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First Jefferson church offers a diversity of activities for children, youth and adults. Click on the calendar or Courier Newsletter for dates and more information.
Every Sunday:
Religious Education for Children and Youth / Child Care
Our church school seeks to support parents and children in their spiritual quest through our classes, carefully selected curricula, social and service activities, and most of all by providing an atmosphere of both tolerance and questioning. Details
Adult Exploration
Adult Forum 9:45 am, Jaggers Parlor
Adult Forum explores the world of social action, humanism, and current events through presentations and discussions. Details
Adventures in Religion 9:30 am, Library
A roundtable book discussion group, discussing diverse topics about the world's religions. Details
Worship Service
Our service is similar in its overall structure to most church services. We have a choir, an offertory, and a call to worship. The minister usually delivers a 20 minute sermon. We sing hymns, share happy and sad events with one another, and announce upcoming events in the life of the congregation. Details
Upcoming Sermons
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Choir
The First Jefferson choir has regular rehearsals each week. We invite the participation of regular and new members. Choir membership is a service to the church in helping provide musical leadership in our services. We help lead the hymns, provide choral responses, and sing an offertory anthem on most Sundays. We normally do two choral concerts each year, one near Christmas, and one in the spring. We also provide music for special celebrations including weddings and memorial services. In addition, we believe we have a special fellowship, being one of the oldest covenant groups in the church. Come join us. Contact Roy Redman. Details
Sunday Potluck / Picnic
After service on the first Sunday of the month.
Covenant Cicles
Covenant Circles are a form of small group ministry at First Jefferson consisting of groups of no more than 10 people who gather monthly to explore meaningful topics. Details
The Quilters
The First Jefferson Quilters meet weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Jaggers Parlor. Our mission is to make quilts and we welcome all who want to make quilts with us. We have a long history at our church of producing quilts for fundraising, outside charities, and keeping people and buildings warm. We have recently finished two quilts - one to raffle at our church service auction and one to raffle for the benefit of the Eastside Ministries. Please consider joining us, regardless of your quilting skills or experience. Contact Mary Kirwin.
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Children's Summer Camp and Outings
Interweave
Interweave is a group that advocates on behalf of BLGT(bisexual, lesbian, gay and transgender) issues inside the Unitarian Universalist Association. Our FJUUC Chapter meets the third Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Come participate in a variety of activities--social, educational and church and community service, etc. This group is for EVERYONE regardless of sexual orientation, including allies who support BLGT issues: those who are straight and those who are questioning and/or not comfortable "coming out." Come help create a safe, supportive and fun place for everyone, Youth included. Meeting place: No Frills Grill, 1550 Eastchase Pkwy., Suite 1200, Arlington 76017.
PFLAG
Our church hosts the monthly meeting of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG).
Book Discussion Group
Do you enjoy reading; fiction and non-fiction, classics and contemporary, a variety of topics and authors? Come to the monthly FJUU Book Discussion Group. Come, and suggest some or your favorites or that book you have been meaning to read, but just haven't gotten around to. We would love to have new members join us. More.
CUUPS Ceremonies and Meetings
Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans.
Newcomer's Class
You are invited to take part in classes especially designed for newcomers to First Jefferson Church and to Unitarian Universalism. We call it a Newcomer's Class and it is designed to introduce visitors and new members to Unitarian Universalist and our church. We will introduce you to the history of First Jefferson, the history of Unitarian Universalism, and some of the leaders of the church. Church leaders will discuss church programs and events, and help you understand how you can become involved. After lunch we will invite you to become a member or a friend of the church. This will only be an invitation not an obligation or even an expectation. We want you to attend the class to learn more about us whether or not you are ready for membership. Members who have joined recently but haven't been through the classes are also invited. We offer this series of classes twice a year. Please help us plan for lunch and childcare by letting us know a few days in advance, if you''ll be attending the class.
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Volunteers Needed
If you are interested in volunteering your time to help First Jefferson, we have many opportunities for you. Please contact the church administrator, who will be happy to suggest something that fits your preferences.
More information:
Calendar
The Courier Newsletter |
Activities Overview