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Hungry for Change: Food, Ethics and Sustainability 6-Session Discussion Group – Oct. 7,21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16, UU Congregation of Fairfax, Oakton, VA

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Wednesdays, Oct. 7, Oct. 21; Nov. 4, Nov. 18; Dec. 2, Dec. 16; 7:30-9:00pm
UU Congregation of Fairfax in the Program Building
2709 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton, VA 22124
Limited to 12 participants

This discussion is sponsored by Faith Alliance for Climate Change.

The group will explore the interconnections of our food systems and our relationship to and responsibility in these systems… the readings challenge us to look at our roles not only as consumers of food, but also as creators of food, of systems, and of the world we live in…and offers an opportunity to dig deeper into the complex issues surrounding food.

Living Waters: Wading In – An Interfaith Environmental Event – Oct. 7, Virginia Beach, VA

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Wednesday, October 7, 9:00am-4:30pm
Brock Environmental Center
3663 Marlin Bay Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Cost: $25

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) will host the second interfaith summit on stewardship of Virginia waters. During the “Living Waters: Wading In” conference, theologians, scientists, advocates and policy makers will explore concrete steps people across many faith traditions can take to protect and restore our rivers, streams and the Chesapeake Bay.

2nd Annual NOVA Pride Multi-faith Worship Service – Oct. 8, Oakton, VA

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Thursday, October 8, 7:30-8:30pm
Unity of Fairfax, 2854 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, Virginia
Join with people of faith to gather in gratitude for gains in LGBT civil rights, the opening of doors of a growing number of faith communities, and to celebrate the 2nd Annual Northern Virginia Pride Festival.

Immigration FilmFest – October 22-25, DC, MD, and VA

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Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25

The second annual Greater Washington Immigration FilmFest will showcase the movies in Maryland, Washington and Virginia. UU churches and congregations are sponsoring the screenings, as well as local colleges and embassies.