepen their spiritual understanding while building connections with others. Small groups of six to ten meet once or twice a month for two hours in members’ homes. You can enroll throughout the church year. There’s a variety of meeting days and times. Participants are asked to commit for at least six months on placement in a group, but membership may continue indefinitely.
Contact: Theresa Ramsay-Clark
Day and time: Once or twice a month, as determined by facilitator and the group
Location: Members’ homes
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Circle Dance, as a spiritual path, provides the opportunity to deepen our spiritual experience through the exploration of ancient dance traditions and their spiritual roots. The powerful knowing of what it means to honor and belong to each other within the Web of Life is celebrated within the steps and music of dancers who allow their bodies to tell stories of life: hope, health and happiness as well as pain, sorrow and surrendering to a universal Love that touches our souls with a deep Joy--as we allow it. Be part of the growing number of women and men finding new spiritual expression. . .and fun. . .in a nourishing circle of dancers. See the description of circle dance listed in the Ongoing Groups section in this booklet for dates and times.
The Sacred Circle workshops are a series of gatherings to explore our energy body with a heart centered experiential approach. We use guided meditations, gentle toning, Chi Gong movements and group sharing to move deeper into the heart to activate natural healing and raise our vibration. . See the description of Sacred Circle Workshops listed in the Ongoing Groups section in this booklet for dates and times.
An Exploration of Consciousness in Our Universe and in Ourselves
Led by Accotink member Michele Porzel, NCMT
For further information contact: Michele Porzel, 571-321-0379, sccds.retreats@gmail.com or at www.intuitivehealingcenter.com
Many religions—and from the historical and archaeological hits, most past religions—do a better job than our Judea-Christian heritage of enabling worshipers to show “respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.” These traditions acknowledge and celebrate the eternal cycle of the seasons with a wealth of myths, deities, symbols, rituals, and sacred days.
Some of us at Accotink find a strong spiritual source in nature. Borrowing the pattern from those other traditions, we too celebrate the sacred wheel of seasons at eight points of the earth’s trip around the sun. We also incorporate some of their symbols and rituals into the design of our own ceremonies. Each person who leads a ceremony builds on the previous efforts. New ideas are delightfully encouraged; new ceremony planners are welcomed with joy.
Accotink Sacred Wheel holds simple, participatory, open-to-all-ages ceremonies that help us spiritually experience our UU seventh principle. The next four are Imbolc, Spring Equinox, Beltane, and Summer Solstice . Join us!
Accotink Sacred Wheel contact: Hannah Truitt
See descriptions listed under specific event.
In many northern-hemisphere cultures, both modern and ancient, spring begins with religious ceremonies and secular customs at the midpoint between winter solstice and spring equinox. At this time, in winter cold, lambs are born, and the earliest shoots and flowers appear. We give our ceremony the Celtic name Imbolc (aka Candlemas and even Groundhog Day) and focus on the themes of purification; renewed commitments and/or new beginnings; and inspiration. As the earth begins to change from winter into spring, we can comfortable anticipate change in our lives.
Get in sync with the earth and plan growth-promoting changes in your life. Feel the seasonal stirrings. Bring your wishes for new direction in your life. If you want, bring candles for the altar and a snack to share afterwards. All ages are welcome.
When: Saturday, February 9. Check our newsletter/website for more details.
On the equinox every part of planet earth experiences equal day and night. In our region the vernal equinox accurately marks the greening of the trees and the exuberant flowering of spring. The whole world is reborn with a contagious energy that makes us laugh more and love getting up in the mornings. Come celebrate this joyous time of year! If you wish, bring an altar candle and a snack to share afterwards. All ages welcomed; we’ll pot flowers and probably dance, both of which the kids always enjoy.
When: Saturday, March 22. Check our newsletter/website for more details.
Throughout the northern hemisphere Beltane or May Day—midway between the spring equinox and summer solstice—is a festival or planting and new growth, and of re-energizing the life force. It is a time to take joy in our labours and our ability to bring forth good fruits. Come celebrate your creative energy and the earth’s! If you wish, bring a candle for the altar and a snack to share afterwards. All ages welcome; children especially like the ceremony in the woods and playing in the dark during the picnic.
