Mount Vernon Unitarian Church

10/19/2026

🌟 Aging: Better than the Alternative 🌟
Are you ready to change how you think about growing older? Join us for the very first event in our brand-new community exploration series, led by Rev. Sam Stebbins!
In a youth-obsessed culture, we are often told to resist the natural passage of time. But what if we shifted our perspective to embrace curiosity, honesty, and grace instead?
📅 When: November 10 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Where: Fellowship Hall
Together, we'll unpack themes of independence, mutual mentoring, and letting go of the resistance that causes us suffering. Come experience a safe, brave space rooted in deep respect and open dialogue (with zero fixing, saving, or advising!).
Whether you join us for this opening session or the whole series ahead, your voice is welcome. Bring a notebook, your curiosity, and get ready to close with a good laugh!
👉 Drop-ins are welcome, but pre-registration helps us prep materials. See you there!

10/16/2026

Join us this Sunday for a sermon and after service facilitation by Nicole Bruno.

Stay in the Room & in the Streets

A Special Sunday Sermon & Interactive Workshop with Nicole Bruno

Social justice asks more of us than simply holding the right values—it calls us to commit to and practice them daily. How do we stay present when living those values becomes difficult, uncomfortable, or scary?

Join Mount Vernon Unitarian Church for an inspiring morning with Nicole Bruno as she explores the body as a site of courage, relationship, and liberation—and guides us in building communities capable of confronting injustice without falling into avoidance or division.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, October 18

Location: Mount Vernon Unitarian Church

Schedule of Events

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Sunday Sermon

Exploring mind-body-spirit integration and what it truly takes to practice what we preach.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM | Discussion & Workshop

A small-group interactive session focused on staying connected through conflict, difference, and collective healing.

About Our Guest Speaker

Nicole Bruno is a q***r activist, seminarian, and board member at Starr King School for the Ministry, where she is pursuing dual master’s degrees in Divinity and Social Change in preparation for Unitarian Universalist ministry. A published author and juried artist, Nicole works at the intersections of identity, justice, and faith to reimagine a more liberatory future. Passionate about collective healing and transformative community, she balances her work with a healthy dose of hopeful skepticism. Nicole lives in Brandywine, Maryland, with her husband, daughter, community choir music, and—depending on who you ask—just enough cats.

All are welcome! Bring an open mind and a heart ready for connection.

10/16/2026

Join us next Tuesday the 27th at 6:00pm for our online Writing Group!

10/14/2026

You'll be thrilled to see over 50 artisan vendors at the 64th Holiday Shop, November 21, 9:30am -4pm at 1909 Windmill Lane. That's the Saturday BEFORE Thanksgiving. Join us at Hollin Hall and taste the sweet baked goods and new lunch options. Shop for gifts such as delicious canned goodies, pottery, woodcrafts, dazzling jewelry and glittering collectibles. Take a chance on the gorgeous quilt, "Blue Ridge" celebrating Virginia's own mountain range. We can't wait to see you there!

Building Our Hill of Dreams Since 1954, Mount Vernon Unitarian Church in Alexandria, Virginia is an intentionally welcoming congregation and certified green sanctuary, affirming respect for all people and the Earth.


http://www.mvuc.org/

10/09/2026

We had the absolute joy of spending time with members of our community at the Greenspring Retirement Community. In Unitarian Universalism, we hold deep reverence for the inherent worth and dignity of every person—and our elders carry a wealth of wisdom, story, and history that enriches us all.

Building bridges across generations reminds us that faith isn't just something we practice on Sunday mornings; it’s found in every shared moment, smile, and slice of celebration cake. Thank you to everyone at Greenspring for such a warm welcome! 💛

Building Our Hill of Dreams Since 1954, Mount Vernon Unitarian Church in Alexandria, Virginia is an intentionally welcoming congregation and certified green sanctuary, affirming respect for all people and the Earth.


http://www.mvuc.org/

10/07/2026

Thank you everyone who was able to join us at Family Ministry Night.

10/06/2026

✨ What does it truly mean to make a promise to one another? ✨

Unlike religious traditions defined by shared creeds, Unitarian Universalism is built on covenant—the intentional promises we make about how we choose to walk together, support each other, and heal when relationships fracture.

Join us this Sunday, October 11 at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church for a special morning dedicated to exploring the heart of our shared faith!

🗓️ SUNDAY SCHEDULE

⛪ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Worship Service
Location: Sanctuary
"What Does Our Church Covenant Actually Mean?"
Every week we recite our covenant together—now let's go deeper. We’ll unpack the words line-by-line and discover what it looks like to truly live into these promises every day.

🍲 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Post-Service Discussion & Potluck
Location: Hollin Hall
Stay after the service for an informal, interactive conversation exploring the history, theology, and real-world practice of covenant at MVUC.

🤝 Bring a dish to share if you’d like!
💛 All are welcome—whether you're a lifelong UU or visiting for the very first time.

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/30/2026

We will be having our first Sunday's World Religions circle after service this Sunday!

09/29/2026

Join us this Sunday at 10:00 am for our annual Blessing of the Animals

09/23/2026

Exciting news everyone! Doug Macleery is coming to talk after service this Sunday September 26th at 11:45 am.