Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA

09/14/2025

If we're open to it, we receive many gifts from our participation in congregational life—but the real trick is to learn to pass those gifts on. Rev. Amanda will explore the paradox of intentional community, which both helps us to build friendships and then asks us to look beyond those friendships toward the greater whole. Or in other words, church is not for you...it's for us. Join us to think about how UUCA can build the muscles of social contract so needed in the world today.

After worship, join us for the Faith Fair in the Reeb Center! This Sunday is the second in our 3 Weeks of Welcome, a three-part series honoring our mission statement: Come For Community, Find Inspiration, Live With Purpose.

09/12/2025

Just 2 days until Day 2 of our 3 Weeks of Welcome series!

Are you counting down with us? We are so excited for all the inspiration this Sunday will bring as we continue to live our mission—together.

Not only will Rev. Amanda lead an inspiring service focused on intentional community, but after the service, you'll have the chance to engage with and build that community at our Faith Fair.

Kids and families, this Sunday is for you too!
Religious Education for Children will kick off during the service, and all ages are welcome at the Faith Fair.

We can't wait to see you there!

09/11/2025

Discover, Connect, and Grow at the Faith Fair!

Join us after worship this Sunday for our Faith Fair—your one-stop opportunity to explore all the incredible ways to build community and grow in your faith.

Meet the inspiring leaders behind our ministries and small groups, ask questions, and find the perfect way to get involved. Whether you're looking for deep study, heartfelt service, fun fellowship, or meaningful connections—there's a place for you here.

Don’t miss this chance to take your next step in faith and find your people!

09/10/2025

Psst... Did you hear?

Adult Faith Development opportunities for Fall 2025 are open to all!

Click below to learn more about our three most popular offerings at UUCA — and to register for Faith 360 classes and Covenant Groups!

Stop by the Faith Fair this Sunday after service to meet group leaders, ask questions, and discover ways to get involved. There's a place for you here—come find it!

Email from Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Va. Find Inspiration! Adult Faith Development at UUCA It's time to kick off the Adult Faith Development year here at UUCA! Whether you're just b

09/09/2025

Thank you to all who gathered with us this past Sunday for our Ingathering and Water Communion.

Like streams flowing from many places into one sacred well, the water we poured together reflects the beauty of our shared faith—diverse in source, united in spirit. At UUCA, we are deeply grateful for a community that comes together with love at the center.

09/07/2025

We can’t wait to live our mission with you and celebrate our faith together. Joining us in-person tomorrow? The parking lot may get busy — keep reading for our tips to help make parking easier as we "Come for Community!"

And don't forget: worship starts at 10:15am every Sunday, both in-person and online!

If you are able-bodied and not traveling with children, please consider parking at one of our external lot options. These include:

a) Park across George Mason Dr in the Masonic Lodge parking lot (use this address in your GPS: 1 S. George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA 22204),

b) Park on the street in the neighborhood or along George Mason Dr,

c) Park at Arlington Hall West Park and follow the trail to 1st Pl S and UUCA.

Or, find a friend (or two) who lives nearby and arrange to carpool to church together. This not only will free up space in the parking lot, but also supports climate activism!

09/06/2025

Tomorrow is the day! We are kicking off our 3 Weeks of Welcome series with “Come for Community.” Join us as we honor our faith through Ingathering and Water Communion, followed by a celebration of our shared mission during coffee hour with refreshments and fellowship.

Don't forget to bring your water to take part in our water communion tradition.

09/06/2025

We’re counting down the days! This Sunday kicks off our 3 Weeks of Welcome series with “Come for Community.” Join us as we honor our faith through Ingathering and Water Communion, followed by a celebration of our shared mission during coffee hour with refreshments and fellowship.

Don't forget to bring your water to take part in our water communion tradition.

09/05/2025

ICE CREAM SOCIAL!!
This month’s First Friday event is an ice cream social. Come for pizza, trivia, ice cream and friendship! September 5th at 6:30pm at UUCA. Event is free, everyone is welcome.

08/31/2025

August 31, 2025

One Service @ 10:15am

"Seeing Red and Seeking Rest: Labor Day 2025"

Join Rev. Caitlin Cotter Coillberg (she/her), who recently served the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Charleston, West Virginia, for a service considering the questions of what it means to be a redneck, what we can learn from Appalachian labor movements, and what we are fighting for today. A descendant of Irish Union Organizers, and drawing from the work of Tricia Hersey, Rev. Caitlin invites us to fight for bread and fight for roses too

08/24/2025

Rev. Amanda Poppei & Rev. Carol Thomas Cissel

August 24, 2025

One service at 10:15am

Where Are the Helpers? The Aides? The Assistants? The Collaborators?

In times of change and challenge, who can we turn to for help?



“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Mr. Rogers



Our 24-hour-news cycle can feel relentlessly discouraging. With all that bad news, how do we find the good? Where is the positive amidst all the negative? Where are the sources of support and care? Join us to talk about discovering the people who are doing their best to make our current situation better. And, let’s shine a light on what WE can do to support one another as WE move through devastating and difficult times. PS We’re Blessing Backpacks too! Bring your Satchels, Calendars, Cell Phones, Laptops, and all the things that help you return to the autumn season of learning

08/17/2025

There and Back Again: When we set out on a journey, what are we hoping to find? And what if we discover something different? Rev. Amanda reflects on her time in Japan over sabbatical, and the other pilgrimages she found along the way.