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This Sunday
March 29 - "Held by a Mission" - 10:00 am - led by Rev. David Pyle
Mission/Purpose Workshop with Rev. David Pyle - 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
 On March 29, Rev. David Pyle, the Joseph Priestly District Executive, will lead our service with a sermon titled, “Held by a Mission.” Following the service, we will have a Subway sandwich lunch. Plan to stay during Second Hour for the all-congregation workshop to kick off UUCR’s new mission and purpose project, led by Rev. Pyle. We would like to invite everyone to get to know Rev. David, as he is our primary contact on the JPD staff. You probably saw his picture among those Rev. Barbara projected last week during her sermon. Did you know that he is also a UU Army Chaplain? There are only three of them in our denomination.
Would you like to help? We are asking for a $5 donation toward the lunch, but are looking for some cookie bakers. Do you have a favorite recipe? Please label your bakes so that those with allergies can avoid certain ingredients, and if you would like to share the recipe (in case someone just loves them) a 3-1/2” X 5” index card with the recipe is always welcome. Let’s show our great UUCR Cookie Hospitality!
UUCR Yoga - 4:30 PM
For descriptions of upcoming worship services, click here.
For more information, please visit our website at www.uureston.org.
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Schedule of events
Thurs, 3/26 - UUCR Bell Ringers - 6:45 pm
Thurs, 3/26 - Web Site Refresh - 7:00 pm
Thurs, 3/26 - Seekers Listening Circle - 7:15 pm
Thurs, 3/26 - Choir Rehearsal - 7:30 pm
Sat, 3/28 - Leadership Council Meeting - 9 am
Sat, 3/28 - Mary Howard Memorial - 3 pm
Sun, 3/29 - Mindfulness Meditation - 9:15 am
Sun, 3/29 - Worship Service with Rev. David Pyle - 10 am
Sun, 3/29 - ALL CONGREGATION MISSION AND VISION WORKSHOP WITH REV. DAVID PYLE - 11:30 am
Sun, 3/29 - UUCR Yoga - 4:30 pm
Mon, 3/30 – JULIETs (Offsite) – 5:00 pm
Tues, 3/31 – ROMEOs (Virginia Kitchen) – 8:00 am
Tues, 3/31 – Caring Crafters – 10:00 am
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Minister's Corner
Sunday March 29: Visit of Rev. David Pyle, Joseph Priestley District Executive, “Held By a Mission”, Rev. David Pyle
What would it mean if the center of our religious tradition, amongst and between churches, we're a binding mission towards a transformed world?
Rev. David Pyle is the new District Executive for the Joseph Priestley District and facilitator for Congregational Life for the Central East Regional Group. Rev. Coeyman will assist Rev. Pyle in this service.
Plan to stay during Second Hour for the all-congregation workshop to kick of UUCR’s new mission and purpose project, led by Rev. Pyle. Defining UUCR’s mission is an important step in the process of beginning ministerial search. Everyone --- members and friends --- is strongly encouraged to attend this workshop.
Mary Howard Memorial Service: Saturday March 28, 3 p.m. UUCR Sanctuary
This Saturday will be a Celebration of the Life of Mary Howard, long-time member and dedicated leader of UUCR, who died in February. We anticipate that this memorial service will be well attended: Mary was known and loved by many in the wider community. May we ask UUCR members and friends, to the extent possible, to help as you can with parking by doing some or all of the following: Plan to arrive at UUCR a bit earlier than you normally do before an event. If you are in a multi-car family, please arrive in only one car, or come on bike, or foot, or carpool with friends. If you are willing, park across Wiehle Ave, on Fairways: there will be a crossing guard helping you across the street (UUCR staff will surrender their spaces to handicap parking). Please also help in seating in the sanctuary by not leaving any empty chairs between yourself and the person you sit next to. Blessings to UUCR as you celebrate Mary Howard’s life.
Easter Sunday: Flower Ceremony
Sunday April 5 is Easter Sunday. The morning worship will be multi-generational: that is, children will be in the sanctuary the entire time, and service leadership will be a collaborative between Rev. Coeyman, DLFD Courtney Wilson, and Music Director Nichole Hodges-Abassi.