When: Saturday, May 3. Check our newsletter/website for more details.
The summer solstice marks the zenith of the sun, the longest day of the year when the sun’s effect is most powerful. It is a time to mark peak moments, to luxuriate in warmth and growth, to remember that we like the sun contain the power of nurture and sustain, and to acknowledge our responsibility to burn as brightly as we can. If you wish, bring a candle for the altar and a dish to share afterwards.
When: Saturday, June 21. Check our newsletter/website for more details.
Are you interested in becoming more involved in our music and worship experiences at AUUC? This day festival will have lots of workshops, new choral music, tons of fun, and great food, too. Join over one hundred musician and worship leaders for an all day festival that will inspire you, exhaust you, and fill you up. Help us bring a car full of AUUCers! Cost (covers food and music) is $35 per person through February 17 and is $40 after that date.
Contact: Pete Fontneau
Date & Time: Saturday, February 23, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: The Unitarian Society of Germantown, Philadelphia, PA
Drum out the doldrums! Beat away the blahs! The facilitators’ Circle of the Joseph Priestley District Women and Religion and the UU Fellowship of Pottstown, PA invite UU women to join Marcy Francis, Minister of Healing through Music, Movement and Touch at The Christian Association at Penn, as she and her professional team lead a drumming circle. Pack a brown bag lunch (drinks and snacks provided), wear loose clothes and comfortable shoes and bring your own hand-held rhythm or percussion instrument. There will be extra instruments for those who need to borrow one. Advanced registration and payment (mail by Feb. 21st) is required.
Contact: Jennifer Mossholder (610) 906-1928
Date & Time: Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: UU Fellowship of Pottstown, PA
Members and friends of all ages are invited to attend the JPD Spring Conference in nearby Bethesda, MD. This year’s theme is “Voices of Justice, Hands of Change”. Keynote Rob Keithan, Director of the Washington Office for advocacy of the UUA, will ask us to ponder just “Who Do We Think We Are?” His interactive presentation will look at how—and why—we see ourselves as Unitarian Universalists: who we are, who we think we are, and what that means in terms of our power and our purpose in our world. The conference is an opportunity to meet and connect with UUs from all over the Joseph Priestley District. The weekend will include workshops on subjects ranging from social justice to endowment planning, with some topics that are just for you. There will be programming for children and youth of all ages, including a bridging workshop for our soon-to-be-graduates. Those attending are sure to experience some great worship services, and this year the conference has been expanded to Sunday morning, when Unitarian Church of Harrisburg will join the conference attendees for a special intergenerational worship service at the hotel
Contact: Sarah Edelson, dle@accutinkuuc.org
Date & time: Friday, March 28 through Sunday, March 30
Location: Doubletree Hotel, Bethesda, MD
Common Threads
It’s not too early to plan for General Assembly in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, June 25-29, 2008 (Wednesday through Sunday). General Assembly is the annual business meeting of your association of congregations. Accotink normally designates its five lay member delegates at the April board meeting.
This is an opportunity to see Unitarian Universalists from all over the US and Canada. This is an opportunity to see our association, through congregation member-delegates take stands on social justice issues. This is an opportunity to attend powerful UU worship experiences, an exciting business meeting, workshops that will enrich your life and workshops that will enrich the life of AUUC.
The two days preceding General Assembly will be devoted to lay leadership at “UU University”. Registration and hotel reservations open on March 1.
See www.uua.org/ga for lots more information on General Assembly.
