EDIT: There was a problem with our auto mailer which prevented this newsletter from going out when it was originally published. Sorry for the delay! If you get multiple copies of this, please disregard extras — we can’t tell who received previous attempts. — Andre Guirard
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Lafayette
December’s theme is Compassion
Sunday Sermon: : Reflections on the Season of Gratitude and Gift-giving by Rev. Beth Dana
“What I’ve come to learn is that the world is never saved in grand messianic gestures, but in the simple accumulation of gentle, soft, almost invisible acts of compassion.”
Chris Abani
Special days coming in December
- December 21 Winter Solstice
- December 25 Christmas/Hanukkah
- December 26 Kwanzaa
- December 31 New Year’s Eve
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Upcoming elections for UU Executive Board
EVENTS CALENDAR
- December 1 Sermon: A Post-Election Message of Love and Resistance Rev. Dr. Daniel Kanter
- December 8 Sermon: Reflections on the Season of Gratitude and Gift-giving by Rev. Beth Dana/ Potluck*
- December 15 Service / UU Discussion Group*
- December 22 Christmas/Winter Solstice
HAPPENINGS
POTLUCK this Sunday
Bring a favorite dish and break bread with fellow Unitarians. Enjoy delicious food and enlightening conversation.
December 8, after the service.
DISCUSSION GROUP
Our former discussion group leader, Rev. Julian Kain, has left; but we love this group too much to quit. Volunteer leaders will take turns leading, with Dale moderating the next post-service discussion, on the topic of compassion.
December 15th, after the service.
New look for UU WEBSITE
Thanks to our web team of Bruce and Andre, our website has a new, mobile-device friendly, accessible layout. All the old information should still be there, reorganized.
The website includes our new newsletter mailing system, which creates the new look you’ve been seeing in the last few newsletters.
NOTE: Newsletter co-editor wanted! Please step up to keep your fellow congregants informed about our activities!
INN MINESTRY
Folks at the Inn continue to depend on your generosity. So many of these people let us know how huge a difference it makes for them to have this help. One of the things that were given to us to hand out recently was cumquats. These were a novel to some, but a pleasant nostalgic treat to others. we love to go there and not only provide practical help, but also spread some joy and encouragement for people who are having a hard time.
There are a few items that are high on our list:
- canned or pouch protein such as tuna, chicken, spam, sardines
- instant grits and oatmeal
- nuts, fresh produce, fruit always appreciated
- With winter here, sweaters, jackets, socks are sorely needed, both in adult and children’s sizes
Hi Mary and everyone. Great newsletter, thank you! Love the pictures around the table and circle discussion group. Glad you’re continuing it. You’ve got a group of wonderful spirits there who I’m sure have lively and fascinating discussions. Hope to join you all on Zoom next Sunday. ❤️
Terry Martin Vaughn