As part of our multi-gen celebration, we will hold a UU Flower Ceremony. Everyone is invited to bring in cut flowers, to share with others during the ceremony. Plan to arrive a few minutes earlier than usual and bring your cut flowers to the altar area. Members of the worship committee and children will be there to receive your contributions and arrange them in bouquets. The Flower Ceremony during the service is a ritual celebrating renewal through the taking away of a new flower from the assemble bouquets.
Circles of Trust: Geography of Grace II:
If you are interested in taking Part II of Circles of Trust, which I can offer in five sessions during the spring, sign up no later than Sunday April 12. The sign-up sheet is in the Sign-Up Corner, or send a message to admin@uureston.org. We will need enrollment of twelve for the class to go forward this spring. Any questions, contact Rev Barbara, minister@uureston.org.
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Membership Events
UUCR New Member Ceremony, Sunday April 26
On this date new members joining UUCR will be welcomed into the congregation in a ceremony held during the service.
If you have been attending UUCR regularly and have already participated in a Pathways to Membership session, then you are eligible to become a member. If you feel that membership is right for you at this time, please contact Kathy Deligianis, Membership Chair at kduucr@tuxers.net or call 571-490-3265.
If you have not yet attended a Pathways session, please see below to find UUCR Pathways to find out more.
UUCR Pathways to Membership, Saturday April 18th 10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Interested in learning more about UUCR or reconnecting with your UU Roots?
Attend our upcoming Pathways to Membership session.
This will be an opportunity for you to get acquainted with our minister, Barbara Coeyman, and church leaders. We will talk about our own faith journeys, a brief history of Unitarian Universalism, the development of our denomination, our principles and purposes, the commitments of membership, UUCR programs, and activities for involvement. Refreshments will be provided, and childcare will be available if requested
in advance.
For any questions or to RSVP for this event please contact Kathy Deligianis, Membership Chair at kduucr@tuxers.net or call 571-490-3265.
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S.Y.S. So We Can S.O.S.
(SAVE YOUR STUFF so we can SELL OUR STUFF)
UUCR Flea Market Returns as the UUCR Jumble Sale*
Please save your gently-used items for this spring's Jumble Sale* on Saturday, May 30th, from 9 AM to 2 PM. This is our church's (formerly traditional) community sale of used donated items, and we need your items and your time to make this event a success.
What to donate: furniture, electronics, kitchen items, clothing, shoes, toys, books, knick-knacks, sports equipment, tools, and the like. We will accept virtually anything in good working order that someone would want to buy.
If you have questions or would like to help, email as6699@hotmail.com and put UUCR in the subject line.
There will also be an opportunity volunteer or get more information at the Volunteer Fair after this Sunday's service. Both on the 30th and from 7-9 PM during the prior week, we need help sorting, carrying, pricing, advertising; with setup, cleanup, kitchen help, and more. Do you have a place for temporary storage of items? Can you drive your vehicle to pick up and drop off donations?
The UUCR 2015 used goods sale is being organized by Mary Moulton and Annie Simpson (703-391-7950) and we look forward to working with you to make it a success.
Join us on the 2015 adventure we are calling the UUCR Jumble Sale, and you'll have fun while serving the greater UUCR and Reston community.
* "Jumble Sale" is a British term meaning a used goods sale.
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New Website-presence committee needs members!
Do you have IT and web skills? Do you have great organizational skills? Do you like to wordsmith? Are you a wizard with social media? UUCR's new website presence committee can use your help if you have any of these talents.
Our new committee is chartered to keep our web presence fresh and relevant. These days, a web presence is far more than having a website. It includes social media strategies, like leveraging Twitter, Facebook, meetup.com and channels we may not be paying attention to. It includes using channels optimized for the public (our website) and for members (our calendar and this eBlast). Probably most important of all is to make sure our content is current and relevant. We need people to help manage the regular review of content on our website and in our other electronic communications outlet.
