Spiritual Social Action

We did not weave the web of life. We are merely a strand in it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. - Chief Seattle

Mission
Unity of Fairfax's Spiritual Social Action Ministry exists to provide opportunities for all to contribute to our community and our world.

Vision
We are making a joyful difference in the world through expressions of commitment, generosity, and service.

Co-Lay Leaders
Tina O'Shaughnessy
Gayle O'Bryant

Hypothermia PreventionProgram
Gayle O'Bryant
Laurie Warhol

With winter upon us, Unity of Fairfax is continuing their support of the Reston Hypothermia Prevention Program.  We are scheduled to serve dinner at the Reston Homeless Shelter on Sunday, January 25th.  In addition to dinner, we will supply breakfast and lunch for the following day.  Anyone who is interested in taking part in this project, please contact Gayle O'Bryant or Laurie Warhol.

Our Daily Bread
Tina O'Shaughnessy

Thank you, everyone, who gave to Our Daily Bread in order to provide Thanksgiving dinner for 30 families. We reached our goal of $3,000 with some to spare!

School Mentors:
Beth English
703-715-3800

Unity of Fairfax and Sunrise Valley Elementary school are partnering for the second year to provide mentors to students in grades K – 6 who could benefit from having a caring relationship with an adult. The student’s teacher provides all needed materials. Day of the week and time are determined by the schedule and availability of the mentor. Please contact Beth English at (703) 715-3800 if you have questions.

The Shepherd’s Center Project:
Director – Julius Hankin
703-734-1024,

Older adults helping older adults – a new vision of aging
www.scov.org

The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna is a not-for-profit interfaith organization sponsored by churches and synagogues to serve older persons in the Vienna and Oakton areas. 

Their primary purpose is to provide services to assist older adults to continue to live independently in their own homes and to offer programs which supply opportunities for enrichment, learning and socialization. 

Volunteer opportunities include:

• Drivers for medical appointments
• Companion shoppers
• Office workers
• Friendly callers
• Handy helpers
• Committee members/Event planners
• Instructors
• Event assistants
• Speakers/Performers
• Tour guides
• Board members