Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA

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!
https://conta.cc/4nK79T7

Email from Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, Va. For the 2025 UUCA Services Auction  Ahoy Matey's!  Get Ready to Seas the Night! Our auction is shore to make waves this weekend UUCA Serv

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.

11/02/2025

"Lessons I Learned From My Mother . . . About Resisting Oppression"
As we begin a month of focusing on what it means to give thanks and practice gratitude, Rev. Roberta offers this sermon as an expression of gratitude to her mother, who was a ferocious social justice warrior. And since this is also the Sunday before a very important election in Virginia, there might be a few thoughts about how voting fits into the picture.

November 2025 STP Recipient: AFAC- Arlington Food Assistance Center

AFAC is Arlington’s primary food support provider to low-income individuals and families. Through centers around the county, it provides food staples and protein products to those in need. UUCA volunteers help distribute food to AFAC clients bi-monthly, typically serving 100 to 200 Arlington families. They also assist with other activities, including food drives, sorting donations, and direct distribution. Don't hesitate to contact Burke Kappler for more information ([email protected]).

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/

10/29/2025

Count Down With Us!

3 days until 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/

10/26/2025

Join us for our annual ritual of remembrance, as we honor those we have lost. You are invited to bring a photograph of someone you wish to remember. Together, we will draw on the power of community to hold the stories of our ancestors, and to guide them into their home in our hearts. With music from the Free Spirits jazz trio!