This new committee needs five active members and we're not quite there yet. If you can help out, contact Mark Hamill at markdhamill@gmail.com and we'll let you know when and where we next meet.
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When Fairies Come Out: Recent Paintings by Mary Ellen Mogee
Mary Ellen Mogee is exhibiting her recent paintings in the sanctuary from March 18- April 19. She has named the show “When Fairies Come Out”, from one of the poured paintings which gives the impression of fairies of different colors flying out of a tree hollow at night. For these poured paintings she uses new high-flow paints mixed with other acrylics giving very unique results. All of the paintings have a feeling of the mystical and fantastical about them and glow with Mary Ellen’s special color genius. She will host a closing reception on April 19, 2015, in the UUCR sanctuary from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Peter Lubitz will provide musical entertainment.
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Lifespan Faith Development News
Children and Youth Activities
(Download a detailed calendar of CYFD events in March.)
It’s time again for UUCR’s annual Easter Can Hunt! Please bring in cans for this great tradition and leave them in the boxes marked “Easter Can Hunt” in each foyer. All cans will be donated to the food bank after April 4.
Also coming up, make sure you have Sunday, April 12 on your calendar to see our bright and talented YRUU group lead service.
Adult Faith Development and Multigenerational Activities
(Download a calendar of AFD events in March.)
Upcoming AFD events:
Circles of Trust: Geography of Grace
Led by Rev. Barbara, this group will continue to meet in the library after service according to schedule.
Behind the Kitchen Door
Did you know that a common hourly wage for a restaurant worker is $2.13? “Behind the Kitchen Door”, a UUA common read, exposes the deplorable working conditions experienced by those in the U.S. restaurant industry and gives tips to fight against it. This book discussion and social action event will be led by Caroline Ewart and Courtney Wilson. To participate, see information in the foyer, or email Courtney Wilson at DLFD@uureston.org. You too can be a “paying customer paying attention.”
Talking About God
Do you long for a venue in which to discuss God? Gods? Spirit? Look for a new affinity group starting Wednesday nights in April that will use a moderated discussion format to explore our ideas of the “Something Bigger”.
Abrahamic Traditions
George Mason University will be holding a four-session class on Abrahamic Traditions beginning April 4. Click here for more information.
For any questions about faith development activities, please contact Courtney Wilson at DLFD@uureston.org.
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Green Sanctuary
Annual Potomac River Cleanup
UUCR, in cooperation with Reston Association, will hold its annual Potomac River Watershed cleanup on Saturday, April 11, from 9 am to about noon. Sign up with Peter Lubitz, Chair of Green Sanctuary in advance, or just come with appropriate attire.
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Social Action
Helping Hungry Kids
HELP HUNGRY KIDS IN YOUR COMMUNITY...SUPPORT HHK'S "FOOD OF THE MONTH" PROGRAM. BRING A BOX OF CRUNCHY GRANOLA BARS TO CHURCH SUNDAY!!!
The Closet is Seeking Volunteers!
Here are the dates that UUCR is set to take the lead on volunteers:
- Tuesday, April 7
- Tuesday, April 21
We need to fill two shifts: 10am- noon, and noon to 2pm. If you are interested, call Becky Trachtman at 571-434-0142. Give it a try - it's really quite a pleasure!
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Social Events
JULIETs
JULIETs (Just Us Ladies Imbibing Eating & Talking) meets on Mondays from 5-7 PM, often at a Reston Town Center establishment, enjoying great conversation and happy hour specials.See the UUCR Connect Group on MeetUp for details, or contact Annie Simpson at as6699@hotmail.com to get on our email list. Join us, won't you?
What is a ROMEO?
It stands for Retired Older Men Eating Out. You don't actually have to be retired to join us, but you do have to be available for breakfast and fellowship. The UUCR ROMEOs meet Tuesday mornings at 8 AM at the Virginia Kitchen, 450 Elden Street in Herndon, in the K-Mart plaza shopping center. We're usually at the tables way in the back, behind the kitchen area. Join us!
