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Rev. John’s New Books
Rev. John's New Books Dear Beloved Community, I am excited to announce the release of two new books that reflect my deepest passions—spirituality and track and field. The first, MY BEST STUFF: 21st Century Sermons for the Dawning New Age of Faith, Hope, and...
From the Board 10/3/2024
Dear UUCA Community, We hope this message finds you well and grounded as we move into the heart of our church year. The Board of Trustees has been hard at work over the past few months, and we wanted to take a moment to update you on our progress, reflections, and...
Fall Fest and Auction: Donations Joyfully Received 9/29-10/13
Fall Fest and Auction Donations Joyfully Received From September 29 - October 13 All In for Fall Fest 2024 Auction Online Donation Form! UUCA’s Fall Fest and Auction puts the FUN into our biggest yearly fundraising event! Last year’s Fall Fest and Auction brought in...
Attend the Climate Revival Hub and Social Justice Retreat
Climate Revival Hub and Social Justice Retreat When: Sep. 28, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm Where: River Road Unitarian Universalist Congregation 6301 River Rd, Bethesda, MD 20817 RSVP here by September 14th. It helps us plan a quality experience (including lunch)! As...
Friends of the Woodside Gardens Food Pantry
Friends of the Woodside Gardens Food Pantry This past year the Woodside Gardens Pantry received a UUCA Endowment Fund grant to help support enrichment programs for about 40 children at Woodside Gardens. This grant primarily covers the cost of the staff. There are...
ACT May 2024 Newsletter
On May 16th, we held our Friends of ACT Kickoff event, where we celebrated our 2023 donors and launched our 2024 Friends of ACT campaign! We are excited for this year's campaign to expand our work by raising $55,000, and we already have commitments for $22,000! As we...
2024 Nomination Slate
Mickey Goldberg Nominating Committee (2-year term) Mickey joined UUCA in 2017 and served as a pledge drive steward from 2018-2023. Since 2019, she has volunteered with the BEEC2, Membership, Worship, Green Team, Freethinkers/Humanists, and Capital Campaign...
Ministry Transition Letter to the Congregation
Ministry Transition Letter to the Congregation Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. April 11, 2024 The departure of a called minister is a big transition for our ministry. I, like so many others, am grieving this sudden change with Rev. Anastassia’s departure on June...
Reverend Anastassia’s Pending Departure
Reverend Anastassia's Pending Departure Dear UUCA, After significant discernment, I have decided to step down from my position as one of your ministers. My last Sunday in the pulpit will be June 16, 2024. Let me share briefly why I made this decision....
Pledge Drive: We Are Rounding Third and Heading Home
Pledge Drive: We Are Rounding Third and Heading Home Our Pledge Drive concludes this Sunday, March 31. The key to our success is we all make a thoughtful and generous pledge. To encourage a strong finish to this drive, our Stewardship Core Team of Rev....
Congregational Update From The Board 3/24/2024
Dear Congregation, I hope this letter finds you well and filled with the same excitement and anticipation for spring as I am. Here's a quick update on our recent board reports and discussions: Each month, our finance officer presents a report outlining our financial...
UUA GA June 20-23, 2024
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Participants worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend; congregations must certify annually to...
Stewardship Team Report: Training This Saturday
Stewardship Team Report: Training This Saturday Saturday, February 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 am In the Sanctuary 2024 Stewardship Drive Volunteer Form Are you curious about how you can help UUCA with our upcoming Stewardship Drive? Join us at church this Saturday,...
Visiting Stewards Training
Stewardship Team Report: Visiting Stewards Training Saturday, February 10 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 am In the Sanctuary 2024 Stewardship Drive Volunteer Form The Stewardship Team will hold a training for Visiting Stewards for our March Pledge Drive. If meeting and talking...
A Congregational Meeting Summary and Message From The Board
A Congregational Meeting Summary and Message From The Board Congregational Meeting Summary Happy New Year UUCA! I hope everyone enjoyed celebrating whatever holidays bring you joy and that 2024 is beginning with hope and excitement for the year...