Social justice opportunities empower members to live their values through meaningful action in the wider community. Grounded in Unitarian Universalist commitments to equity and compassion, these efforts address issues like climate justice, racial equity, and human rights. They are vital to the congregation’s mission, transforming shared beliefs into tangible impact and collective care.
News & Updates
See important news and upcoming dates for finding your people, place, and purpose here.
Seeking UUCA members. Join the UUCA HELP Team.
When Life Happens, the UUCA HELP Team is here for you. Offer a ride. Make and deliver a meal. Sit with and talk to a fellow member. Follow up with folx after an accident or medical issue. Do you have time to help UUCA and help others? If so, please contact Rev. CTC (revctc@uucava.org).
UU the Vote— Final Week!!
This is the final week to pick up postcards and mail them over the next week or two. Stop by after services and keep the great effort and work going! And most importantly: VOTE!!
Reproductive Justice Learning Opportunity | On YouTube
The Virginia League of Women Voters recently held a webinar on the three Constitutional amendments, which was led by UUCA member Joan Porte, the President of the Virginia League. The reproductive rights amendment was discussed first, followed by the voting rights and marriage equality amendments. You can find the webinar on YouTube at this link and watch it at your convenience.
Palestine-Israel: How Do We Choose to Respond? | Hosted by UUs for Justice in Palestine @ UUCA | October 4 | 11:45am
We are Unitarian Universalists working to educate and mobilize people in our faith toward greater understanding and action for a just peace in Palestine/Israel. Join us for a series of Listening Circles and Strategy Sessions to share your experiences, ask questions, learn about current campaigns, and strategize ways to build our collective power.
Light mezze of hummus, zaatar and olive oil will be served. All are welcome!
SAVE THE DATE! No Kings Nationwide Day of Action | October 17, 2026
We will meet at UUCA at 9:00am and travel together to a local No Kings Day Action.
Stay tuned for more information or contact Rev. CTC (revctc@uucava.org) with your questions.
Team UUCA, StepALIVE! Walkathon | Sunday, October 18
Registration or check-in and tee-shirts begin at 1 pm; walk begins at 2 pm
Meet at George Washington Middle School, 1005 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria
Join Team UUCA for a fall stroll to help ALIVE! have the resources to serve low income Alexandria residents with food, shelter, emergency assistance, and used, but good, housewares and furniture. There are two routes and adventures along the way: a 5km walk through Rosemont and Del Ray or a 5 mile route to Old Town and back. Some groups decide on their route as they go along. Children of all ages can use tot lots along the way. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome. A post-walk gathering will have music, snacks, awards and more! Register online at www.alive-inc.org/stepalive to join Team UUCA. Virtual walkers can register to join in spirit and get a tee-shirt too!.
Questions? please contact Diana Day (hillday@gmail.com) or Ann Marie Hay (annmariehay@gmail.com)
Building Power in Your Own Backyard: The Practical Basics of Community Organizing | Led by James Pearlstein | October 24, 2026 | 8:30am-12:30pm
What does it actually take to build power and win change in your own community? This practical, hands-on session will introduce the fundamentals of community organizing—from understanding power and identifying self-interest to building relationships, developing leaders, and moving through the cycle of a campaign. Great for anyone who wants to turn their values into action, build a stronger community, and learn how ordinary people can come together to win meaningful change.
Called in Crisis: A National Emergency: How to Lean Into Movement and Stay Faithfully Rooted | November 7, 2026 | 8:30am-12:30pm
In our half-day training, you will learn how to understand your role in the movement. From advocate to frontline witness, to healer and nourisher, we all have a role to play in stopping authoritarianism. We will learn essential rituals drawn from faith organizing against detention camps across the country. We will focus on the skills we need as we build sustainable community and engage with the results of the midterm elections. Training will also cover basic security tips, movement chaplaincy, and music in the movement. Come get trained up!
Ongoing Opportunities
See important news and upcoming dates for finding your people, place, and purpose here.
UUCA Share the Plate Recipients for 2026-27. View the complete list here.
UU The Vote Postcarding Is Back!
UU the Vote Postcarding returns for the upcoming elections! Put your UU values into action! In partnership with The Center for Common Good, we’re writing postcards for the national midterm elections to encourage voter registration and turnout. Stop by the UU the Vote table after services any Sunday through mid-October to pick up a packet—everything you need is included. Can’t make it to services? Contact Ellen Taylor at elltaylor41@aol.com to arrange another pickup time.
Help those experiencing homelessness
In response to an outpouring of volunteer interest in the Bagged Meals program, UUCA now has FOUR monthly opportunities for congregants of all ages (kids, adults, families, covenant groups, you name it!) to help individuals experiencing homelessness in our community:
1) Assemble bagged meals used by PathForward’s community outreach teams to meet the needs of their clients. Volunteer slots are available to purchase supplies, make sandwiches, pack the meals, and deliver them to the PathForward Homeless Services Center.
2) Serve hot meals to clients at the Homeless Services Center.
Opportunities are available on the second and last Sundays of every month.You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA8AA22A1F4CF8-uuca . Contact uucabaggedmeals@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to be added to the volunteer mailing list.
Expanded Bagged Meals Volunteer Opportunities
We are growing the number of UUCA volunteer opportunities with PathForward to ensure plenty of space for everyone who wants to participate. Starting this September, we are doubling the number of bagged meals we make each month for people experiencing homelessness. We are also expanding the number of volunteer slots available on the 2nd and last Sundays of the month. As always, volunteers of all ages are welcome! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094BA8AA22A1F4CF8-uuca
We also encourage UUCA volunteers to explore other volunteer opportunities available at PathForward’s Homeless Services Center. You can see available opportunities here: https://pfva.org/volunteer/individual-volunteering/
UUCA Death Cafe
Death Cafes are group-led discussion about the end of our lives. They are not grief support groups or counseling session, instead they help people around the world confront their mortality with acceptance, compassion, and curiosity. This new group is open to UUCA adult congregants, and you are welcome to bring a friend. Space is limited to 20 people. Please bring a sweet or savory treat to share. Email Kristen P. Patterson at deathcafe@sacredjourneydeathdoula.com with any questions. Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 6:30-8:00pm. Register here