Contact: Sarah Edelson, dle@accutinkuuc.org
Date and Location: June 25-29, 2007, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Future Dates: June 2009, in Salt Lake City, UT/June 2010, in Minneapolis, MN
Unitarian Universalist Mid-Atlantic Community
This year’s theme: “To Be is To Become: Process Philosophy for Spiritual Practice and Faithful Action”
The Unitarian Universalist Mid-Atlantic Community (UUMAC) is an intergenerational experience for UU’s from the Joseph Priestly and Metro New York districts and their friends. Each summer, we gather for a week to learn, grow, retreat and recreate tother. For some, UUMAC is an ever-expanding family reunion. For others, it’s an opportunity for rest and renewal, or a week of challenging intellectual activity, with though provoking speakers and workshops. Some see it as just plain fun, indoors and out, from puzzles and contra dancing to a rollicking rafting trip. Most of all, it is a community.
This information and more can be found online, at www.uumac.org
Dates& Location: UUMAC 2008 is July 20-26, DeSales Univesity, Center Valley, PA
Southeast Unitarian Universalist 2008: Pilgrimage
Looking for a great, affordable experience for your family, one with lots of adventures and filled with friends? Come to SUUSI!
You’ll be welcomed warmly and invited into our community. Together, we’ll create a week of conversation, reflection, and activity. You’ll be challenged intellectually and nurtured spiritually. You can stay up all night dancing or making music, and spend all day communing with nature or exploring your personal growth. We have special programs for youth and teens so be sure to bring the whole family.
SUUS is an “intentional community” of approximately 1,000 people who gather in July to explore our interconnectedness, learn new ways of seeing our world and each other, delight in the joys of meeting old friends and making new ones, share outdoor adventures, dance, and sing. We hope you’ll join us in 2008!
This information and more can be found online, at www.suusi.org
Dates & Location: July 20-26, 2008 in Radford, VA
Contact: Sarah Edelson, dle@accutinkuuc.org
Living the Promise of Unitarian Universalism: Turning Outward in Faith
July 28-August 3, Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA
Grow your congregation into a more loving, thriving community of prophetic word and deed.
UULTI (Unitarian Universalist Leadership Team Institute) is a remarkable week-long residential learning experience to renew faith, embrace congregational growth and change, welcome and nurture all, and fulfill the hopeful loving promise of Unitarian Universalism in the wider world. Individuals will forge new partnerships, teams will be strengthened, and all will be inspired and empowered. Return to your congregation with practical tools and powerful ideas.
The Mountain is a unique center located in the breathtaking beauty of the Appalachians, in the southernmost section of the Blue Ridge Mountains. With spectacular views, ancient white oak forests, and simple, modern housing and meeting facilities, challenge course and walking trails galore, The Mountain is a perfect site for personal and group retreats, conferences, meetings, leadership trainings and community building events. Open year-round, The Mountain offers unique programs and camps for youth, seniors and every age in between. From spiritual renewal to intensive learning, to fun and adventure, The Mountain has it all!
This information and more can be found online, at http://www.mountaincenters.org
Visit http://www.mountaincenters.org/mountaincamp.html for information about MountainCamp.
Further Links and Resources |
AUUC is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, headquartered in Boston, MA. The association has a wealth of information and services available at this Web site, including links to UUs in the news, publications, and programs for social justice.
On the North American continent, Unitarian Universalist congregations are divided into districts. Accotink UUC is a member of the Joseph Priestley District. Besides information and links about Unitarian Universalism, the JPD also supplies local workshops on church operations and leadership. Look for JPD announcements at this Web site or type in Joseph Priestley District on your browser.
Information about local events and connections to UU Women & Religion is available through the quarterly e-newsletter Womuunweb. To place information in the next newsletter, contact Marsha White. Visit www.uuwr.org for more information about UU Women & Religion.
UUA designates ages 18-35 as Young Adults. To check out programming information, go through the link at uua.org or go to: www25.uua.org/ya-cm/index_js.html
Students attending colleges and universities in the Washington, D.C., area can locate and meet other UU students and young adults through this link. Type in UU Young Adult Network, which also publishes a regular newsletter. The Young Adults Network sponsors regional conferences, training workshops and social justice projects. Local events will be publicized on our bulletin board and newsletter, or check the Web site for more activities for youth and young adults.
Also, visit JPD’s UU Young Adult Network on the web at jpd.uuyan.org for information about Young Adults in our district.