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Spiritual Practice
Yoga with Eileen Roehr (MSN, RNCS, RYT), Sundays 4:30pm to 5:45pm
If you are experienced in Yoga or want to try it for the first time, now is the time to join fellow UUs and friends. I enjoy the challenge of adapting to my students. You do not have to commit to a series — just come when you can. The class is in the Anasara Style, designed to increase joint flexibility, muscle tone, and most importantly, relaxation. The alphabet soup after my name indicates that I am a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist and registered yoga teacher.
Mindfulness Meditation: Sundays, 9:15am
Please join Steve Zappalla and Mary Ellen Mogee for a mindfulness meditation session. The group meets in the Library downstairs at 9:15am. The session lasts about 40 minutes and includes a 20 minute guided meditation.
Caring Crafters - Tuesdays, 10:00am
The UUCR Caring Crafters meet every Tuesday morning from 10 am to noon in the UUCR Library. Knitting, crocheting, and all forms of needlecraft are welcome. Bring your own project or use our yarn to make a blanket square. No previous experience required - we can teach you! Come enjoy conversation and experience the soothing powers of needlecraft. Please contact Linda Holloway – hollowaylinda@aol.com
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Information
Are you a UUCR Artist? Consider joining fellow artists at UUCR ART COMMITTEE
The committee sponsors visual arts activities in the church including the display of artwork in the church on a rotating basis, participation in visual arts activities, and arranging events in which members can create artwork. The committee supports the creation and maintenance of an aesthetic environment that enhances the spiritual and community activities that take place in the church building. We welcome new members and suggestions for future art shows.
Contact Co-Chairs for more information:
Piano Lessons Available, Studio at UUCR
- MASTERS DEGREE IN PIANO PERFORMANCE
- PEABODY CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
- MEMBER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FEDERATION OF MUSIC TEACHERS
- PLEASE CONTACT LINDA A. GILBERT AT 571-499-3929 OR 301-871-7490
Seeking Donations for Additional Hymnals
UUCR’s Music Program is seeking to purchase additional hymnals so that we have enough for everyone to have one within easy reach during Sunday services. Please consider donating a hymnal to the church. The cost is $28 for the gray hymnal and $18 for a teal hymnal. Checks should be made payable to UUCR, with “hymnal donation” marked in the memo line. Please contact Dana Jones-Sheppard (danajs_2000@yahoo.com) for more information about donating a hymnal, including whether you would like to have a bookplate noting “This Book Given by. . .” or “This Book Given in Memory of . . . by . . .” placed in the front of the donated hymnal.
Scheduling Events at UUCR
When scheduling church events and meetings, even off-campus, please contact the office manager (admin@uureston.org) to have your event put on the church calendar! Please note that this includes covenant groups!
Also, if you would like to have the door(s) unlocked for your event or meeting, you need to ask, as this does not happen automatically!
Caring Circle
The Caring Circle of this Congregation provides support at times of need, such as arranging for food and rides, organizing receptions after a memorial service, and keeping in contact with members and friends of this congregation who are ill or shut in. If you would like the support of the Caring Circle, please feel free to contact our Minister or our Caring Circle (caringcircle@uureston.org). If you have a care or concern that you would like to have included in the pastoral prayer, please contact Rev. Barbara by phone (703-956-9155) or email (minister@uureston.org).
UUA General Assembly, June 24-28 in Portland, Oregon
It is not too soon to give serious consideration to going to General Assembly (GA) this year. The UUA housing reservation system for 2015 is already open. Although GA does not take place until June, many people tend to make their reservations right away so they can obtain convenient housing close to the convention center, and to get special rates through the UUA reservation system. Reservations can be modified and/or canceled at a later date if necessary.
Our congregation is entitled to four voting delegates in addition to the minister. However, anyone can attend GA. The full time registration fee is $350 per person but increases to $405 after April 30. The fee is lower for youth or for shorter periods of attendance. Information about programming, scheduling, registration, housing, etc. can be found on the website, www.uua.org/ga.
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