Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA

11/30/2025

The light within our human heart is the foundation of hope and spirit. Its warmth sustains us, yet at times it can dim when our journey grows difficult. When our sparks join together in community, our shared light shines brilliantly — illuminating the darkness and rekindling hearts. Join us Sunday Nov 30th with Rev Amanda and Tommy Lo as we explore the inner light within all of us.
Upper-ages inclusive worship!

Later this week, many of us will gather with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. In a world filled with anxiety, pain, and grief, what does it mean to give thanks? How can we express gratitude as a community and as individuals? What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving (aside from Turkey, Stuffing, and Pumpkin Pie)? All Are Welcome. This is a multigenerational service and UUCA’s 3rd Mosaic Sunday of the 2025-2026 church year.

11/23/2025

Gratitude Sunday! More Questions Than Answers, More Love Than We Imagined

ALL ARE WELCOME! An All Ages Service.

Later this week, many of us will gather with family and friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. In a world filled with anxiety, pain, and grief, what does it mean to give thanks? How can we express gratitude as a community and as individuals? What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving (aside from Turkey, Stuffing, and Pumpkin Pie)? All Are Welcome. This is a multigenerational service and UUCA’s 3rd Mosaic Sunday of the 2025-2026 church year.

11/20/2025

Be tender, with those who are mourning.
Be attentive, to those who feel unsafe.
Be encouraging, to those who are revealing their truth.
Be prepared, to be led into the possibilities for tomorrow by those who tomorrow wasn’t built for.
Amen
B. Herbert

It’s the Transgender Day of Remembrance. May B. Herbert’s blessing guide us on our way… B. Herbert is a Black Genderfluid Unitarian Universalist from Meadville, Pennsylvania. They are a member of the Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism Ministerial network and a member of TRUUsT

11/16/2025

Rev. CTC is a bona fide lover of all things Norse and Scandinavian; she’s particularly intrigued by Finland and its icy customs. How do they survive those long, dark winters? Why is it called the happiest country on earth? What’s up with their love of saunas? While they do not celebrate Thanksgiving in Finland, the Finns are known for their demonstrative gratitude. They are people who show appreciation and thankfulness, not just talk about it. They also have a culture steeped in SISU, “…a concept unique to Finland. SISU encompasses the qualities of perseverance and determination, embracing ways to overcome the adversities they face in life. Join her to talk about SISU, Grit & Gratitude. UUCA’s handbell group will be ringing. See you Sunday!

11/13/2025

The countdown continues, we are down to two days left! 🎉 The UUCA Services Auction is this Saturday — and it’s not just about bidding, it’s about building connections. 💛 Every homemade treat, weekend getaway, service, and handcrafted treasure carries a story (and maybe a new friendship!). Don’t miss your chance to laugh, connect, and take home something special. 🥳 Online bidding remains open until the Live Event begins: https://event.auctria.com/491dda4a-990b-45d8-8b5d-017a129d4633/

11/12/2025

On Veterans Day-
“If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is ‘Thank You,’ it will be enough” — Meister Eckhart

Today we have set aside time to publicly say thank you to our siblings who have served in the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines; to say ‘Thank You’ to all who served, whatever their role, wherever their service took them.

We say ‘Thank You’ to those whose service was brief, and to those who made a career of their service.

We say ‘Thank You’ to those who remember their service with fondness, and to those whose time in service still haunts them.

We say ‘Thank You’ to those who returned to us largely intact, who found jobs, started families, and who continue to find ways to serve their communities.

We say ‘Thank You’ to veterans who returned with brokenness so deep that they continue to struggle to find a role or even a home in our communities.

God of many names, Source of all Love, in the face of all this, sometimes the only prayer we have is ‘Thank You.’ We pray it will be enough.

By Wren Bellavance-Grace

11/10/2025

Dive into our Services Auction this weekend! Get your tickets now!
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11/06/2025

We have entered a month of Nurturing Gratitude with Soul Matters. We hope you will Gather in Gratitude with us at the upcoming events we have planned for you! Together, lets nurture our gratitude and seek out optimism.

11/01/2025

Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour as Daylight Savings ends tomorrow!

10/31/2025

Today is the day!!

This evening, October 31st, 3pm & 7pm, at UUCA: Film Community Screening & Reception for Grains of Sand!

Grounded in the UU way of being in the world…and filmed over 8 years, GRAINS OF SAND accompanies filmmaker Sarah Gross’s (Director & Producer) mother and mother-in-law, artists and close friends, as they enter their ninth decade. One of the two women, Margot Campbell Gross, a central figure in the film, was a UU minister for many years and continues as minister emerita at the UU church of San Francisco.

Through conversation, memories, artwork, and reflections by the filmmaker herself, they create this positive coming-of-age story together.

After the screening, there will be a reception for the film's Editor and Producer.

Learn more about the film here: https://grainsofsandthefilm.com/

10/30/2025

Count Down With Us! Just 2 days left...

Tomorrow, October 31st, 3pm & 7pm, at UUCA: Film Community Screening & Reception for Grains of Sand!

Grounded in the UU way of being in the world…and filmed over 8 years, GRAINS OF SAND accompanies filmmaker Sarah Gross’s (Director & Producer) mother and mother-in-law, artists and close friends, as they enter their ninth decade. One of the two women, Margot Campbell Gross, a central figure in the film, was a UU minister for many years and continues as minister emerita at the UU church of San Francisco.

Through conversation, memories, artwork, and reflections by the filmmaker herself, they create this positive coming-of-age story together.

After the screening, there will be a reception for the film's Editor and Producer.

Learn more about the film here: https://grainsofsandthefilm.com/